The Dabang Delhi K.C. secured a crucial victory over the Telugu Titans in a thrilling encounter at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. Led by the exceptional performances of Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik, who scored 15 points each, the Dabang Delhi K.C. emerged victorious with a score of 41-37. For the Telugu Titans, Pawan Sehrawat and Ashish Narwal were the standout performers, contributing 18 and 9 points respectively.
Dabang Delhi emphatic win over Telugu Titans
The Dabang Delhi K.C. started the match strongly, with Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik quickly getting on the scoreboard. However, the Telugu Titans, backed by their home crowd, fought back with contributions from Ashish Narwal and Pawan Sehrawat. Despite the initial exchanges, the Dabang Delhi K.C. maintained a slight lead.
As the match progressed, Pawan Sehrawat's impressive raiding skills propelled the Telugu Titans forward. His Super Raids and Super 10 performance in the first half allowed the Telugu Titans to take a 20-15 lead at halftime.
The second half witnessed a dramatic turnaround as the Dabang Delhi K.C. swiftly erased the Telugu Titans' lead. Within minutes, the score was leveled, with Ashu Malik reaching his Super 10 and Naveen Kumar continuing his impressive performance. The momentum shifted decisively towards the Dabang Delhi K.C., who regained control of the match.
Naveen Kumar soon achieved his own Super 10, solidifying the team's dominance. With a comfortable six-point lead heading into the final ten minutes, the Dabang Delhi K.C. focused on maintaining their advantage. Their strong defensive efforts kept the Telugu Titans at bay, and a crucial All-Out inflicted on the home team sealed the victory for the Dabang Delhi K.C.
Bengal Warriorz locked in 31-31 draw against U Mumba
The Bengal Warriorz and U Mumba locked horns in a thrilling encounter at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. Despite a dominant first half by the Bengal Warriorz, U Mumba staged a remarkable comeback to force a 31-31 draw, marking the first tie of PKL Season 11.
The Bengal Warriorz started the game strongly, with Maninder Singh leading the charge and causing problems for the U Mumba defense. However, Manjeet’s impressive performance helped U Mumba stay in contention. The first half was a closely contested affair, with both teams struggling to establish a significant lead.
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Fazel Atrachali, Maninder Singh, and Sushil Kambrekar were instrumental in the Bengal Warriorz’s dominance in the early stages. Their strong defensive performance, coupled with Maninder’s attacking prowess, allowed them to build a 7-point lead at halftime. A crucial All-Out inflicted by Sushil Kambrekar further extended the Bengal Warriorz’s advantage.
The second half saw a shift in momentum as U Mumba intensified their efforts to claw back into the game. Despite a strong defensive performance led by Fazel Atrachali and a consistent attacking display from Maninder Singh and Sushil Kambrekar, the Bengal Warriorz couldn’t maintain their dominance.
With ten minutes remaining, the Bengal Warriorz held a narrow two-point lead, but U Mumba’s relentless pressure began to take its toll. A crucial All-Out inflicted by Manjeet sparked U Mumba’s comeback, bringing them within striking distance. In the final minutes, both teams traded points fiercely, with U Mumba holding a one-point advantage. However, a late surge by the Bengal Warriorz forced a tie, ending the match in a thrilling draw.
Manjeet and Sombir were instrumental in U Mumba’s comeback, while Maninder Singh and Mayur Kadam played pivotal roles in the Bengal Warriorz’s strong performance.
