Pro Kabaddi 2023 LIVE Score, Match 72: Dabang Delhi KC vs Patna Pirates - PKL 10 Live Updates and Commentary

This game deserved no other result. Just what the doctor ordered. A perfect end to a thriller of a show here at Jaipur. 

It was a tricky situation for Patna in the last raid. They could have allowed Delhi for a do-or-die raid but Manjeet preferred to spend all 30 seconds and settle for a draw. We can argue all day but you can't deny the fact that this has been one of the best comebacks by Patna in PKL. 

They were trailing by 10 points in the last 10 minutes but I guess the coach's motivation in the timeout worked wonders for them. You have to applaud Manjeet for what he has done today for Patna Pirates. Twice he helped Patna avoid an all-out and ensured that Delhi doesn't take a massive lead. Got eight raid points and a Super tackle and showed that he is not someone who backs out from a fight. And Sachin, you Beast. Has a below-par performance in the first 30 minutes. But his surge in the last few raids suddenly saw Patna rise up from the ashes. The defense had a poor day especially captain Neeraj Kumar who just gave away many freebies to Delhi. 

Meanwhile, Delhi won't be happy with the final result but they still extend their unbeaten run to seven matches. 5th consecutive Super 10 for the man, the myth, the legend Ashu Malik. Continues his fine form not just as a raider but as a captain as well. Meetu showed fine support with eight raid points. The defense was led by Vikrant who was everywhere today for Delhi. Except for some mistakes towards the end, it was a complete team performance by Delhi. 

So, it's the end of what has been a magnificent day of Kabaddi here in Jaipur. That's it from today's coverage and this is Meeth Agrawal signing off. 

40' Dabang Delhi KC 39-39 Patna Pirates

Both teams are playing it safe now. Pushing for just a draw. 

Final raid and Manjeet goes back with an empty raid. It's a tie!!

40' Dabang Delhi KC 39-39 Patna Pirates

Ashu Malik. You beauty. Escapes quickly from a dash by Neeraj. 

Sachin is pulling off a miracle here. Escapes an ankle hold by left corner and a dash by Mohit. Scores level now. 

39' Dabang Delhi KC 38-37 Patna Pirates

Sachin Sachin!! He has brought Patna right back in the game. A bonus under right in and an escape from Mohit's block. Just a point difference between both sides. 

38' Dabang Delhi KC 38-34 Patna Pirates

SUPER TACKLE!! Ashish at the left corner take responsibility and gets a hold of Sandeep. Sandeep tries his best to escape but just can't. 

No fun for Ashish this time. Sachin brings Delhi close to an all-out. 

ALL-OUT!!! What a comeback by Patna this has been. Ankit gets an ankle gold on Meetu who gets a bonus though. 

34' Dabang Delhi KC 35-29 Patna Pirates

It's all so easy for Ashu at the moment. No stopping for him as he gets the opposition captain Neeraj Kumar. 

A loose mistake by Yogesh at the right corner. He got an ankle hold on Sandeep but had stepped out of bounds before.

How fast Sandeep has been today. Run, fun and done. His motto today. Gets a running kick on Manjeet at the right in. 

So close yet so far. Ankit gets an ankle hold on Ashu Malik at the left corner. Other defenders come with timely support. Ashu tries his best to cross the midline but just misses by cms. Delhi review it but it is unsuccessful. 

32' Dabang Delhi KC 35-26 Patna Pirates

The Patna coach has asked his raiders to do quick raids and attempt for bonuses. Will the strategy work for them?

Manjeet spends all 30 seconds on the court and just at the last second gets a running hand touch on Ashish at the left corner. 

Neeraj shuts the door for Meetu with a block from the right corner.

A scorpion kick by Sandeep on the left corner Ashish who gets a hit on his chest. 

TIMEOUT!

30' Dabang Delhi KC 33-23 Patna Pirates

A confident ankle hold by Ashish and Sandeeps's short quick run comes to an end. 

A bonus attempt by Meetu under left corner. But a smashing dash by the right cover sends Meetu out. However, Ankit gets the point as he got the first touch. 

Another ankle hold by Yogesh. This time on Sachin at the right corner. 

Manjeet gets his first raid point of the day with a toe touch on Krishan at the right corner. 

