Jaipur, Jan 14 (IANS) In an exhilarating last-minute turnaround, Patna Pirates managed to safe a 39-39 tie towards Dabang Delhi within the Professional Kabaddi League (PKL) match right here on the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, on Sunday.
Ashu Malik of Delhi Dabang ignited the sport with a Tremendous Raid within the eighth minute, eliminating the Patna Pirates’ defensive trio — Manish, Ankit and Krishan. In an try to forestall an all-out, Manjeet executed an outstanding Tremendous Deal with, conserving his crew within the sport.
Delhi Dabang KC enforced the primary All-out, seizing a 16-10 lead. This prompted the Patna Pirates to regroup, and so they improved their efficiency. Regardless of an initially lackluster Sachin contributing raid factors, the important thing issue was Malik, who secured 9 essential factors, giving Delhi Dabang KC a six-point benefit at halftime.
Malik’s raiding supremacy endured within the second half, inflicting the Patna Pirates to falter. The second All-out adopted quickly, propelling Delhi Dabang to a commanding 28-19 lead.
Regardless of a powerful begin, Delhi Dabang KC confronted resistance from the Patna Pirates within the remaining quarter, resulting in a discount of their numbers. Whereas Mohit executed an important Tremendous Deal with to take care of their lead, it got here with a value as Ashish obtained a yellow card for aggressive play.
Then, Patna Pirates orchestrated an All-out, narrowing the hole to 4 factors with three minutes remaining. Nonetheless, inside a minute, the lead evaporated, resulting in a major momentum shift. As the sport neared its conclusion, each groups opted to play defensively, finally securing a tie – a good consequence in the long run.
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