Dabang Delhi, led by Ashu Malik and coached by Joginder Narwal, reached the final after defeating Puneri Paltan in a dramatic 6–4 tiebreaker in Qualifier 1. Playing on home turf, Delhi will rely on key players like Fazel Atrachali, Saurabh Nandal, and Malik to maintain their defensive strength and finish strong under pressure.

Puneri Paltan, under the guidance of Ajay Thakur and captain Aslam Inamdar, bounced back in Qualifier 2 with a dominant win over Telugu Titans. Their mix of youth and experience, supported by raiders like Aditya Shinde, has made them the most balanced side of PKL 12.

Both coaches praised their teams’ unity and resilience. Narwal said belief and teamwork led Delhi back to the final, while Thakur credited discipline and togetherness for Paltan’s success. With both sides evenly matched, the PKL 12 final promises a thrilling contest decided by fine margins.

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Head coach Ajay Thakur praised the team’s discipline and collective effort. “Every player, from Vishal to Gaurav Khatri, contributed to our rhythm and control. This performance gives us confidence for future matches,” he said. Thakur also highlighted Aslam Inamdar’s leadership, noting his composure and ability to guide players effectively.

Inamdar credited the coaching staff for building trust and accountability. “Our coach lets us make the right calls on the mat, which boosts our confidence and performance,” he said. Puneri Paltan now focus on their next crucial clash against Dabang Delhi, described by Thakur as a strong and well-balanced team.

Other key matchups include Bengal Warriorz versus Bengaluru Bulls. Bengal will rely on Devank for raiding, while Bulls look to Alireza Mirzaian and Yogesh’s defensive efforts. Both matches promise high-energy contests, with tactical gameplay and close scores expected throughout.

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Both teams started strongly with early points from Rakesh and Neeraj Narwal. Delhi’s Neeraj Narwal triggered the first All-Out of the game, giving his side a crucial four-point lead. The momentum shifted toward Delhi as Ajinkya Pawar and Surjeet Singh added valuable points. By halftime, Delhi led comfortably at 21-14.

In the second half, Gujarat Giants fought back through Himanshu Jaglan and Mohammadreza Shadloui, who completed their High Fives with strong tackles. Himanshu Singh’s all-round effort helped Gujarat level the score, but Delhi regained control with timely raids from Akshit Dhull and Neeraj Narwal.

In the closing minutes, Dhull’s Super Raid sealed the victory. His composure and attacking display earned Delhi their second win over Gujarat this season, keeping them firmly in contention for the top spot in the PKL table.

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The match began positively for U Mumba, with Sandeep Kumar scoring early. Neeraj Narwal responded with two points to keep Dabang Delhi in contention, and the first ten minutes ended 9-7. Dabang Delhi later equalized at 12-12, as Ashu Malik started to make an impact. Sunil Kumar’s Super Tackle briefly gave U Mumba a lead, but Ashu Malik’s multi-point raid at halftime inflicted an All Out. The first half ended 19-17 in favor of Dabang Delhi.

In the second half, Dabang Delhi K.C. increased pressure. Fazel Atrachali and Surjeet Singh made crucial tackles, while Ashu Malik executed another Super Raid to enforce a double All Out. Dabang Delhi extended their lead to 37-19, showing clear dominance in the third quarter with 18 points scored.

U Mumba struggled to respond, with Sandeep Kumar being the only highlight. Ashu Malik completed his stellar performance with a Super Raid, securing the win. Dabang Delhi K.C. now tops the points table after this commanding victory.

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