28' Dabang Delhi KC 30-22 Patna Pirates

Very courageous from Sandeep as he pursuits and gets a quick touch on Mohit. 

A quick shuffle by Meetu near the right in and he gets bonus under him.

A extension of arm and Sandeep Kumar gets a running and touch on Vikrant.

26' Dabang Delhi KC 29-20 Patna Pirates

Drama here in Jaipur. Sachin swears on the mat claiming a touch on Mohit who dies it. However, referee rules in favor of Sachin. 

A turn and a twist by Meetu. Neeraj came for a dash from right cover but Meetu's turn helps him escape. 

24' Dabang Delhi KC 28-19 Patna Pirates

5th consecutive Super 10 for Ashu Malik. What a player he is. This time gets Manish with an easy touch on his chest. 

Manjeet responds with another bonus. 

Ashu is pushing another all-out on Patna. Gets Sandeep Kumar this time. 

How many times will Manjeet save Patna. Once again he is the last man and gets a running hand touch on Mohit. 

Ashu, meanwhile continues to put pressure as he gets a kick on Ankit at the left corner. 

This time no freebies for Manjeet. ALL OUT! Gets a bonus but couldn't escape Yogesh's ankle hold.

22' Dabang Delhi KC 22-15 Patna Pirates

The Pirates are now playing on do-or-die raids. 

Do or die raid for Delhi. A tough situation for Meetu but he stands tall and gets two points. Pushes Krishan Dhull on the right corner while also getting a toe touch on Neeraj Kumar. 

A confident bonus from Manjeet in a do or die raid. Not often we see this. 

HALF-TIME!! Dabang Delhi KC 20-14 Patna Pirates

How to stop Ashu Malik? This has been the question on every team's mind since the last five matches. He has been absolutely magnificent and elegant with his raiding. With ease, he has already secured nine raid points which included a 4-point raid that changed the course of the game. A huge shoutout to Vikrant who finally showed his worth with some superb tackles from the left cover. Dash, block, ankle hold, he displayed every skill just inside 20 minutes. 

Meanwhile, the Pirates have looked off, especially their defense. Manjeet kept them alive initially with a Super Tackle but it couldn't last long as another attack from Delhi was on its way which the Pirates couldn't stop. Sachin also looked out of touch but needs to perform well now to help the Pirates make a comeback. 

20' Dabang Delhi KC 20-14 Patna Pirates

Ashu is closing in on his Super 10 but doesn't rush it as he settles with an empty raid. 

SUBSTITUTION
In : Nitin Chandel Out : Mohit

A silly mistake by Nitin Chandel as he loses balance and steps out of bounds. 

Advance tackle by Ankit and Ashu splashes and escapes. Gets his 300th point in PKL history. 

It's Vikrant's day today in defense. He is having a day to remember as he gets Sachin with a back hold to end the first half. 

18' Dabang Delhi KC 18-13 Patna Pirates

Sachin finally adds to his tally. Gets a running hand touch on Manjeet at the right in.

Krishan also supports Sachin as he gets his first point of the day with an ankle hold on Meetu at the right corner. 

A multi-point raid by Sachin. He is coming back in form. Escapes an ankle hold by Yogesh. Also, a defender was also out of bounds. However, Delhi claims just one point and have reviewed it. The review is successful for Delhi and Patna get just one point. 

16' Dabang Delhi KC 18-10 Patna Pirates

Quick feet movement by Ashu Malik and he wisely gets a running bonus under the right in.

Vikrant has his man. Sudhakar runs in his hands and gives away his ankles. Sudhakar almost escapes but the timely support from the team help's Vikrant's cause. 

14' Dabang Delhi KC 16-19 Patna Pirates

A diving running hand touch by Meetu on Manish. And once again the Pirates are left with one man. 

Sudhakar comes as a sub but the move doesn't work for the Pirates. He gets a bonus under right corner but cannot escape Vikrant's block.

12' Dabang Delhi KC 12-9 Patna Pirates

Super tackle opportunity for Patna and they get one. Ashu comes with a running hand touch on Manjeet but Manjeet gets both of his ankles and Manish comes with timely support. Manjeet is pulling off a show here in Jaipur. The lone warrior for Patna Pirates. 

