Dabang Delhi Edges Jaipur, Patna Pirates Sink UP Yoddhas in PKL Double-Header

Dabang Delhi Defeats Jaipur Pink Panthers in Nail-Biter

Dabang Delhi K.C. continued their impressive form, clinching a hard-fought  29-26  victory over the Jaipur Pink Panthers at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai. This win marks their fourth straight against Jaipur and a "double" over the two-time champions this season.

The match was a defensive masterclass. For Delhi, defender  Sandeep  led the charge with a "High Five," securing seven tackle points, while star raider  Ashu Malik  contributed eight crucial raid points. The Pink Panthers put up a strong fight, with defenders  Reza Mirbagheri  and  Deepanshu Khatri  also recording High Fives.

The game was a close affair, with Jaipur taking a slender 13-12 lead into halftime. The momentum shifted in the second half when Ashu Malik secured a game-changing ALL OUT for Dabang Delhi. In the final, tense minutes,  Neeraj Narwal  came up clutch with a critical tackle and sealed the win with the final raid, ensuring the table-toppers walked away with a three-point victory.

Patna Pirates Rally with Lohchab’s Super 10

In the second match, the Patna Pirates orcheated a strong comeback, defeating the UP Yoddhas  48-41 . This vital win helped the Pirates climb from the bottom of the table and move up in the rankings.

The Pirates' victory was spearheaded by a brilliant performance from raider  Ayan Lohchab , who notched his  sixth Super 10  of the season. The team's defense also came alive as a unit, with  Navdeep  achieving a "High Five" and players like Deepak and skipper Ankit chipping in with key tackles.

For the UP Yoddhas, young raider  Gagan Gowda  continued his impressive run with a Super 10, but his heroics were not enough to secure a win for his team.

With these results, the Pro Kabaddi League season continues to deliver high-octane drama, setting the stage for an intense battle for the playoff spots.