Key Points

Dabang Delhi K.C. put on a commanding display to crush U Mumba and reclaim the top spot in the PKL table. Captain Ashu Malik was instrumental, scoring a career-high 23 points in the massive win. Defender Fazel Atrachali heaped praise on his skipper, stating that matches become easy when Malik is on the court. The team was focused on minimizing errors from their previous match, executing their coach's plans perfectly to secure the victory.

Key Points: Fazel Atrachali Praises Captain Ashu Malik After Dabang Delhi Win

  • Ashu Malik scored a personal best of 23 points in the dominant 47-26 victory
  • The win propelled Dabang Delhi K.C. back to the top of the PKL standings
  • Defender Fazel Atrachali highlighted a strategic defensive shift in the second half
  • Coach Joginder Narwal emphasized the importance of playing well until the final whistle
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When Ashu is playing, every match is easy: Dabang Delhi defender Fazel Atrachali heaps praise on team skipper

Dabang Delhi defender Fazel Atrachali says "when Ashu is playing, every match is easy" after the captain's 23-point performance leads a dominant PKL victory.

"when Ashu is playing, every match is easy - Fazel Atrachali"

Jaipur, September 26

In a ruthless performance at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday, Dabang Delhi K.C. returned to winning ways and reclaimed the top spot in the table after dismantling U Mumba, courtesy of Ashu Malik's 23 points, his best-ever performance in the league.

Registering a 47-26 victory, this was the second-highest margin of victory in PKL 12. Addressing the media in the post-match press conference, Ashu Malik shed light on his milestone while also highlighting how his team wanted to minimise errors.

"It feels amazing. The team performed brilliantly today, both in offence and in defence. We played well in the last match, but we also made a lot of mistakes that cost us the game. So, we wanted to address those mistakes, and we did that today, especially in the second half," Ashu said as quoted from a press release by PKL.

Echoing the sentiments of his captain, head coach Joginder Narwal added, "We lost our previous match in the dying seconds of the game. That was a mistake from me and my team. However, before this match, I had told my players that we have to focus and play well till the end, and that's what they did."

The win moves Dabang Delhi K.C. back to the top of the table with 14 points to their name. Reflecting on regaining the top spot, Ashu shared, "You can see that everyone's enjoyed the win and being at the top of the table also gives everyone confidence that we belong there. We're playing according to the plans the coach gives us, and hopefully, we can continue to do well."

Fazel Atrachali also shared an insight into the team's plans, while acknowledging the importance of his captain's performances and said, "Winning the match is important. At the start, our plan was to control them, so we gave them some bonus points. In the second half, me and Surjeet changed our strategy."

"You could see that we were tackling more successfully, and the match became easier once that happened. Also, when Ashu is playing, every match is easy. So, I'm very happy he is back from injury", Fazel concluded.

- ANI

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Priya S
Fazel's praise for Ashu shows great team spirit. When captain and senior players support each other like this, the team becomes unstoppable. Well done Delhi!
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Michael C
Impressive comeback after the last match loss. Shows mental strength. The strategy change in second half was brilliant coaching by Joginder Narwal.
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Ananya R
While the win was impressive, I hope they don't get overconfident. PKL is unpredictable and every team can bounce back. Need to stay focused match by match.
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Sarah B
️‍♂️ 47-26 victory margin is massive! Delhi's defence was outstanding in second half. Fazel and Surjeet's partnership is key to their success.
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Vikram M
Ashu's return from injury has made all the difference. When your captain leads from the front like this, it motivates the entire team. Delhi for the trophy this year! 💪
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Kavya N
The way they minimized errors shows great discipline. Last match they lost in dying seconds, today they dominated completely. That's championship mentality!

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