Dabang Delhi K.C vs Puneri Paltan: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 became witness to a historical moment on Thursday when Ashu Malik performed the first-ever Golden Raid in PKL history, guiding Dabang Delhi K.C. to a thrilling win over Puneri Paltan at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag. The match, which was tied 28-28 at regulation time, witnessed Delhi emerge victorious after a Golden Raid tie-breaker.
Dabang Delhi K.C vs Puneri Paltan: First Half – Ashu Malik and Fazel Atrachali Shine
The encounter started with Puneri Paltan opening the scores by delivering a good raid and a powerful tackle to take the lead 2-0. Fazel Atrachali, the defensive rock of Delhi, soon struck back in response, as Dabang Delhi K.C. joined the scoreboard.
The score remained close during the first period as neither team was able to shake loose. Following the initial timeout, Delhi led by a slim margin of 8-6. Shortly thereafter, the momentum swung in Delhi’s favour when Ashu Malik executed a strong Super Raid, scoring 3 points and pushing the lead to 12-10.
Ashu continued to show his dominance, getting the team solidly in control with a 18-13 lead at the half, while Atrachali’s High Five further solidified the defence for Delhi.
Puneri Paltan Fight Back in the Second Half
Puneri Paltan came back from the break with renewed energy. They clawed their way back into the game at 17-19. One of the few mistakes that Fazel made resulted in a point for Paltan, which was followed by Paltan getting an All Out, which allowed them to go ahead 22-21. Paltan continued to build on that momentum, increasing their lead to 24-21. But, Dabang Delhi were not done yet.
Neck-and-Neck Finish Evokes Tie-Breaker
As the match between Dabang Delhi K.C and Puneri Paltan was winding down and Neeraj Narwal raided and some big tackles brought Delhi to 24-26. With one minute remaining on the clock, it was 27-28 to Puneri Paltan. A bad mistake from Sachin who was unable to cross the Baulk Line allowed Delhi to tie the score at 28-28 and a Tie-Breaker was needed.
Tie-Breaker and the Historic Golden Raid
In the Tie-Breaker, both teams traded points and were at 5-5 after the individual rhythms of wraps. Thus the Tie-Breaker was a Golden Raid, a precedent never seen before in the PKL’s timeline.
Dabang Delhi, K.C. won the toss and handed over the task to Ashu Malik. He took the responsibility on with nerves of steel, taking a Bonus Point and Touch Point on Gaurav Khatri to wrap up the game in memorable fashion for Delhi.
Dabang Delhi K.C vs Puneri Paltan: Why This Match Matters
This PKL Season 12 clash was more than just a game – it was a momentous shift in the league with the new Golden Raid rule. The nail-biting Dabang Delhi K.C vs Puneri Paltan match was jammed with intensity and strategy and the drama that Pro Kabaddi is known for, with the player being Ashu Malik.
Upcoming PKL Season 12 Matches – Friday, September 5
Match 1: U Mumba vs Bengaluru Bulls
Match 2: Haryana Steelers vs UP Yoddhas
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