Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Gujarat Giants, the Pro Kabaddi 2025 season has already given fans many exciting games, but Tuesday night at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag was one of the best. In a breathtaking contest, the Jaipur Pink Panthers were defeated by the Gujarat Giants in a tie-breaker after the scores were locked at 30-30 in regular time. The match had everything – super raids, super tackles, all outs, and a nail-biting golden raid between both teams.
It was a night of vindication for Nitin Kumar, whose 15 points and calmness under pressure took the Pink Panthers over the line. This was their second tie-breaker win of the season, and it proved once again why they are two-time champions of Pro Kabaddi.
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Gujarat Giants: Pro Kabaddi 2025
The match began with Rakesh Sungroya in fine form for the Gujarat Giants. He wasted no time and opened the scoring with a two-point raid. Jaipur quickly replied with points from Ali Samadi and Deepanshu Khatri, making it 6-6 in the early exchanges.
The Giants looked strong after Rakesh pulled off a Super Raid, giving them a 9-7 lead. But Jaipur was not ready to back down. Nitin Kumar showed his brilliance with a Super Raid of his own to level things up at 11-11.
First Half Drama
The Panthers slowly gained a three-point cushion thanks to Nitin’s sharp attacking play. But the Giants fought back again and again through Nitin Panwar, who executed a Super Tackle to bring them ahead at 16-15 by half-time.
At that point, both teams had shown their powers – Gujarat’s defensive power and Jaipur’s fearless raiding. The crowd could sense that the match was heading toward a thriller and a suspenser.
Panthers Seize Control of the Match in the Second Half- Pro Kabaddi 2025
Gujarat began the second half with confidence and assurance. Aryavardhan Navale and Nitin Panwar scored points to extend their lead. But Jaipur’s Deepanshu Khatri brought down the dangerous Rakesh to keep the Panthers close.
Then came the turning point. A yellow card to Himanshu Jaglan gave Jaipur the opening it needed. The Panthers inflicted an ALL OUT on Gujarat, opening up a four-point lead at 21-25.
By the start of the final quarter, Nitin Kumar secured his Super 10, underlining why he is the star of the Pink Panthers. The defending champions looked in control at 25-21.
Gujarat Giants Fight Back
Just when it looked like Jaipur would run away with the win, Gujarat showed its spirit. Nitin Panwar and Aryavardhan kept picking up points, and soon Rakesh leveled the score at 25-25.
The Iranian giant Mohammadreza Shadloui, who was quiet till then, got his first point with a strong tackle on Sahil. Rakesh then added a two-point raid and forced an ALL OUT, pushing Gujarat four points clear.
But the story was not over yet. Once again, Nitin Kumar came to Jaipur’s rescue, cutting the gap to just one point with under a minute left. His composure took the game into a tie-breaker, the fifth of this Pro Kabaddi season.
Thrilling Tie-Breaker at Vizag: Tie-Breaker Tension
The tie-breaker was a roller-coaster. Both teams exchanged points, and Gujarat looked to have the edge when Shadloui tackled Deepanshu. But Aryan Kumar turned the game around with a big late tackle to force a Golden Raid.
Everything came down to the final moment. Nitin Kumar stepped up for Jaipur, kept his cool, and sealed the win for the two-time champions. The stadium burst forth as Jaipur registered a memorable victory in a match that could have gone either a such way.
Key Performers
- Kumar (Jaipur Pink Panthers): 15 points, including a Super 10 and the match-winning golden raid.
- Rakesh Sungroya (Gujarat Giants): Another Super 10, with big raids including a two-point one that inflicted an all-out.
- Nitin Panwar (Gujarat Giants): Super Tackle and vital defensive points that kept Gujarat alone.
- Deepanshu Khatri (Jaipur Pink Panthers): Strong defensive effort, especially against Rakesh.
Reactions after the Victory of this match
This Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Gujarat Giants Pro Kabaddi 2025 match will always be remembered as one of the season’s are best. Both teams displayed amazing skill, teamwork, and fighting spirit with sportsmanship. But in the end, it was Nitin Kumar’s brilliance and nerves of the steel that gave Jaipur the victory.
For the Gujarat Giants, it was disclosed that they came so close but could not finish the job in the match. Still, they can take pride in their fight to come back. For Jaipur, this win strengthens their position in the table and increases their confidence for the upcoming matches.
Kabaddi fans could not have asked for more – this game had action, drama, was full of joy, and a golden raid finish. And as Pro Kabaddi 2025 continues to, one thing is neatly clear: matches like those are the reason kabaddi is becoming one of the most loved sports in India.
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