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Pro Kabaddi League 2018 as it happened, Dabang Delhi vs Gujarat Fortunegiants: Match ends in a tie
Dabang Delhi came back from the dead to eke out a nerve-wracking 32-32 draw against runners up Gujarat Fortunegiants on the third day of the Pro Kabaddi tournament at the packed Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday. Trailing 12-17 at halftime, Delhi rode substitute Chandran Ranjit’s 10 points to forge a comeback with Naveen Kumar also contributing (five points). For Gujarat, Sachin (seven points), Rohit Gulia (five points), K. Prapanjan (four points) and Ruturaj Koravi (four points) did well but in the end failed to edge past their dogged opponents.
21:14 hrs IST
That’s it, thanks for joining us
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21:05 hrs IST
It’s a tie
The match ends in a tie. What a thriller!!! It would feel like a win for Delhi and a loss to Gujarat Fortunegiants.
21:01 hrs IST
Too close to call
Less than a minute to go and the scores are level!!! Gujarat must be kicking themselves for throwing aaway what looked like a comfortable lead!!!!
20:56 hrs IST
Ranjit you beauty!!!
Chandran Ranjit has been a star for Delhi all night and he earns two massive points for Delhi. All Delhi in last five minutes. Scores level
20:51 hrs IST
Another Super tackle
Another super tackle, this time by Ruturaj Koravi, gives two more points to the Fortunegiants and the lead with around seven minutes to looks very healthy.
20:48 hrs IST
Foolish from Delhi
Delhi concede a bonus point in a do or die raid, very avoidable.
20:40 hrs IST
Captain Sunil Kumar with a Super Duper tackle
Just as Delhi were closing the lead a super tackle gives Delhi two points and a five point lead is restored. Result could have been different had the decision been reviewed.
20:36 hrs IST
Prapanjan’s mistake gives Delhi a point
A mistake by Prpanjan has given a point to Dabang Delhi as we head into the business end of the game!!! 21-17 to Gujarat.
20:33 hrs IST
Fortunegiants extend lead
Gujarat have extended their lead in the second half. some mistakes by Delhi but some brilliance by Gujarat as well.
20:25 hrs IST
Half time, Gujarat in front!!!
Gujarat are leading at Half time, they started brightly and have kept their lead in tact!!!. delhi though have improved and are not out of the game.
20:21 hrs IST
Ranjit and Narwal shine for Gujarat
Chandran Ranjit and Joginder narwal have been the stars for the Dabang Delhi, both earning points.
20:17 hrs IST
Delhi close gap
Delhi have closed the gap on Gujarat after they had taken quite a lead in the opening minutes!!!
20:12 hrs IST
Both tams steady
After Gujrat surged ahead after getting Delhi all out, both teams are picking up points. 12-7 to Gujarat currently. Will Delhi’s experience get them through a relatively inexperienced Gujarat side.
20:08 hrs IST
Gujarat start brightly
Fortunegiants have begun better of the two teams!! they lead 6-2 and Delhi are all out in less than 10 minutes!!! 9-3 to Gujarat
20:04 hrs IST
Good start by Gujarat
It’s a good start by Gujarat after Delhi get on the board first. Two points are earned by Prapanjan and they lead 2-1
20:00 hrs IST
Delhi win Toss
Dabang Delhi have won the toss!!
19:54 IST
Both teams are out on the mat
Both teams are out on the mat, time for the toss!!!!
19:47 hrs IST
Match set to begin!!
The match is set to begin in just over 10 minutes’ time.
19:35 hrs IST
Dominant Gujarat!!!
Gujarat won all three matches against Delhi in the 2017 edition of the Pro Kabaddi League. Can Delhi reverse the trend or will the Fortunegiants will rule the team from the capital.
19:26 hrs IST
Only way up for Delhi
Delhi finished bottom of Zone A in 2017. The team from the capital will be looking to make amends and start strong from the very first match.
19:25 IST
Gujarat hope to go one better
Gujarat lost the final of the last edition to Patna Pirates, they will be hoping to go one better this time and lift the trophy.
19:10 hrs IST
Hello and welcome
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