The Gujarat Giants faced a challenging game against the Jaipur Pink Panthers in Noida, suffering a 32-24 defeat in a must-win clash. This result was unexpected, especially after our dominant performance against the Bengal Warriors in the previous match. However, the Pink Panthers proved too strong on the day. With tough matches ahead, we remain hopeful and determined to bounce back.

The game began on a promising note as Guman Singh continued his excellent form, securing an early touch point. Jaipur responded quickly, with Shrikant Jadhav and Neeraj Narwal stepping up to take the lead. Himanshu brought us back into the contest with a fantastic tackle on Arjun Deshwal, leveling the scores. Rakesh then earned a crucial bonus point, followed by another brilliant tackle from Himanshu, which brought us back into the lead.

The first half was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams refusing to give an inch. Every time we took the lead, the Pink Panthers fought back to level the scores. Towards the end of the first half, Jaipur managed to edge ahead, taking a narrow 13-12 lead into the break.

The second half started with renewed intensity as both teams fought hard. We regained the lead briefly through Rakesh, but Jaipur quickly countered with two consecutive points to take control. The pivotal moment of the match came when the Pink Panthers inflicted an All Out, extending their lead to 24-15.

Despite the setback, our team refused to give up and continued to fight for every point. However, the Pink Panthers maintained their momentum, steadily increasing their lead. While we managed to reduce the gap in the closing stages, Jaipur sealed the game with a final score of 32-24.

It was a tough loss for the team, but we’re taking the positives and looking ahead. After a short break, we will return to action on November 20, facing Dabang Delhi K.C. in Noida. It promises to be an exciting contest, and we’re determined to turn things around.