Pro Kabaddi 2018, Dabang Delhi vs Puneri Paltan as it happened: Puneri Paltan win 31-27

Puneri Paltan saw off the challenge of Dabang Delhi 27-31 and extended their lead at the top of the table in Zone A of Pro Kabaddi. It was a low scoring affair as both teams battled hard to earn points but Pune came out on top in the end. This turned out to be a low scoring match as both teams grinded their lives to get points. Sandeep Narwal and Rinku Narwal caused the trouble for Delhi’s raiders who continuously made errors like stepping in the lobby or being timed out. Naveen Kumar was the highest scoring raider for Delhi with 6 raid points while Joginder Narwal tried his best to help his team win with 4 tackle points but it went in vain. Girish Maruti Ernak regained the Orange Band after claiming 2 tackle points to take his tally to 31 tackle points.Catch all the action as it happened of Pro Kabaddi 2018 as Dabang Delhi took on Puneri Paltan through our live blog.

21:02 hrs IST

Puneri Paltan win 31-27

Full time and Dabang Delhi go down 27-31 to Puneri Paltan in Pro Kabaddi 2018 Zone A match. A bitterly disappointing result fro Delhi who lead at one point in the match by 4 points.

20:51 hra IST

Delhi up against it

Last five minutes and Delhi have all to do. Pune if they are careful can see this one out easily. 28-23 the score to Pune.

20:43 hrs IST

10 minutes left

last 10 minutes of the game and delhi still trail Pune. 25-21 the score. A Couple of substitutions to change the course of the game. Pune though still favourites.

20:36 hrs IST

Delhi close gap

Delhi have closed the gap slightly with Naveen Kumar doing well but Pune still remain ahead with a lead that they should feel comfortable with. 24-18 the score. Other members from Delhi need to stand up and be counted.

20:24 hrs IST

Pune leap in front

Naveen Kumar’s Unsuccessful raid means Delhi are all out and Pune are back in front!!. 22-15 they lead as we have now reach half time. Do Delhi have another comeback in them?

20:21 hrs IST

Teams level

Both teams now level at 14-14 as the match ebbs and flows from one direction to the other. Team effort from both sides.

20:14 hrs IST

Turn around !!!!!

Delhi have turned the match around completely. 13-9 the score now in favour of the team from the capital. Naveen Kumar’s superb raid gave Delhi 4 points after an allout and Delhi are now ahead.

20:08 hrs IST

Pune dominant

Puneri Paltan have made the brighter start out of the two sides. 5-2 they lead. GB More with 3 of their points.

20:00 hrs IST

Toss

Puneri Paltan win the toss & select the Choice of court, Delhi to Raid first

19:50 hrs IST

Standings

Puneri Paltan sit top of the table with 32 points while Dabang Delhi are fifth with 15 points.

19:30 hrs IST

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