Dabang Delhi K.C. maintained their unbeaten run in PKL Season 11, claiming a dominant 35-21 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday (November 22). This victory extended their winning streak to six games, solidifying their position as one of the top contenders this season.
Ashu Malik was the standout performer for Delhi, scoring 9 points and leading the charge in raids. He was ably supported by Naveen Kumar, who added 4 points, and Yogesh, whose Hi-5 in defense turned the tide in Delhi’s favor. On the other hand, Jaipur Pink Panthers struggled despite Arjun Deshwal’s valiant effort, scoring 7 points in a losing cause.
The match began with both teams adopting a cautious approach. Arjun Deshwal and Ashu Malik opened the scoring for their respective teams. Jaipur gained an early advantage with a tackle on Ashu Malik during a Do-or-Die raid, but Dabang Delhi quickly responded as Yogesh executed a Super Tackle on Neeraj Narwal to level the score. Naveen Kumar kept Delhi’s scoreboard ticking, and Ashu Malik’s consistent raids gave his team the upper hand.
Delhi took control of the game with an ALL OUT on Jaipur just before halftime, extending their lead to 17-9. The second half saw Dabang Delhi start aggressively, inflicting another ALL OUT and widening the gap to 14 points. Despite a brief resurgence from Jaipur, led by Arjun Deshwal, Delhi’s disciplined defense and cohesive teamwork ensured a comfortable 14-point victory.
Earlier in the evening, the UP Yoddhas delighted the home crowd with a commanding 40-24 win over Tamil Thalaivas. Bhavani Rajput was the star of the match, scoring a Super 10, while Hitesh’s High 5 in defense anchored the Yoddhas’ performance.
The first half was evenly contested, with both teams taking the game to Do-or-Die raids. UP Yoddhas initially gained an edge with Bharat’s successful raids, but Tamil Thalaivas fought back through their defenders and raiders, resulting in a 13-13 stalemate at halftime.
In the second half, the Yoddhas turned the tide, inflicting the first ALL OUT within minutes. Bhavani Rajput and Hitesh continued to dominate, with Bhavani completing his Super 10 and Hitesh achieving a well-earned High 5. The Yoddhas inflicted another ALL OUT on Tamil Thalaivas to seal a massive 16-point victory.
With these results, both Dabang Delhi K.C. and UP Yoddhas have showcased their championship potential, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their upcoming matches in PKL Season 11.
