Puneri Paltan Claim Top Spot After Thrilling Tie-Breaker Win Over Dabang Delhi

Puneri Paltan defeated Dabang Delhi 6-5 in the 10th tie-breaker of PKL 12 after a 38-38 draw at Thyagaraj Stadium. Pankaj Mohite scored 7 points and skipper Aslam Inamdar 6. Ajinkya Pawar’s Super 10 and Saurabh Nandal’s High Five could not prevent the loss. Puneri staged a strong comeback with key raids and bonus points, moving to the top of the standings.

When the Puneri Paltan faced Dabang Delhi K.C. at the Thyagaraj Stadium on Sunday night, the match turned out to be a thrilling contest that went down to a tie-breaker. Both teams displayed remarkable skill, but Puneri Paltan emerged victorious 6-5 after the scores were locked at 38-38 in regulation time. The win propelled Puneri Paltan to the top of the PKL 12 standings on points difference, with standout performances from Pankaj Mohite, who scored 7 points, and skipper Aslam Inamdar, who added 6.

The Paltan dominated early, with sharp raids from Mohite and Aditya Shinde helping them build a 14-7 lead by the 10-minute mark. Dabang Delhi fought back in the second quarter, led by Ajinkya Pawar’s raids and a Super 10, narrowing the deficit and taking a 21-20 lead at halftime. The third quarter saw both sides exchanging blows, with Dabang Delhi inflicting a second ALL OUT to maintain a 32-27 advantage.

In the closing stages, Puneri Paltan responded with crucial tackles and raids, reducing Dabang Delhi to one player and forcing the tie-breaker. In the decisive moments, Aditya Shinde, Mohit Goyat, and Aslam Inamdar secured key points, allowing Puneri Paltan to clinch a 6-5 tie-breaker win, marking the 10th tie-breaker of the season.