PKL 2023 : Puneri Paltan defeat Delhi Dabangs with a comfortable margin in Match 30

January 7, 2024
3:16 AM

Match – 30 : Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi K.C.

Match Date : 18-Dec-2023

Venue : Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune

Result: (Puneri Paltan) 30 – 23 (Dabang Delhi K.C.)

PKL 2023 - Match 30- Top Performers

Puneri Paltan

Best Raider : Aslam Inamdar (7 raid points)
Best Defender : Sanket Sawant (3 tackle points)

Dabang Delhi K.C.

Best Raider : Ashu Malik (9 raid points)
Best Defender : Yogesh (3 tackle points)

PKL 2023 - Match 30 - Puneri Paltan Outshines Dabang Delhi K.C. in a Tactical Showdown

In a tactical battle at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Monday, Puneri Paltan’s youthful squad showcased resilience and strategic prowess to secure a 30-23 triumph over a seasoned Dabang Delhi K.C. defense. Despite the low-scoring nature of the game, with a combined 17 points from both defenses, the standout raiders emerged as Puneri Paltan’s Aslam Inamdar (8 points) and Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Ashu Malik (9 points).

Early Dominance and Defensive Brilliance

Puneri Paltan made an emphatic start, surging into an early lead, exploiting the absence of Delhi’s talisman Naveen Kumar. With Delhi’s numbers dwindling rapidly, a brilliant raid followed by a Super Tackle by Yogesh momentarily halted the onslaught. However, Dabang Delhi K.C. orchestrated an All-Out to claim a 13-8 lead.

The defensive prowess of both teams remained evenly matched, but the impact of Naveen’s absence reflected in Delhi’s struggle to accumulate raid points. Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat played pivotal roles for Puneri Paltan, logging 6 points each, enabling them to enter the break with an 18-12 lead.

Delhi's Defensive Resurgence

Recognizing their vulnerability in raiding, Delhi tightened their defense early in the second half, gradually recovering points through resolute defending. This strategy forced Puneri Paltan to take more risks or face empty raids. The game evolved into a defensive masterclass, with a mere 11 raid points scored in the second period. Paltan matched Delhi’s defensive grit, and even when reduced to three players, Pankaj Mohite’s Super Tackle rescued them from challenging situations, ultimately leading to a gritty and well-deserved victory.

Puneri Paltan finally reach to the top of the table

This match underscored the importance of strategic adaptability and defensive solidity, with Puneri Paltan emerging victorious in a contest defined by tactical maneuvers and resilient gameplay. The young Puneri Paltan team displayed maturity beyond their years, securing a notable win against the seasoned Dabang Delhi K.C. squad.