Dabang Delhi K.C.’s seasoned stars had a night to remember as they helped their team beat Patna Pirates 32-29 in Match 62 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 at The Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
Manjeet Chhillar, the defender with most tackle points in vivo PKL history, produced a last-raid tackle to clinch the thriller for Delhi, who were once again without the services of their star raider Naveen Kumar.
Vijay aided with 9 points while Sandeep Narwal, playing the role of an all-rounder, clinched 8 points in a win that helped Delhi move to the top of the points table.
Patna lacked the usual sharpness in their defence and that ultimately cost them the match.
Gujarat Giants hold U Mumba to thrilling tie
U Mumba and Gujarat Giants shared the spoils in an entertaining 24-24 tie in Match 63.
Ajay Kumar, Gujarat’s star of the night with 7 points, clinched an important point in the last minute to earn his team a tie.
Both teams will look back at the match and think they could have won it had they been a little more proactive.
Ajith Kumar was the best raider for Mumbai in the low-scoring game that also their right corner Rinku pick up a High 5.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tie | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| 2 | Patna Pirates | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 40 |
| 3 | Bengaluru Bulls | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 39 |
| 4 | UP Yoddha | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 |
| 5 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 31 |
| 6 | U Mumba | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 31 |
| 7 | Tamil Thalaivas | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| 8 | Bengal Warriors | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 30 |
| 9 | Haryana Steelers | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 24 |
| 10 | Gujarat Giants | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 23 |
| 11 | Puneri Paltan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| 12 | Telugu Titans | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 12 |