PKL 2023 : Jaipur Pink Panthers and Dabang Delhi K.C. ends with no winner in Match 42

January 9, 2024
11:00 PM

Match – 43 : Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi K.C.

Match Date : 27-Dec-2023

Venue : SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai

Result: (Jaipur Pink Panthers) 32 – 32 (Dabang Delhi K.C.)

PKL 2023 - Match 43- Top Performers

Jaipur Pink Panthers

Best Raider : Arjun Deshwal (12 raid points)
Best Defender : Ankush (7 tackle points)

Dabang Delhi K.C.

Best Raider : Ashu Malik (7 raid points)
Best Defender : Vishal Bhardwaj (3 tackle points)

PKL 2023 - Match 43 - Thrilling Showdown Ends in a 32-32 Tie: Dabang Delhi K.C. vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers

In a riveting encounter at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai, Dabang Delhi K.C. and defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers played out a dramatic 32-32 tie in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match. Ashu Malik emerged as the standout performer for Dabang Delhi K.C. with an impressive tally of 7 raid points.

Dabang Delhi's Dominance - First All-Out in 8 Minutes

Dabang Delhi asserted their dominance from the onset, executing the first All-Out in a mere 8 minutes. The collective defensive prowess led to a swift takedown of Ajith Kumar, propelling Dabang Delhi to a commanding 10-4 lead.

Second All-Out in 17th Minute:

Undeterred by Naveen’s injury in the 14th minute, Dabang Delhi continued their commanding performance, securing a second All-Out in the 17th minute and extending their lead to 20-10 by halftime.

Impressive First-Half Display:

Jaipur Pink Panthers’ star raider, Arjun Deshwal, faced a tough challenge as he failed to secure a single touchpoint in the first half. Dabang Delhi defenders showcased a flawless 100% tackle strike rate, propelling them to a substantial 23-11 lead at the break.

Jaipur Pink Panthers' Resurgence - Ankush's Stellar Defensive Performance:

Jaipur Pink Panthers intensified their efforts in the second half, with Ankush delivering a stellar defensive performance. Operating from the left corner, he achieved a High 5 and reduced the deficit to 6 points, executing a perfect tackle on Manjeet.

Super tackle for us but the raider seems to have injured himself.

Hope all's well with the Naveen Express 🙌#JPP #JPPvDEL #PKLSeason10 #RoarforPanthers #Kabaddi pic.twitter.com/uIT2KHmOwD
— Jaipur Pink Panthers (@JaipurPanthers) December 27, 2023

Arjun Deshwal's Heroics:

Remarkable Comeback:

Arjun Deshwal’s crucial touch on Manjeet leveled the scores at 29-29, marking a remarkable comeback for the Pink Panthers, erasing a 13-point deficit.

Late Drama and Tie:

In the dying stages, an error from Vikrant, stepping out of bounds before making a tackle, allowed the Pink Panthers to level the scores once again at 32-32. The match concluded with Ashu Malik opting to run down the clock and settle for a hard-fought tie.

Below: Post-match interview by winning captain and coach