In the 34th fixture of the 2023 Pro Kabaddi League, the Tamil Thalaivas encountered the three-time champions, Patna Pirates, at Chennai's SDAT Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium on December 22.
The Tamil Thalaivas, currently languishing at the bottom of the table, have managed two wins and suffered two defeats in four matches, underscoring the urgency for improvement in their performance.

Himanshu adds another point, but the final score at full time stands at Tamil Thalaivas 33-46 Patna Pirates.
PKL Season 10: TAM 33 - 46 PAT | Full Time
Ajinkya continues his impressive performance, securing another raid point. He's on a roll with consecutive successful raids.Sudhakar, in a do-or-die raid, secures another crucial point for his team.Ajinkya is finally taken down by Patna, resulting in a SUPER TACKLE for the opposition.
TAM 32 - 46 PAT
Sudhakar secures another point, while Ajinkya adds a raid point for the home side. Sudhakar earns a bonus point, achieving a SUPER 10 in the process.Ajinkya adds another point to the score.
TAM 30 - 43 PAT
Manjeet is finally sent to the bench by Thalaivas' defense. Sudhakar adds another raid point to the score.Ajinkya, in a do-or-die raid, successfully earns a point.
TAM 28 - 41 PAT
Thalaivas finally secures a raid point. Manjeet adds another raid point, and Himanshu earns a raid point with a back kick.
TAM 26 - 40 PAT
Manjeet cleans up Thalaivas, inflicting an ALL OUT for the Pirates. Patna secures another tackle point, with Krishan achieving a HIGH 5. Additionally, Patna adds another point to their score.
TAM 24 - 39 PAT
Thalaivas secure a bonus point. A strategic timeout is called.
PKL Season 10: TAM 24 - 33 PAT
Himanshu is sent to the bench by the Patna defense, but he manages to secure a bonus point. In a do-or-die raid, Manjeet earns two points, bringing Thalaivas down to two players.
TAM 23 - 33 PAT
Himanshu is sent to the bench, and Ajinkya also goes to the bench.Sachin, in a do-or-die raid, is successfully tackled and taken down.
TAM 22 - 30 PAT
Narender is taken down after securing a bonus, resulting in Thalaivas being ALL OUT. Manjeet, in a do-or-die raid, manages to get a point for Patna.
TAM 21 - 28 PAT
Ajinkya is tackled by the Patna defense. Manjeet earns two points for the Pirates, bringing Thalaivas down to their last player.
TAM 20 - 24 PAT
Himanshu is sent to the bench for the first time in this match. Sudhakar earns a point with a running hand touch. Pirates secure a point to take the lead. The first 20 minutes conclude with Pirates holding a slender lead: Tamil Thalaivas 20-21 Patna Pirates.
PKL Season 10: TAM 20 - 21 PAT | Half Time
Sudhakar secures a bonus point. Himanshu adds a point with a running hand touch. Thalaivas send another Pirates raider to the bench, while Patna manages to get a bonus. Sudhakar secures another bonus.
TAM 20 - 18 PAT
Himanshu cleans up Patna, resulting in Pirates being ALL OUT. Sudhakar manages to get a point for Pirates.
TAM 18 - 15 PAT
Himanshu executes a brilliant raid, earning two points for Thalaivas. He secures another raid point, bringing Patna down to their last player. Patna manages to get a raid point.
TAM 14 - 14 PAT
Patna earns a point as a Tamil defender steps out of bounds. Sachin, in a do-or-die raid, is sent to the bench.
TAM 11 - 11 PAT
The home team executes another SUPER TACKLE, sending Sudhakar to the bench. Ajinkya scores a raid point with a diving hand touch. The first timeout of the match is called.
TAM 10 - 10 PAT
Sachin executes a SUPER RAID, earning three points. Himanshu secures a bonus point. The home team executes the first SUPER TACKLE of the match, sending Sachin to the bench. Sudhakar showcases great athleticism to earn a raid point. Narender adds a bonus point.
TAM 7 - 10 PAT
Narender faces a do-or-die raid but is sent to the bench once more. Himanshu secures a bonus point for the home side. Sachin, in a do-or-die raid, gets Ajinkya with a running hand touch. Himanshu adds another point with a raid using a back kick.
TAM 3 - 6 PAT
Sachin secures a bonus point in the initial raid. Narender is benched by Krishan in his first raid. Sahil successfully tackles Sachin. Ajinkya has an empty raid. Sudhakar earns a point with a running hand touch. Sudhakar follows it up with a bonus point.
TAM 1 - 4 PAT
Tamil Thalaivas won the toss and chose the court. Patna Pirates will initiate the raiding proceedings.
A young schoolgirl adds charm to the atmosphere by singing the national anthem, with both teams standing in respect. A delightful moment precedes the match, and as soon as the anthem concludes, the game kicks off.
Get ready for live action! The Thalaivas, captained by Narender, and the Yoddhas, led by Sachin, are about to go head-to-head in the first match of the fourth leg of PKL 10 in Chennai.Stay tuned for live updates.
Here's the starting lineup of Patna Pirates:Ankit, Krishan, Neeraj Kumar (C), Sudhakar M, Sandeep Kumar, Manish, Sachin
Here's the starting lineup of Tamil Thalaivas: Sahil Gulia, M. Abishek, Narender, Mohit, Ajinkya Pawar, Himanshu, Sagar (C)
In the Season 9 face-off between Tamil Thalaivas and Patna Pirates, the match concluded in a thrilling 33-33 tie, showcasing the closely contested nature of their competition.
As of now, Tamil Thalaivas hold the 11th position in the Pro Kabaddi League standings, having earned 10 points from four matches. Meanwhile, Patna Pirates are in the 9th position with 12 points, having played five matches.
Sachin has excelled as the leading raider for Patna Pirates in Season 10, accumulating 51 raid points in five matches, featuring 11 do-or-die raid points.
Krishan stands out as the top defender with 14 tackle points. Ankit, the top all-rounder, has secured 12 points in five outings for the Pirates.
In the current season, Narender has emerged as the key raider for Thalaivas, amassing an impressive 38 raid points in four matches, including a recent performance where he earned 10 raid points.
Leading their defense is Sahil Gulia, who has accumulated 17 tackle points in four games during PKL 10.
In the Pro Kabaddi League, Tamil Thalaivas and Patna Pirates have met 12 times, with Patna Pirates winning six, Tamil Thalaivas securing three victories, and three matches ending in ties.
Patna Pirates hold historical dominance as they clash again in the 34th league, promising a competitive match.
Matches Played: 12
Tamil Thalaivas Wins: 3
Patna Pirates Wins: 6
No Result: 3
Similarly, the Patna Pirates are grappling with a challenging season, having secured only two victories and enduring three losses, including their recent three-match losing streak. Both teams are desperate for a win to bolster their confidence in the ongoing tournament.
The head-to-head history between the two teams in the Pro Kabaddi League adds significance to this encounter.
This match represents a pivotal opportunity for both squads to reverse their fortunes, aiming to make a lasting impact in the fiercely competitive tournament. With both teams seeking a much-needed victory, the competition is poised to be intense, making the outcome crucial for their standings in the league.