The Dabang Delhi K.C. emerged victorious in a closely fought battle against the Bengaluru Bulls, securing a 38-31 win in Match 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League season. Played at the Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru the match saw both teams display their attacking power throughout, but it was Delhi’s defense that proved to be the difference in the end.
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First Half of Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi K.C.
The first half was a display of offensive dominance from both sides. The Bulls led by the raiding duo of Bharat and Neeraj Narwal managed to score seven raid points while the Delhi attack spearheaded by Meetu Sharma and Naveen Kumar responded with ten points of their own. However, the defensive unit of Delhi, anchored by Vishal Bhardwaj and Himmat Antil, managed to restrict the Bulls to just four tackle points. On the other hand, Delhi’s defense registered five tackle points, giving them a slender 17-12 lead at the half-time break.
Second Half of Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi K.C.
The second half began with both teams neck-and-neck. The Bulls showcased their resilience, pulling level with Delhi at 21 points each. However, Delhi’s defense stepped up once again inflicting two crucial all-outs on the Bulls within a short span. This proved to be the turning point of the match, as Delhi capitalized on their numerical advantages to extend their lead. Despite a valiant fightback by the Bulls, Delhi’s defense held strong, securing the victory with a final score of 38-31.
Key Players:
- Naveen Kumar (Delhi): The star raider for Delhi scoring 13 raid points with impressive agility and technique.
- Meetu Sharma (Delhi): Played a crucial role in both attack and defense scoring 1 point and contributing to several successful tackles.
- Vishal Bhardwaj (Delhi): Anchored Delhi’s defense with his strong tackling skills contributing to 4 crucial tackles.
- Bharat (Bulls): Showcased his raiding prowess throughout the match scoring 12 raid points with a successful raid percentage of 48.84%.
Statistics:
- Total Points: Bengaluru Bulls 31, Dabang Delhi K.C. 38
- Raid Points: Bengaluru Bulls 19, Dabang Delhi K.C. 21
- Tackle Points: Bengaluru Bulls 9, Dabang Delhi K.C. 13
- All-Outs: Bengaluru Bulls 2, Dabang Delhi K.C. 2
- Successful Raids: Bengaluru Bulls 16, Dabang Delhi K.C. 20
Turning Point of the game:
The two all-outs inflicted on the Bulls in the second half were the turning point in the match. These all-outs gave Delhi a significant lead and effectively took the wind out of the Bulls sails.
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Disappointment for Bengaluru Bulls:
The Bulls will be disappointed to have let slip a comfortable first-half lead. They will need to analyze their performance and address their defensive lapses if they want to challenge for the Pro Kabaddi League title.
Victory for Dabang Delhi K.C.:
The win will be a huge boost for Delhi’s confidence. They will look to build on this momentum and continue their climb up the Pro Kabaddi League table.