How Did Anshu Malik Make History with a Golden Raid for Dabang Delhi?

Visakhapatnam, Sep 4 (NationPress) Dabang Delhi K.C. achieved an incredible victory against Puneri Paltan in a nail-biting encounter that culminated in a Golden Raid during Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Thursday. Ashu Malik recorded yet another Super 10, while Fazel Atrachali secured a High Five as both teams ended regulation time tied at 28-28, necessitating a tie-breaker.

The Paltan, showcasing strong form this season, kicked off the scoring with a successful raid, swiftly taking a 2-0 lead with a solid tackle. However, Dabang Delhi quickly made their mark, scoring through a tackle from Fazel Atrachali. The first ten minutes were fiercely competitive, with both squads trading points. At the initial Time Out, Dabang Delhi held a slight 8-6 edge.

In response, Puneri Paltan leveled the game at 8-8 with a Super Tackle. Yet, the final minutes of the half saw a shift in momentum. Ashu Malik executed a Super Raid, earning three vital points for Delhi and establishing a 12-10 lead.

Continuing their dominance, Dabang Delhi's captain added more points, extending their lead to 18-11. Although Puneri Paltan clawed back some points before halftime, Dabang Delhi went into the break with a comfortable 18-13 advantage.

Emerging strong in the second half, Puneri Paltan narrowed the gap to 17-19. A rare mistake by Fazel Atrachali allowed them to score, bringing the game to 18-19. Shortly after, an ALL OUT by Puneri Paltan allowed them to take the lead at 22-21, further extending their advantage to 24-21.

Just when it seemed Paltan had command, Dabang Delhi responded. Neeraj Narwal's successful raid, coupled with a robust defensive effort, closed the deficit to 24-26. The game remained tightly contested as it approached the final minutes.

In the last minute, Dabang Delhi tightened the score to 27-28. They subsequently prevented Sachin from breaching the Baulk Line, a pivotal mistake that leveled the game at 28-28 and pushed it into a Tie-Breaker.

The tie-breaker featured both teams exchanging points, with Paltan initially leading 1-0, before Dabang Delhi equalized. The scores remained closely matched, resulting in a 5-5 tie after the set of raids, leading to a Golden Raid.

Dabang Delhi won the toss and entrusted Ashu Malik with the crucial task. The captain remained composed, securing a Bonus Point and a Touch Point on Gaurav Khatri. This remarkable raid, along with his Super 10, clinched the victory for Dabang Delhi in a thrilling conclusion.