The Gujarat Giants are in the middle of a challenging run as we face back-to-back games. After a tough 39-23 loss to the Haryana Steelers on Sunday, we’ll be back on the mat on Monday to face the Patna Pirates. With six losses in a row, it is crucial for us to turn things around if we want to stay in the race for the next round.

In our recent clash with the Steelers, their players Rahul and Shadloui stole the show, scoring 8 and 7 points, respectively. They dominated throughout the game, making it hard for us to find our footing. Despite a solid performance from Rakesh, who secured 7 points, it wasn’t enough to close the gap. This loss has highlighted areas we need to improve, and the team is focused on bouncing back stronger in our upcoming matches.

Our next opponents, the Patna Pirates, have been having a relatively good season, winning 4 out of their 7 games so far. They managed to edge out the Jaipur Pink Panthers by just 2 points in a close match recently. After a rocky start, where they lost two of their first three games, the Pirates have regained momentum, beating teams like Dabang Delhi K.C. and UP Yoddhas. They’ll come into this game with confidence, making them a formidable challenge.

Looking at our head-to-head record, the Giants and Pirates have had closely matched contests. We’ve faced each other 13 times, with the Pirates winning 7 games and us winning 6. Last season, Patna won both our encounters, and their current form makes them the favorites again. However, the Giants are determined to turn the tide and fight hard to secure a win. We are heading into this game with resilience and a strong will to break our streak of losses, and we can expect an intense, action-packed showdown.