**Ayan Lohchab Reflects on Patna Pirates’ Spectacular Comeback in Pro Kabaddi 2025**
Patna Pirates’ star raider Ayan Lohchab recently shared his thoughts on what he considers the best moment of the Pro Kabaddi 2025 season. Despite a challenging start, the Pirates staged an incredible turnaround to qualify for the Playoffs and advance all the way to Eliminator 3. Although they eventually fell short of making the final, losing to the Telugu Titans in the third Eliminator, their journey was nothing short of remarkable.
At one point in the season, the Patna Pirates were at the bottom of the league standings and on the brink of elimination. However, they defied the odds by winning five consecutive games to claw their way into the top eight, finishing seventh after the league stage. The Pirates didn’t stop there—they went on to win their first Play-in match and both Eliminator 1 and Eliminator 2, making it eight consecutive victories.
Reflecting on this historic run, Ayan Lohchab said in an exclusive interaction with Sportskeeda,
*”I think winning eight consecutive matches was the best moment for me. I don’t think any team would have won these many matches in a row. It was a very good comeback and this was the best moment.”*
The Pirates’ season began on a rocky note, winning only three out of their first ten games. Speaking about the turnaround, Ayan credited the team’s coach and management for their unwavering support throughout the campaign.
*”In the beginning, the team and the defense didn’t do well. We didn’t start well. Then our defense started working well, and the raiding team was doing well. So, our team made a comeback. And the coach and management also supported us, so it felt very good,”* he remarked.
He further added,
*”This is the thing—on our comeback and knowing we can bounce back from anywhere. Our management was very good. There was a lot of support from the team. We were winning 8 consecutive matches. We kept on playing. They kept on asking us to play our game. We didn’t have any pressure from the team. They kept on asking us to play our game.”*
Ayan Lohchab was instrumental in the Pirates’ resurgence, finishing the season as the best raider with 316 raid points from 22 matches, including 16 Super 10s.
Regarding the team’s ability to win consecutive high-pressure games, Ayan highlighted their fitness and mental strength. The Pirates faced multiple back-to-back matches during their winning streak, which demanded both physical endurance and resilience.
*”We had a very good camp. I think our team was the most fit. We played a lot of back-to-back matches. We worked well on it, that is why we could play so many games back-to-back, which were also do-or-die matches,”* he explained.
Despite his standout individual performances, Ayan emphasized that the team’s collective effort was the key to their success. He pointed out that personal achievements meant little unless the entire team performed as a cohesive unit.
Once again, he praised the coach and management for maintaining trust in the players even during the losing streak and for allowing them the freedom to play their natural game without pressure.
As the Patna Pirates look ahead, this inspiring comeback stands as a testament to their determination, teamwork, and the vital support system behind the scenes.
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