Dabang Delhi K.C. Reach PKL 2025 Final After Dramatic Tiebreaker Win Over Puneri Paltan
In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League 2025 Qualifier 1, Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan were locked at 34-34 after regulation, forcing a tiebreaker. Dabang Delhi prevailed 6-4, securing a finals berth, while Puneri Paltan will get another shot in Qualifier 2. The match featured intense defensive play, multiple lead changes, and standout performances from Ashu Malik, Aditya Shinde, and Saurabh Nandal.
Dabang Delhi K.C. booked their place in the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 final after defeating Puneri Paltan in a dramatic Qualifier 1 encounter that went to a tiebreaker at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium. The teams were level at 34-34 after an intensely contested match, marked by strong defensive performances and frequent momentum shifts. Dabang Delhi took an early lead through tackles by Saurabh Nandal, Sandeep, and Surjeet Singh, and extended it with Ashu Malik’s raids, including a multi-point effort that led to the game’s first all-out. Puneri Paltan fought back with Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite leading the raids, supported by crucial tackles from Abinesh Nadarajan, Gurdeep, and Vishal Bhardwaj. The first half ended with Dabang Delhi holding a narrow 18-17 lead. The second half saw Puneri Paltan surge ahead with a Super Raid from Aditya Shinde and effective tackling from Gaurav Khatri, but Dabang Delhi, led by Neeraj Narwal and Ashu Malik, clawed back, leveling the scores in the final minute. In the ensuing tiebreaker—the third between these teams this season—Saurabh Nandal’s tackle gave Dabang Delhi the edge, with Akshit Dhull and Ashu Malik sealing the 6-4 win. Puneri Paltan will now play Qualifier 2 for another chance to reach the final.
