Dabang Delhi delivered a thrilling performance in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League, defeating Haryana Steelers 9-3 in a tie-breaker after a tightly contested encounter at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. The match also marked a special milestone for Fazel Atrachali, who celebrated his 200th PKL appearance with four points and a Super Raid in the tie-breaker.
Steelers Start Strong, Delhi Responds
Haryana Steelers got off to a promising start with a successful raid by Vinay, taking an early lead. Dabang Delhi quickly countered, with points from Ajinkya Pawar and others, keeping the contest evenly poised. Neeraj’s impressive tackle on Ashu Malik helped the Steelers level the scores, maintaining a narrow two-point lead at the first half time-out.
Despite the Steelers’ strong defensive efforts, Pawar’s brilliant Super Raid just before halftime cut the deficit, leaving the score at 18-17 in favour of Haryana.
Intense Second Half
The second half saw both teams exchanging points relentlessly. Neeraj Narwal leveled the scores at 18-18, while the Steelers managed an All Out to briefly take control. The lead changed hands multiple times, with neither side able to pull away. By midway through the second half, the scoreboard reflected a nail-biting 27-27.
Fazel Atrachali came up with crucial points in the final minutes, first with a tackle to make it 31-31, then leveling the score at 33-33 to force the game into a tie-breaker.
Tie-Breaker Brilliance
Dabang Delhi dominated the tie-breaker, taking an early 2-0 lead through defensive precision, followed by Ajinkya Pawar’s raid and Surjeet Singh’s tackle, extending the advantage to 4-1. Fazel’s Super Raid sealed the result, giving Delhi a convincing 9-3 win.
Ajinkya Pawar’s eight points and Saurabh Nandal’s High Five were key contributors alongside Fazel’s milestone heroics. The victory highlighted Dabang Delhi’s resilience, composure under pressure, and depth in both raiding and defence.
Key Takeaways
- Dabang Delhi defeated Haryana Steelers 9-3 in tie-breaker.
- Fazel Atrachali scored four points and recorded a Super Raid in his 200th PKL game.
- Ajinkya Pawar contributed eight points, while Saurabh Nandal achieved a High Five.
- The match was tightly contested, ending 33-33 in regulation before the tie-breaker.