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The Haryana Steelers mounted an impressive second-half comeback, led by a formidable defense, to secure a 34-30 victory over the Gujarat Giants at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Friday. The defense, contributing an impressive 14 tackle points, combined with Mohit and Mohit Nandal's four points each, propelled the Steelers to fourth place in the standings. Despite Fazel Atrachali's standout performance with 7 points, his efforts were not enough to prevent his team's defeat.
The Haryana Steelers demonstrated their agility and strategy right from the start, quickly depleting the Gujarat Giants' presence on the mat. The match was a defensive showdown, highlighted by a Super Tackle from Fazel Atrachali that momentarily revived the Giants' spirits. This moment of brilliance from Atrachali ignited a comeback for the Giants, who then successfully executed the first All-Out of the match, establishing a 15-7 lead with eight minutes remaining in the first half.
Heading into halftime, the Giants held a significant 11-point advantage, with their defense outperforming their raiders and seemingly on course to overturn their recent form.
However, the Steelers orchestrated a remarkable turnaround in the second half, avoiding the errors that plagued them earlier in the match. Despite facing a Super Tackle from the Giants, the Steelers managed to inflict an All-Out, narrowing the scoreline to 24-19 and setting the stage for a thrilling final segment.
Riding on a wave of defensive confidence, the Haryana Steelers quickly overwhelmed the Giants in the last quarter, securing a second All-Out with just two minutes remaining to seize the lead for the first time since the game's commencement. They maintained their advantage to the end, clinching a hard-fought win.
Bengal Warriors outmuscle Dabang Delhi
Captain Maninder Singh's stellar 11-point performance, along with Nitin Kumar's remarkable 13 points, propelled Bengal Warriors to a notable 45-38 victory over Dabang Delhi K.C. in a thrilling encounter at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Friday. Despite a strong opening from the home team and Ashu Malik's impressive Super 10 for Dabang Delhi K.C., the comprehensive effort from Bengal Warriors ultimately led to their triumph.
Maninder Singh kick-started Bengal Warriors' campaign with dynamic raids, setting a solid foundation. Despite Dabang Delhi K.C.'s Ashu Malik snatching continuous points, Bengal Warriors' defense attempted to capitalize on their captain's early momentum. However, Dabang Delhi K.C. managed to impose an All-Out on Bengal Warriors, gaining an early advantage just eight minutes into the match.
Facing a slight two-point lag, Bengal Warriors bounced back vigorously, with Maninder Singh and Vishwas S challenging the formidable Dabang Delhi K.C. Despite Malik's relentless raids keeping the pressure on, Bengal Warriors found themselves trailing by six points at halftime due to a second All-Out inflicted by Dabang Delhi K.C.
The second half saw Bengal Warriors launch an aggressive comeback, quickly overturning the first-half deficit. Their efforts paid off as they secured their first All-Out shortly after the break, following Ashu Malik's Super 10. A tactical tackle on the opposing captain by Akshay Kumar then pushed Bengal Warriors into the lead.
Leading by example, Maninder Singh steered his team towards success, achieving another All-Out to solidify their lead. Nitin Kumar's early Super 10 further amplified their momentum. Bengal Warriors continued their dominance, executing two additional All-Outs on Dabang Delhi K.C., sealing a substantial win.
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