PKL 12 Highlight: Exciting Player Battles Ahead of Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi Clash

The last match of the first week of Pro Kabaddi League 12 (PKL 12) is set to be exciting, as Season 8 champions Dabang Delhi take on Season 10 champions Puneri Paltan. Week 1 has already thrilled fans, and the finale promises to be even more entertaining.

Both teams are coming off wins in their previous matches. Dabang Delhi, with a mix of young raiders and experienced defenders, will try to stop Puneri Paltan’s winning streak. Puneri Paltan, with their young squad, aim for four straight victories to secure the top spot in the standings.

Dabang Delhi beat Bengaluru Bulls in their opener, thanks to a strong defensive display, and they will look to repeat that performance. Puneri Paltan are also in good form after their win against Bengal Warriorz.

Ashu Malik vs Gaurav Khatri

Ashu Malik, Delhi’s MVP over the past two seasons, will aim to continue his strong form from the last match. He has been consistently excellent for Delhi, often winning matches almost single-handedly with his outstanding raiding skills. Ashu is also the key player in Delhi’s raiding lineup. In the previous game, he scored 15 raid points. To win, Puneri Paltan will need to stop him from scoring.

On the other side, Pune’s star defender Gaurav Khatri is the best player to challenge Ashu Malik. Gaurav, a right-corner specialist, has been in great form and poses a serious threat to Delhi’s raiders. Even though he scored just one point in the last match, his strong performances in the two games before that show he can trouble Ashu Malik. Pune’s defence is in top form, which could make life difficult for Delhi’s young raiding team.

Fazel Atrachali vs Aditya Shinde

The experienced Iranian defender Fazel Atrachali is the key player to watch in this match. Fazel has played in the PKL since season 2 and is considered one of the league’s best defenders.

At 33 years old, he will be the backbone of Dabang Delhi’s defence. If anyone can stop Puneri Paltan’s young raiders, it’s Fazel. He had a strong start in the opening match, scoring 3 tackle points, and will aim for 5 tackle points in the second match.

On the other side, Aditya Shinde, Puneri Paltan’s young raiding star, has been impressive this season. He scored 11 points in the last match and has been crucial to his team’s success so far.

Aditya adds flexibility to Puneri’s raiding attack, and if he continues his form, he might even challenge Fazel Atrachali successfully.

Surjeet Singh vs Aslam Inamdar

After a disappointing season last year, Dabang Delhi have placed their trust in Surjeet, and he had a strong start in the opening match. He scored 3 tackle points, helping his team secure the win. His experience at right cover will be crucial in stopping Pune’s young raiders and boosting Delhi’s chances.

For Puneri Paltan, captain Aslam will be the player to watch. His all-round skills can change the course of the match at any moment. Aslam has been performing consistently, and if Delhi wants to win, they must keep him under pressure and limit his time on the mat. In the previous match, he scored 11 points and will aim to deliver a similar performance in this game.

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