How Did Ashu Malik’s 23-Point Game Propel Dabang Delhi to Victory Over U Mumba?

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Key Takeaways
- Ashu Malik scored 23 points, his personal best in the league.
- Dabang Delhi executed three successful All Outs in the match.
- The victory margin of 21 points is the second-largest this season.
- Sandeep Kumar achieved a Super 10 for U Mumba.
- Dabang Delhi reclaimed the top position in the PKL standings.
Jaipur, Sep 25 (NationPress) In a stunning display of skill, Dabang Delhi K.C. triumphed over U Mumba with an impressive score of 47-26 during a Season 12 match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday. This victory marked a significant 21-point gap, making it the second-largest winning margin of the season.
It was a memorable evening for Ashu Malik, who led his team with an outstanding 23 points, achieving his finest performance in the PKL to date. Neeraj Narwal contributed seven points, while Fazel Atrachali added four tackle points. For U Mumba, Sandeep Kumar managed a Super 10, a small consolation amidst the defeat.
The match began positively for U Mumba, with Sandeep Kumar taking charge for the champions of season two. Though Ashu Malik initiated the scoring for Dabang Delhi, it was Neeraj Narwal who made an early impact.
Sandeep Kumar scored five points in the first quarter, and a crucial two-point raid from Neeraj Narwal kept his side competitive, as Dabang Delhi trailed 7-9 after the first ten minutes. The teams soon found themselves tied at 12-12, with Ashu Malik settling into a rhythm.
A Super Tackle from Sunil Kumar allowed U Mumba to regain a two-point advantage as the half neared its end. However, Ashu Malik ensured his team finished strong, executing a multi-point raid that led to an ALL OUT on U Mumba just before halftime, giving Dabang Delhi a narrow 19-17 lead.
In the second half, Fazel Atrachali and Surjeet Singh laid down a solid foundation for Dabang Delhi, while Ashu Malik continued to shine, extending their lead to five points. His exceptional play culminated in a Super Raid that resulted in another All Out against U Mumba, widening the gap to double digits.
Dabang Delhi executed a third consecutive All Out, boasting an 18-point lead at 37-19 with ten minutes left in the match. Their dominance was evident in the third quarter, scoring eighteen points compared to U Mumba's mere two. Additionally, Ashu Malik reached 100 raid points for the season.
U Mumba struggled to find rhythm, with Sandeep Kumar as their lone bright spot, completing his Super 10. Ultimately, the night belonged to Ashu Malik, who finished with a stellar 23 points, sealing Dabang Delhi’s commanding 47-26 victory and propelling them to the top of the leaderboard.