During Monday’s high‑stakes match at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai, Dabang Delhi K.C. cemented their spot at the top of the league table by beating Jaipur Pink Panthers 29‑26. The win gave the table‑toppers a clean sweep – a double over the two‑time champions – and kept their lead intact.
The game began with Dabang Delhi’s Ashu Malik setting the tone. He scored an early three‑point raid to give his side a narrow advantage. Jaipur’s Deepanshu Khatri answered with a tackle that brought the Pink Panthers back into the game and their defence held strong in the opening minutes.
As the first quarter ended, Jaipur took a fleeting 6‑5 lead thanks to an ankle‑hold tackle from Khatri. Dabang Delhi’s Faezel Atrachali and Aryan Kumar answered with an equalising raid, but Jaipur felt the pressure as their defenders tightened the contest.
The halfway point saw a dramatic shift. Sandeep of Dabang Delhi posted four tackles in the first half, while Ajinkya Pawarr’s multi‑point raid helped keep a narrow lead. However, Reza Mirbagheri counter‑attacked with several super tackles, snapping Jaipur ahead 13‑12 at the break.
In the second half, both teams traded blows. Dabang Delhi’s Ashu Malik hit a two‑point raid, while Jaipur closed the gap with a similar effort from Vinay. Sandeep finished his personal high‑five with two more tackles, and Jiginder Narwal‑led Jaipur secured a five‑point advantage.
With five minutes left, Ashu Malik kept Dabang Delhi in front, earning a crucial raid that preserved a four‑point cushion. Saurabh Nandal added a tackle, but Jaipur’s Aashish Kumar narrowed the margin with a super tackle to make it a three‑point game.
A final surge saw Aryan Kumar’s super tackle give Jaipur a narrow lead, but Dabang Delhi’s Neeraj Narwal answered in a clutch move. After a key tackle on Ali Samadi, Narwal capped the game with a decisive raid that sealed a 29‑26 win.
Dabang Delhi K.C. advances further up the standings, having forced Jaipur Pink Panthers to lose twice in five matches. The win at Chennai re‑establishes Dabang Delhi as the team to beat this season, as they continue their quest for the title.
Source: ianslive
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