PKL 2023: Patna Pirates coach Narender Redu believes win over Gujarat will motivate players

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The opening leg of the 10th Season of Pro Kabaddi League ended with a bang as the Patna Pirates put on a superb display, to bring the Gujarat Giants' three-match winning streak to a screeching halt. It was expected to be a classic, and both sides ensured they didn't disappoint, matching each other blow for blow.

Reflecting on the closely contested game, Patna Pirates coach, Narender Redu, said, "The match was a very tough game, and it went down to the wire. The Gujarat Giants are a good team, but we stuck to our plans, and our raiders and defenders executed things well, which helped our cause."

The Patna Pirates came away with a 100% record from the opening leg, winning both their games in Ahmedabad. Coach Redu further added that the win against the Fazel Atrachali-led side, the best in the opening leg, would help the Patna Pirates as the tournament progresses.

He said, "The Gujarat Giants did well in their backyard, and were high on confidence after a hat-trick of wins. However, the win for the Patna Pirates is a big deal, because we now know we can take on the best, and this will give my team a lot of confidence in the upcoming weeks of the 10th Season of PKL. This will be a huge motivating factor going ahead."

The Pirates are currently placed 2nd in the PKL 2023 table with 10 points. They have won their first two matches and play Bengal Warriors next on Monday in Bengaluru.

(with inputs from agency)