Key Points

Bengal Warriorz pulled off a dramatic 37-36 victory against table-toppers Dabang Delhi in a PKL thriller that went down to the wire. The match featured multiple momentum shifts with both teams exchanging leads throughout the intense encounter. Key performances from Devank Dalal's Super 10 and Ashish Malik's High Five proved decisive for the Season 7 champions. The game ultimately came down to the final raid where Bengal Warriorz held their nerve to secure the crucial win.

Key Points: Bengal Warriorz Edge Dabang Delhi 37-36 in PKL Thriller

  • Devank Dalal achieved Super 10 while Ashish Malik completed High Five performance
  • Bengal Warriorz inflicted first All Out through Anurag Kumar's Super Tackle
  • Neeraj Narwal executed late All Out to bring game within one point
  • Himanshu Narwal's unsuccessful raid proved final act in nail-biting finish
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PKL 12: Bengal Warriorz edge past table toppers Dabang Delhi; move to 9th position

Bengal Warriorz clinch thrilling 37-36 victory against table-toppers Dabang Delhi in PKL 12, moving to 9th position with Devank Dalal's Super 10 and Ashish Malik's High Five

"The drama persisted until the final whistle - PKL Press Release"

Chennai, October 9

Bengal Warriorz managed to get back to winning ways in thrilling fashion, clinching a 37-36 victory against Dabang Delhi K.C. at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Led by Devank Dalal's Super 10 and Ashish Malik's High Five, the Season 7 champions moved to 10th place on the points table with that win.

Bengal Warriorz got their noses in front early in the game courtesy of a tackle by Ankit, followed by a raid from their captain, taking a two-point lead. In the absence of Ashu Malik, Naveen Rawal responded with a two-point raid for the table-toppers, bringing them back on level terms. The tackles were flying in during the opening exchanges, with Saurabh Nandal and Ankit contributing for their respective sides, according to a press release from PKL.

In a topsy-turvy start, Bengal Warriorz regained their lead with Devank Dalal and Himanshu Narwal showing their attacking prowess, before Ajinkya Pawar and Neeraj Narwal levelled the score again. Dabang Delhi K.C. got their first lead of the night with a tackle by Saurabh Nandal, but that lead didn't last for long as Himanshu Narwal executed a Super Raid, keeping the Season 7 champions in a two-point lead after the opening ten minutes.

The two teams continued to go toe-to-toe in this high-octane clash with nothing separating the two sides. A Super Tackle from Anurag Kumar and a tackle from Parteek then helped Bengal Warriorz inflict the first All Out of the game as they looked to assert their dominance. Despite that, there was only one point separating the two sides at halftime, as Ajinkya Pawar and Akshit Dhull kept Dabang Delhi in the game with the score at 19-18.

Bengal Warriorz continued to stay ahead with the narrow advantage, with their captain keeping their scoreboard ticking, along with contributions from his defence. However, they could never really break away with a significant advantage, with Fazel Atrachali and his side ensuring they keep Dabang Delhi within striking distance.

With five minutes to go, a couple of Super Tackles by Manjeet and Ashish Malik helped Bengal Warriorz open up a five-point gap. However, Neeraj Narwal then executed an All Out to bring it back down to a one-point game for the table-toppers with the score at 33-32.

Devank Dalal completed his Super 10, and Ashish Malik also completed his High Five, helping Bengal Warriorz establish a four-point lead once more. There was another potential twist in the tale as Fazel Atrachali kept in the game a crucial tackle, with a couple of quick raids from Mohit Deswal.

However, the drama persisted until the final whistle. With two points separating the two sides, Himanshu Narwal's unsuccessful raid proved to be the final act of the game as Bengal Warriorz clinched a nail-biter with the score at 37-36.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some good news for Bengal Warriorz fans! The defense was outstanding today, especially those Super Tackles by Manjeet and Ashish Malik in the final minutes. Delhi really missed Ashu Malik's presence.
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Sarah B
As someone new to kabaddi, this match was absolutely electrifying! The back-and-forth action had me on the edge of my seat. Himanshu Narwal's Super Raid was particularly impressive. More matches like this, please!
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Arjun K
While it was an exciting match, I feel Bengal Warriorz need to work on maintaining their lead. They kept letting Delhi come back into the game. Need better game management in crucial moments. Still, a much-needed win for them! 💪
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Nikhil C
Ashish Malik proving why he's one of the best defenders in PKL! His High Five performance was crucial. The team showed great character to hold their nerve in the final moments. This could be the turning point of their season.
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Michael C
Watching from Canada and absolutely loving the energy of PKL! The stadium atmosphere must have been incredible. These close finishes are what make kabaddi so exciting. Great comeback story for Bengal Warriorz!

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