- By Vishal Pushkar
- Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:09 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pro Kabaddi League 2025 Points Table: Dabang Delhi K.C. continued their top form as they squeezed out a close win, beating Haryana Steelers 38-37 at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday. On the opening day of the Chennai leg, Dabang Delhi kept regaining control, courtesy of talismanic Ashu Malik’s Super 10. However, a late fightback in the final quarter nearly gave the Steelers the victory, as Jaideep’s High Five and Vinay’s 18 points went in vain.
As per the press release by PKL, "Mohammadreza Shadloui and Ankit Dahiya helped Gujarat Giants secure a comfortable 33-27 win over the UP Yoddhas in the first match of Chennai leg at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday."
The Yoddhas’ Bhavani Rajput chipped in with some important points, but his efforts went in vain as the Giants clinched a much-needed victory to end their five-match losing streak.
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On Haryana Steelers’ Coach Manpreet Singh expression throughout the match: “The motivation Coach Manpreet gave in the closing minutes was outstanding. He told the players, ‘One-point loss or one-point win; that’s the difference this match will make.’ That truly fired them up. Vinay, especially, rose to the occasion with back-to-back raids. Scoring 18 points from 19 raids is phenomenal. For me, he was the standout raider for the Steelers, and his performance impressed me the most.”
On Ashu Malik’s performance: “Ashu announced his comeback in the last match, and he carried that form forward. Right from the beginning, his raids were sharp and relentless, putting constant pressure on Haryana’s defense. He’s a skilful player, who knows exactly when to strike and how to score. His presence was vital for Delhi, particularly in neutralizing the threat of Vinay and Shivam Patare. The defensive combination of Fazel Atrachali and Surjeet also played a key role, and together, the senior players anchored Delhi brilliantly.”
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On Gujarat Giants’ all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui’s performance: "The way Shadloui dominated right from the start was outstanding. He played with such intent and confidence; it’s the hallmark of a champion. Without the responsibility of captaincy, he looked more free, and it reflected in his raids and tackles. To perform like this against a strong side such as UP Yoddhas speaks volumes. If Shadloui and the Gujarat Giants continue this level of performance, they can definitely climb higher on the points table.”
On the upcoming ‘Revenge Week’ match between Puneri Paltan and Bengal Warriorz: “I believe Bengal Warriorz will present a tougher challenge to Puneri Paltan if Devank maintains his current form and receives the necessary support from the defense. Revenge Week is going to be full of fireworks.”