A back kick attempt by Manjeet on the left corner. Doesn't gets a touch though. Vikrant comes in from cover and gets a hold on him to send Manjeet back to the hut. 

TIMEOUT!

10' Dabang Delhi KC 11-7 Patna Pirates

Three men left for Patna and Ashu is in once again. Uh-oh!! The left corner seems to have step out of bounds. He has to go. Meanwhile, Ashu gets a touch on Sachin and it's another multi-point raid for him. Patna on the verge of an all-out. 

Manjeet keeps Patna's hopes alive. Last man standing but he gets a toe touch on Ashish at the left corner keeping Patna still in the game. 

9' Dabang Delhi KC 9-6 Patna Pirates

SUPER RAID!!!! Ashu, you beauty. There's just no stopping for this man. Tries a bonus under left corner and on his way back meets the right cover along with two other defenders. He looks like he has been dashed out but his fingers cross the midline just in time. Patna review it but it's unsuccessful and it is 4 points for Ashu. 

Sachin also opens his account as he gets a fine touch on Ashish's chest. 

Ashu is not stopping her. This time an advance tackle from Neeraj but Ashu escapes.  

7' Dabang Delhi KC 4-4 Patna Pirates

Blink and you miss. Such has been Sudhakar's start today. Manjeet advances for a back hold from right in but Sudhakar turns and escapes. 

A shuffle from Meetu at the left corner and he runs towards the right cover Neeraj Kumar and gets a hand touch.

Manjeet tries a bonus under right in and he gets one.

5' Dabang Delhi KC 3-3 Patna Pirates

The siren has blown which means its a do-or-die raid. Manjeet attempts a toe touch on the right cover but skipper Neeraj quickly gets his ankle.

Quick movements by Sudhakar and he gets a toe touch on the right corner Yogesh. 

First point for Ashu as he gets a running hand touch on Krishan Dhull. 

3' Dabang Delhi KC 2-1 Patna Pirates

Mohit takes revenge as he gets Patna's star Sachin with a block at the left corner. 

A running hand touch attempt by Manjeet at the right corner. Ohhh No!! He steps out of bounds and gives away an easy point to Delhi.

1' Dabang Delhi KC 0-1 Patna Pirates

First blood drawn as Ankit gets the main man Ashu Malik with an ankle hold at the left corner. 

LINEUPS


Dabang Delhi KC

Starters: Meetu Sharma, Manjeet, Yogesh, Ashish, Ashu Malik(C), Mohit, Vikrant

Subs: Manu, Himmat Antil, Balasaheb Jadhav, Vishal Bhardwaj, Akash Prasher, Yuvraj Pandeya, Nitin Chandel


Patna Pirates


Starters: Ankit, Krishan, Neeraj Kumar(C), Daniel Odhiambo, Manjeet, Manish, Sachin

Subs: Naveen Sharma, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, Sandeep Kumar, Sanjay, Zheng Wei Chen, Rohit, Babu M

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WELCOME, WELCOME, KABADDI LOVERS, to the Pro Kabaddi League 2023's live coverage by Sportskeeda! This is Meeth Agrawal and today, we're in for an absolute cracker of a clash – the 72nd Match between Dabang Delhi KC and the Patna Pirates.

The gods seemed to have tested Dabang Delhi KC, striking them with a devastating blow as their star raider, Naveen Kumar has been ruled out for the entire PKL season due to injury. The absence of Naveen casts a shadow of doubt, but fear not! Enter Ashu Malik, who not only filled the captain's shoes but danced past them, registering four consecutive Super 10s and leading Delhi to a sensational four-game winning streak. Currently perched at the third spot with seven wins in 11 outings, Delhi is riding a wave of momentum, and they surely aim to ride it straight to victory.

On the other side of the mat, we have the Patna Pirates, having a rollercoaster run this season. With five wins and six defeats in 11 games, the Pirates have showcased glimpses of brilliance but found themselves struggling under pressure. After securing two consecutive victories, they suffered a gut-wrenching loss to Bengaluru Bulls, giving away a game that seemed comfortably in their grasp. The Pirates now harbor a burning desire for redemption, seeking to bounce back stronger. Their collective efforts as a unit have been commendable, but handling pressure is the missing piece of their puzzle.

Who will emerge victorious? Buckle up as we dive into the heart-pounding action. Stay tuned!