India, Nov. 9 -- When Patna Pirates found themselves gasping for breath at 12th place midway through PKL Season 12, few imagined that the three-time champions would go on to script one of the most remarkable comebacks in the league's history. At the heart of that revival stood a young raider from Haryana - Ayan Lochab - who turned self-belief and consistency into a season-defining force.

With 316 raid points, Lochab not only finished as the highest raider of PKL 2025, but also joined an elite group of legends like Pardeep Narwal and Devank Dalal by recording six 20+ point games in a single season. His performances powered Patna to an eight-match winning streak - the longest ever in Pro Kabaddi history - taking the struggling side into th...