In a display of kabaddi mastery, Naveen Kumar led Dabang Delhi K.C. to a commanding 38-29 victory over Bengal Warriors in Chennai. The Monday night match in the Pro Kabaddi League was not just a win for Delhi but also a personal milestone for Naveen Kumar, who surpassed 1000 raid points in the league, a testament to his exceptional skill and consistency.
The match began with Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik initiating effective raids, propelling Dabang Delhi K.C. to an early 3-0 lead in just the third minute. Delhi's aggressive strategy paid off as they continued to exert pressure on the Bengal Warriors, reducing them to only two players on the mat. This intense onslaught led to Delhi tackling Shrikant Jadhav and inflicting the first All Out of the match, surging ahead to a significant 9-2 lead.
Despite efforts from Maninder Singh of the Warriors, who managed to pick up a few raid points, Delhi maintained control with a 10-5 lead by the 9th minute. Ashish played a key role in this phase with a couple of brilliant tackles, helping Dabang Delhi K.C. to a 14-7 advantage in the 14th minute. Naveen's agility was on full display as he executed a running hand touch, diminishing the Warriors to just two players again in the 16th minute. Delhi's dominance continued, leading to another All Out against the Warriors and a comfortable 23-16 lead at halftime.
The second half saw Delhi's defence unit performing exceptionally, tackling key Bengal players like Maninder Singh and Shrikant Jadhav. This defensive prowess extended Delhi's lead to 27-18 in the 25th minute. A momentous point in the match was when Naveen registered his 1000th raid point in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Despite attempts by Maninder Singh and Shrikant Jadhav to regain momentum for Bengal through raid points, Delhi's defence stood impenetrable. The team maintained a commanding lead at 30-20 in the 31st minute. Naveen continued his raiding spree, ensuring Delhi's lead at 32-22 in the 34th minute. Capitalizing on this momentum, Dabang Delhi K.C. sealed a comprehensive victory, highlighting their prowess in both offence and defence.
This match not only showcased Dabang Delhi K.C.'s team strength but also marked Naveen Kumar's remarkable achievement in the Pro Kabaddi League, setting a high benchmark in the sport.
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