Raiders Ajay Kumar and Pardeep Kumar helped Gujarat Giants beat Haryana Steelers 32-26 in match 84 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 in Bengaluru on Monday. Gujarat dominated right from the first whistle and gave Haryana’s defence no chance to stamp their authority.
Ajay Kumar scored a Super 10 (11 points) while Pardeep Kumar fetched 10 points, including 1 for a tackle as Gujarat halted their losing streak against an in-form Steelers side. Their defenders had a solid game too, with the seasoned corner combination of Ravinder Pahal and Girish Ernak impressing.
Dabang Delhi K.C. showed great composure to clinch a 36-30 comeback win against U Mumba in the second match of the day. The scores were level with 5 minutes remaining, but substitute Neeraj Narwal’s raids helped the Delhi team clinch an all out in the final minute and eventually win the encounter.
Their all-rounder Vijay scored 12 points (including 1 for a tackle) and was ably supported by defender Manjeet Chhillar with 4 points. U Mumba lacked the lethal edge on the night to lose against arch-rivals Delhi for the second time in Season 8.
Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tie | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 53 |
2 | Bengaluru Bulls | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 46 |
3 | Patna Pirates | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 45 |
4 | Haryana Steelers | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 43 |
5 | U Mumba | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 42 |
6 | Bengal Warriors | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 41 |
7 | U.P Yoddha | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 40 |
8 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 40 |
9 | Tamil Thalaivas | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 39 |
10 | Puneri Paltan | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 37 |
11 | Gujarat Giants | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 33 |
12 | Telugu Titans | 14 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 22 |
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