Vizag, Sept. 6 -- The Bengaluru Bulls finally opened their tally in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12 after they beat the Patna Pirates 38-30 at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Saturday.

The clash saw Alireza Mirzaian complete a much-deserved Super 10, well supported by Aashish Malik's eight points as they bounced back from their three straight losses, as per a press release from PKL.

The Pirates and the Bulls got off to a cagey start in the opening 10 minutes, with defences holding firm. Patna stayed ahead, leading 8-6 at the 10-minute mark, thanks to the tackling of Deepak and Sanket Sawant, who combined well. Raider Ayan Lohchab, who eventually scored a Super 10 for the Pirates chipped in with a few points to give Patna t...