Can Bengal Warriorz Continue Their Dominance After Devank Dalal's Stellar Performance Against Haryana Steelers?

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Key Takeaways
- Bengal Warriorz displayed a strong start to their PKL 12 campaign.
- Devank Dalal's performance was key to their victory.
- The match highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams.
- Haryana Steelers showed resilience but couldn't secure victory.
- The game set an exciting tone for the rest of the season.
Visakhapatnam, Aug 31 (NationPress) Bengal Warriorz set a significant precedent as they kicked off their PKL 12 journey with an impressive 54-44 victory over Haryana Steelers at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Sunday.
Devank Dalal showcased a phenomenal performance, amassing 21 points, while Manprit Pardeep contributed 13 points and Ashish Malik achieved a High Five. The Haryana Steelers’ Shivam Patare and Vinay also delivered commendable Super 10s.
Bengal Warriorz came out strong, starting with a tackle from Ashish Malik. Devank Dalal quickly made his mark on the offensive front, putting pressure on the Haryana Steelers.
Shivam Patare kept the Haryana Steelers competitive, narrowing the gap to two points thanks to a Super Tackle by Neeraj. Nevertheless, the Season 7 champions surged ahead to a seven-point lead at 18-11 after a tackle from Mayur Kadam resulted in an ALL OUT for the defending champions.
Shivam Patare scored 14 of the 19 first-half points for Haryana Steelers, completing his Super 10. Despite his efforts, Bengal Warriorz maintained a lead, ending the half at 23-19, with Devank Dalal continuing his dominance and achieving his first Super 10 of the season.
In the second half, the defending champions fought back, led by Vinay’s offensive maneuvers. A brilliant tackle by Rahul Sethpal enabled Haryana Steelers to execute an ALL OUT, leveling the scores.
However, Bengal Warriorz swiftly regained their four-point lead thanks to a Super Raid from Manprit Pardeep, who also became the second player to score a Super 10 for his team. Their relentless pursuit inflicted a second ALL OUT on Haryana Steelers, extending their lead to seven points.
With over ten minutes remaining, Bengal Warriorz enjoyed an eleven-point advantage, bolstered by a remarkable four-point Super Raid from Devank Dalal. They executed a third ALL OUT on the defending champions, solidifying their lead and surpassing the 50-point mark with five minutes left in the match.
This exhilarating match also featured a historic moment, as the only Do-Or-Die raid of the game took place in the final minute. With this commanding performance, Bengal Warriorz captain Devank Dalal made a bold statement, previewing the aggressive kabaddi style that fans can expect from his team.