PKL 2024 highlights: Dabang Delhi thrash Bengal Warriors; Patna Pirates beat Puneri Paltan
Dabang Delhi beat Bengal Warriors in a one-sided affair to secure their place in the playoffs. Bengal on the other hand now stands eliminated
Matchday 57 of the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 saw two important match unfolding. In the first match, Dabang Delhi riding on strong show by Ashu Malik beat Bengal Warriors to secure thier place in the playoffs alongside Haryana Steelers, while also eliminating Bengal from the race. While in the second match, Patna Pirates secured a comeback win over Puneri Paltan to go number three on points table.
PKL 2024 first match on December 16: Dabang Delhi vs Bengal Warriors
Dabang Delhi K.C. secured their place in the PKL 11 playoffs with a dominant 47-25 victory over Bengal Warriorz at the Balewadi Sports Complex. A standout performance by star raider Ashu Malik, who scored 17 points, led the team’s success. Dabang Delhi became the first team to reach playoffs in six consecutive seasons while matching the record for the longest unbeaten streak in a single PKL season with 13 matches without a loss.
Despite strong defensive efforts by Bengal Warriorz captain Sultan Fazel Atrachali, Dabang Delhi's offence and defence proved too strong. Ashu Malik delivered a crucial Super Raid, eliminating most of Bengal Warriorz players. The match saw two significant all outs against Bengal Warriorz, highlighting Dabang Delhi's dominance. Yogesh contributed defensively with a High 5. Ultimately, Dabang Delhi secured a massive 22-point win, while Bengal Warriorz were eliminated from the playoffs race.
Check Pro Kabaddi League 2024 points table here
PKL 2024 second match on December 16: Patna Pirates vs Puneri Paltan
In the thrilling second match for the Patna Pirates, they defeated Puneri Paltan by 3 points to climb to the third spot in the points table. The defending champions, Puneri Paltan, are now on the verge of being eliminated from the tournament. Paltan started the game strongly, leading 16-13 by the end of the first half. However, the Pirates made a strong comeback in the second half to secure the win, with the final scoreline reading 37-32.
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