In the buzzing city of Chennai, the SDAT Multi‑Purpose Indoor Stadium hosted a thrilling PKL showdown on Friday, Oct. 10. U Mumba beat the Bengal Warriorz by a wide margin, 48‑29, thanks to an explosive raid and a rock‑solid defense.
U Mumba builds an early lead
From the first ball, U Mumba’s dynamic duo of Ajit Chouhan and Sandeep looked unstoppable. They kept breaching the Warriorz’ defensive line and piled up points quickly. Their teamwork created a five‑point cushion that grew as the match progressed.
The defensive side, led by captain Sunil Kumar and Zafardanesh, stayed tight. They pressured the Warriorz raiders, forcing errors and pulling the team back to U Mumba’s side of the humid Chennai courts.
Devank Dalal makes history
While U Mumba’s attack settled in, Bengal’s star Devank Dalal launched a record‑breaking performance. He broke a standing PKL record by becoming the fastest player to hit 500 raid points. Though he kept racking up points, the lack of backing from his teammates meant those points didn’t turn into a comeback. A few spirited attempts from Himanshu Narwal and a powerful Super Tackle from Manjeet tried to turn the tide, but they fell short.
At halftime, U Mumba led 24‑13, a clear advantage that the Warriors could not bridge.
Second half dominance
In the second half, U Mumba extended their control. Sunil’s clash‑timed tackle on the Warriorz’ Vishwas S. triggered a crucial All‑Out, adding to the pressure. Ajit and Sandeep continued to raid with precision, never letting the Bengal attack breathe. Their calm, disciplined play made it almost impossible for the Warriors to recover.
Devank’s moment of brilliance from the early stage lingered, but the remaining Bengal players could not sustain the momentum. Their defense failed to coordinate, and U Mumba managed to dictate both tempo and territory.
Final whistle
At the final whistle, U Mumba had cemented an impressive 48‑29 win. Their dominant performance, especially in the closing ten minutes, proved that they were the clear favorites of the game.
Key takeaways
- U Mumba’s Ajit Chouhan and Sandeep spearheaded a 48‑29 victory in Chennai.
- Sunil Kumar and Zafardanesh’s defensive duo stifled the Bengal Warriors.
- Bengal’s Devank Dalal became the fastest PKL player to hit 500 raid points, but he lacked team support.
- The match highlighted U Mumba’s balanced play, while Bengal struggled to break U Mumba’s rhythm.
The win marks another milestone for U Mumba as they move forward in the PKL standings, while Bengal warriorz head into training with a clear lesson: a tightly organized defense and synchronized raids will be key to pulling back next time.
Source: aninews
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