Noida, Nov 23 (UNI) Dabang Delhi K.C. stretched their unbeaten run in PKL 11 after a comprehensive win against Jaipur Pink Panthers, dominating them with a scoreline of 35-21 at the Noida Indoor Stadium here.
Ashu Malik scored 9 points and was supported by Naveen Kumar and a High 5 from Yogesh on Friday night.
Arjun Deshwal and Ashu Malik got the first points for their respective teams in this contest. It was Jaipur Pink Panthers that got their noses in front courtesy of a tackle on Ashu Malik while he was on a Do-or-Die Raid.
Arjun Deshwal was sent to the bench quickly too, resulting in a slow start as the two teams took a cautious approach.
With Ashu Malik off the mat, it was Naveen Kumar who was keeping the scoreboard ticking for Dabang Delhi K.C.
However, Jaipur Pink Panthers regained their lead with Surjeet Singh getting a couple of tackles while Arjun Deshwal was doing what he does best in attack.
Dabang Delhi K.C. levelled things up as Yogesh inflicted a Super Tackle on Neeraj Narwal to make it an intense contest.
It was then the turn of Dabang Delhi K.C. to take the lead courtesy of Ashu Malik doing well on a Do-or-Die Raid.
Arjun Deshwal was unsuccessful in his Do-or-Die Raid as Dabang Delhi K.C. inflicted an All-Out with Ashu Malik continuing his good work, helping his team take control of the game and extending their lead to eight points with the scoreline reading 17-9 at half-time.
Dabang Delhi K.C. started off the second half in a similar dominant manner, extending their lead to 11 points with Ashu Malik and Ashish Malik delivering the goods.
They got another All-Out on Jaipur Pink panthers, making it a massive 14-point lead as the raiders kept them in command of the contest.
Arjun Deshwal came back in the game and managed to find his rhythm, trying to keep his team alive with the defenders contributing as well.
Jaipur Pink Panthers managed to close the gap to 11 points, keeping the game alive with under 10 minutes to go.
The hopes of a comeback didn’t last for too long for Jaipur Pink Panthers because Dabang Delhi K.C. kept their discipline on the defensive end.
Arjun Deshwal did get some raids as the game carried on, but it wasn’t enough for his side to close the gap on their opponents.
