Ashu Malik's Heroics Salvage Dabang Delhi KC in Thrilling PKL Battle

In an electrifying encounter at the Pro Kabaddi League, Ashu Malik spearheaded Dabang Delhi KC's comeback to tie with Puneri Paltan 38-38. Malik's individual brilliance, scoring 17 points, and a dramatic final 10 minutes allowed Delhi to snatch a draw from the jaws of defeat.

Ashu Malik delivered an outstanding performance for Dabang Delhi KC in match 50 of Pro Kabaddi League 11. Completing his eighth consecutive Super 10, Malik played a crucial role in securing a 38-38 tie against Puneri Paltan at Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. The stand-in captain scored 17 points, ensuring his team took home half the points.

Puneri Paltan started strong under the raiding leadership of Akash Shinde, stepping in for absent skipper Aslam Inamdar. Defenders Aman and Abinesh Nadarajan bolstered the team's efforts with crucial tackles, as Mohit Goyat inflicted the first All Out. Ashu Malik, filling in for Naveen Kumar, was the first raider to reach 100 raid points this season, orchestrating a spirited comeback attempt despite facing formidable defensive stands from Aman and Abinesh.

In a gripping second half, Malik secured his ninth Super 10 in ten games, but lacked adequate support from his teammates. In contrast, the young Puneri Paltan squad maintained their momentum, inflicting a second All Out on Dabang Delhi KC with only ten minutes left. Yet, Malik's Super Raid turned the match, dismissing key Paltan players and triggering an All Out against their rivals. With stakes high, Dabang Delhi KC defenders rose to the challenge, culminating in a thrilling equalizer by Malik in the penultimate raid, leaving the match tied at 38-38.

(With inputs from agencies.)