Chennai, Oct 7 (NationPress) Dabang Delhi once again demonstrated their prowess in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League, securing an exhilarating victory in a nail-biting encounter against the Haryana Steelers during a match at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

Ajinkya Pawar rose to the occasion, contributing eight points, while Saurabh Nandal’s High Five played a crucial role in taking Dabang Delhi into a tie-breaker, ultimately leading to their triumph. This match also marked a significant milestone for Fazel Atrachali, who scored four points and executed a Super Raid during the tie-breaker, celebrating his 200th PKL appearance.

The Haryana Steelers kicked off the match positively with a successful raid from Vinay, establishing an early advantage. However, Dabang Delhi responded swiftly, scoring points to take the lead. The Steelers maintained their composure and countered with a strong tackle from Neeraj, who managed to bring down Dabang Delhi’s star raider Ashu Malik, leveling the scores.

Both teams exchanged points in the following minutes, keeping the contest evenly matched. The Steelers displayed superior control in both defense and attack, holding a narrow two-point lead at 9-7 when the first-half timeout was called.

Dabang Delhi quickly equalized after the break, and the match remained fiercely competitive. Both teams traded points, refusing to grant the other side a decisive advantage. As the first half neared its conclusion, the Haryana Steelers broke the deadlock with a remarkable defensive effort, inflicting an ALL OUT to seize a 16-12 lead.

The Steelers capitalized on this momentum, preserving their advantage with disciplined defense and sharp raiding. Yet, just before halftime, Ajinkya Pawar executed a brilliant Super Raid, securing three points for Dabang Delhi and narrowing the deficit to 18-17. The first half concluded with the Steelers holding a slender one-point lead.

Dabang Delhi commenced the second half with vigor, as Neeraj Narwal successfully leveled the scores at 18-18. The Steelers aimed to extend their lead, applying pressure on Dabang Delhi, who refused to yield. Their raiders fought back tenaciously, managing to inflict an ALL OUT, reducing the gap to just one point.

Both sides continued to battle fiercely, exchanging points with every move and maintaining a close contest. As the intensity heightened, neither team allowed the other to gain an edge. When the Time Out was taken midway through the second half, the scoreboard reflected the tight match-up — locked at 27-27.

The Steelers initiated well after the restart, securing the first point through a confident raid by Shivam Patare. Moments later, Rahul added another point with a solid tackle, granting the Steelers a two-point advantage.

However, Dabang Delhi remained resolute. Their raiders quickly scored points, narrowing the gap to just one with about four minutes left in the second half. In a special moment of his milestone game, Fazel executed a remarkable tackle to equalize at 31-31.

As time dwindled, Fazel showcased his skills under pressure, scoring a crucial point to tie the match at 33-33, leading to the ninth tie-breaker of the season.

Dabang Delhi began the tie-breaker strongly, taking the lead through a solid defensive play. They quickly followed with another point, establishing a 2-0 advantage. The Haryana Steelers finally registered a point on their second raid, yet Delhi maintained control. Ajinkya Pawar’s successful raid extended Delhi’s lead to 3-1, intensifying the pressure on the Steelers. Shortly after, Surjeet Singh executed a powerful tackle, pushing the score to 4-1.

The momentum remained firmly with Delhi as captain Fazel Atrachali delivered an outstanding Super Raid, securing three crucial points and solidifying the victory. Dabang Delhi concluded the tie-breaker emphatically, claiming a convincing 9-3 win after a thrilling match.