Dabang Delhi K C vs Haryana Steelers: In a Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 clash that was as good as the pre-match buildup, Dabang Delhi K.C. beat Haryana Steelers by 38-37, at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Ashu Malik’s Super 10 on his 100th PKL match was the highlight of the match.
First Half: An Intense, Even-Matched Contest
Vinay and Ashu Malik started brilliantly in the first ten minutes with how much they raided and at the ten-minute mark, tied up at 8-8 was to be expected the teams were both confident.
Ashu Malik scored back-to-back touchdowns to take Delhi in front, but Vinay responded with a couple of raiding shots that kept Haryana Steelers in the game. Aven’s using Narwal and Vishal Tate positively, keeping pressure on Delhi and staying close.
Delhi Take Control with First ALL OUT
The second quarter went in favour of Dabang Delhi. They went ahead with all-round attack. Ashu Malik’s accurate raids and the defensive masterclass of Surjeet Singh and Saurabh Nandal restricted the Haryana raiders.
The momentum shifted when Delhi registered the game’s first ALL OUT, creating a comfortable lead. A vital Fazel Atrachali tackle on Vinay and brilliant raiding by Ashu gave Delhi a 19-13 lead at halftime, leaving them firmly in charge.
Ashu Malik Hits Super 10, Inflicts Second ALL OUT
During the third quarter, Haryana Steelers displayed some signs of revival with Jaideep’s tremendous defense, who finished his High Five. Super Tackles got the scoreline respectable, and Vinay kept picking points.
Nonetheless, Ashu Malik, who was celebrating the occasion of his milestone 100th match in the PKL, executed a Super Raid with just under two minutes ticking over.
He took out the Steelers and earned his team their second ALL OUT, restoring a cushion of double digit points over the Steelers, but importantly for Ashu, also his Super 10, all of which emphasizes just how much he can change the game. Delhi led 30-19, and the match seemed headed for a comfortable finish.
Final Quarter Drama: Steelers Storm Back
The game turned on its head in the last ten minutes. With nothing to lose, there was a stunning comeback from the Haryana Steelers. Vinay extended his incredible evening in attack, while stand-in Ashish Narwal brought pace and energy to the team.
An ALL OUT resolved the contest with just a two-point difference remaining only minutes on the board. A short time later, Vinay executed a multi-point raid to tie the scores and leave Chennai reeling. Neeraj Narwal quickly responded with a clutch raid for Dabang Delhi to reclaim the lead. Ashish Narwal scored five crucial points, of which one came in the last raid, but Haryana ran out of time.
Dabang Delhi K.C. Earn Their 8th Win in Dabang Delhi K C vs Haryana Steelers
Despite the late dramatic push from Haryana, Dabang Delhi K.C. remained solid in the final seconds to win 38-37. The victory was their eighth this season, which further strengthened their position at the top of the PKL Season 12 table.
For Ashu Malik, it was one to remember guiding from the front with a Super 10 in his 100th PKL game and holding his nerve when the pressure was on.
Upcoming PKL Season 12 Schedules – Tuesday, September 30
Match 1: Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates
Match 2: Bengal Warriorz vs Puneri Paltan
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