Dabang Delhi top PKL after Revenge Week back-to-back wins

Dabang Delhi K.C. produced consecutive high-stakes performances in Chennai this week, edging defending champions Haryana Steelers 38-37 on September 29 and then routing UP Yoddhas 43-26 on October 3 at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium as the Pro Kabaddi League entered its Revenge Week. The wins consolidated Delhi's position at the top of the standings as the midseason race for playoff places intensifies.

The September 29 encounter with Haryana was a one-point thriller. Delhi led 19-13 at halftime after a dominant second quarter that included an all out against the champions, but Haryana rallied in the third and final quarters. Vinay scored a match-high 18 raid points for the Steelers and Jaideep produced a high five in defence, keeping Haryana within striking distance. The climax came in the closing minutes when Haryana leveled the scores before Neeraj Narwal completed a decisive raid that restored Delhi's advantage. Captain Ashu Malik again delivered a Super 10 to anchor Delhi's attack and key defenders Surjeet Singh and Saurabh Nandal provided crucial support as Delhi held on.

Earlier on September 29 Gujarat Giants ended a long skid with a 33-27 victory over UP Yoddhas,...