PKL 2023 Highlights, Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi: Paltan Beat Dabang By 30-23 At Home, Climb To Top Of Table

Paltan showed a masterclass at their home, securing a comprehensive victory without having to go all out against Dabang. The lone positive for Dabang was Ashu Malik, who notched the highest raid points of the match with 9. 

Puneri Paltan 30:23 Dabang Delhi (FT)

Paltan is playing it smart, strategically running down the clock.

Puneri Paltan 27:21 Dabang Delhi (38')

Pankaj fails to breach the 3-man defence as Paltan gets another two points.

Puneri Paltan 24:19 Dabang Delhi (33')

Aslam Mustafa has been the X-factor in the match so far, accumulating eight points.

Puneri Paltan 22:17 Dabang Delhi (30')

Green card for Pankaj and Gaurav for neck holding. We are seeing the best of defence in this match. Both teams showing strength and skills simultaneously. No easy points for raiders.

Puneri Paltan 20:16 Dabang Delhi (27')

Mohit Goyat and Aslam Mustafa are picking points for fun off Dabang's shaky defence. On the other hand, their defence is holding strong so far.

Puneri Paltan 18:12 Dabang Delhi (HT)

Paltan's increase their lead with an early all-out.

Puneri Paltan 13:8 Dabang Delhi (14')

Ashu and Yogesh do the unthinkable, 2 man super-tackle!

Puneri Paltan 8:7 Dabang Delhi (12')

Paltan's defence is puttting up a show here, acting like a fortress.

Puneri Paltan 8:4 Dabang Delhi (11')

Puneri Paltan come into this match following a convincing 49-19 victory against Bengal Warriors. It was their third win of the season

Dabang Delhi, on the other hand, secured a 51-40 win over Telugu Titans in their recent match.

Puneri Paltan 5:3 Dabang Delhi (7')

Dabang Delhi won the toss and selected court.

It's all even after 40 minutes of thrilling action. What a game! UP were left with last man standing, but Vijay Malik plays it safe.

Bengal Warriors 37:37 UP Yoddhas (FT)

Surender has grabbed 18 points tonight, single-handedly helping Yodhas towards victory.

Bengal Warriors 33:36 UP Yoddhas (38')

Nitin Kumar could not repeat his two-point raid as Yoddhas inflict an all-out this time around.

Bengal Warriors 30:35 UP Yoddhas (34')

Warriors are back in the game after inflicting an all out on Yoddhas, 4 points for them!

Bengal Warriors 25:24 UP Yoddhas (29')

Yoddhas get two points from a super tackle on Mandeep.

Bengal Warriors 17:21 UP Yoddhas (25')

UP Yoddhas take a comfortable lead after the end of first half. Surender Gill and Vijay Malik have been the star of the first half.

Bengal Warriors 14:18 UP Yoddhas (HT)

UP Yoddhas are narrowly leading after the first 10 minutes. They are maintaining a strong defence, successfully sending Maninder Singh to the dugout.

Bengal Warriors 7:9 UP Yoddhas (11')

Nitin Kumar takes two, with a bonus point. (Aamir Khan in the house!)

Bengal Warriors 6:7 UP Yoddhas (7')

Surender Gill starts with Super Raid!

Bengal Warriors 1:3 UP Yoddhas

Bengal Warriors: Maninder Singh, Vaibhav Garje, Darpan, Nitin Kumar, Shrikant Jadhav, Shubham Shinde, Aditya S

UP Yoddhas: Pardeep Narwal, Ashu Singh, Gurdeep, Surender Gill, Vijay Malik, Nitesh Kumar, Sumit

Bengal Warriors currently lead the PKL Season 10 points table after playing 5 matches. With 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie, they have accumulated 18 points.

On the other hand, UP Yoddhas occupy the eighth position with 12 points, having secured 2 wins and suffered 2 losses in their matches.

In the history of PKL, Bengal Warriors and UP Yoddhas have faced each other 12 times, with both teams securing 4 wins, suffering 4 losses, and sharing the spoils in 4 matches.

In their recent clash in Season 9, UP Yoddhas emerged victorious with a 33-32 scoreline.

Bengal Warriors aim to bounce back after their first loss in Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 against Puneri Paltan on December 16 (19-49).

UP Yoddhas also seek redemption following their 36-38 loss to Bengaluru Bulls.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of first match of the day to be played between Bengal Warriors and UP Yoddhas at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune.