PKL 11 playoffs Highlights: Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas book semi-final spot

25' - Bhavani Rajput continues to run riot

The Pink Panthers are down to three men and Bhavani Rajput returns with two touch points. That's a failed super tackle attempt. The sorry night continues for Jaipur.

Jaipur 9-29 UP

22' - Arjun Deshwal has been subbed out!

Massive call from the Jaipur Pink Panthers as they have substituted Arjun Deshwal. He has been their biggest player not only this season, but over the last few years.

Will this bring about a change in fortunes for the two-time champions?

Jaipur 9-24 UP

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HALF TIME!

20 minutes done and dusted and it has been extremely lop-sided. The UP Yoddhas have just steamrolled the Jaipur Pink Panthers in that phase of play.

Dharanidharan, who has spent almost the entire season on the bench, has been the only solace for the Panthers in the first half. He has pocketed three points in four raids and he is their highest scorer so far. 

As for the Yoddhas, Bhavani Rajput already has seven points – just one less than the entire Panthers team. Some domination this from the UP outfit!

Jaipur 8-23 UP

18' - Jaipur, ALL OUT!

They just don't know what has hit them do Jaipur Pink Panthers. The Yoddhas have been impeccable with their defence to keep Arjun Deshwal out of the game, whereas the Panthers' defence keep gifting their opponents points.

Deshwal has so far managed just two points in four raids. The Yoddhas have managed to keep the main man quiet and they are just cruising.

Jaipur 7-22 UP

15'- Dharanidharan is making an impact

Second raid point for Dharanidharan in two raids, this time with a touch on Bharat Hooda in a do-or-die raid. However, Surjeet errs yet again in the defence for Jaipur Pink Panthers, handing an easy point to the Yoddhas.

To make matters worse, the Yoddhas lose their review as well on that tackle by Surjeet.

Jaipur 6-15 UP

12' - Jaipur down to three men

Jaipur once again down to three men, thanks to Bhavani Rajput. An early change from the inaugural champions, who bring in Dharanidharan from the bench.

He responds immediately getting a touch on Ashu. They follow it up with their first tackle point of the match via Lucky Sharma. Is this what the Pink Panthers needed?

Jaipur 5-13 UP

11'- Nine-point lead for UP

The UP Yoddhas are on a roll. Their defence is working as one unit with no major lapses so far. For the Jaipur Pink Panthers, on the other hand, their defenders are yet to register even a single point.

We have the first time-out of the match. 

Jaipur 3-12 UP

7' - JAIPUR, ALL OUT!

A failed do or die raid for Jaipur followed by a quick point from Bhavani Rajput reduces them to a lone man. Reza Mirbagheri is gifted a bonus by the Yoddhas's defence and is tackled beautifully.

Jaipur Pink Panthers have been wiped out within the first seven minutes. Their defence is in shambles and Rajput is the tormenter-in-chief.

Jaipur 3-10 UP

5' - Jaipur down to three men

A do or die raid for UP Yoddhas and Surjeet with a failed tackle on Bhavani Rajput. Thankfully no one else jumps in and they concede only a single point. Jaipur Pink Panthers are down to three men. 

Jaipur 2-4 UP