In a thrilling encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, the Haryana Steelers emerged victorious with a 35-33 win over Dabang Delhi KC in the Pro Kabaddi League. The game saw both teams holding significant leads at different stages, making it a topsy-turvy battle till the very end.
The standout performers of the match were Naveen Kumar from Delhi, who scored an impressive 16 points, and Siddharth Desai from the Steelers, who contributed 10 points, according to a PKL press release.
Delhi started the game on a high note, inflicting the first ‘All Out’ on the Steelers within five minutes and taking a commanding 10-2 lead. Naveen Kumar was in dominant form, continuously adding points to his team’s tally. The Steelers struggled to counter the onslaught and found themselves trailing by 10 points for a significant period.
However, as the first half progressed, the Steelers regrouped and managed to reduce the point deficit. Their raiders, though, had difficulty finding their rhythm. But everything changed in the last three minutes of the half when Vinay’s ‘Super Raid’ on Vishal Bhardwaj, Yogesh, and Mohit sparked a turnaround. The Steelers inflicted an ‘All Out’ on Delhi, narrowing the gap to a mere four points with Delhi leading 21-17 at halftime.
The Steelers carried their momentum into the second half with an early ‘All Out’ to take a 25-21 lead. Siddharth Desai capitalized on his team’s solid defense and started accumulating points consistently with each raid.
The match reached a frenetic climax as Naveen Kumar spearheaded Delhi’s comeback. With just a minute remaining, Delhi had reduced the deficit to two points. However, Ashish, the last player standing for the Steelers, managed to secure a crucial point on the final raid, ensuring the victory for his team.
With this win, the Haryana Steelers now sit in sixth place in the points table with two wins and one loss, totaling 10 points. Meanwhile, Delhi finds themselves in seventh place with a win and two losses, accumulating six points.
The match showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, keeping viewers at the edge of their seats until the very end. Fans can look forward to more exciting clashes as the Pro Kabaddi League continues to unfold.
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