Tamil Thalaivas vs Dabang Delhi PKL 2023 Highlights: Ajinkya Pawar powers Thalaivas to stellar 42-31 victory

Full Time Score: Tamil Thalaivas 42 Dabang Delhi 31

The match ends and it is a resounding victory for Tamil Thalaivas to start their season. They kickstart their PKL 2023 campaign with a 42-31 victory over Dabang Delhi.

On a night when we pinned the raiding exploits on Naveen Kumar, it was Ajinkya Pawar of Tamil Thalaivas who stole the show with some excellent raiding display. The dynamic star of the Thalaivas single-handedly decimated the Dabangs in Ahmedabad with 21 points.

Delhi, courtesy of their 11-point defeat, have nothing to show for after their first match in the PKL season.

Narender is pinned down by the Delhi defence. Little too late it seems as they are behind by 12 points with just 75 seconds to play.

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Ashu Malik gets a raid point. Sagar with a poor tackle on that occasion.

Ajnikya Pawar Points Tally today

Total Points: 18

Raid Points: 15

Tackle Points: 3

Excellent tackle point for Thalaivas. Ajinkya Pawar this time with his 3rd tackle point. A decent ankle hold and the pack comes to pin down the Delhi raider.

Tamil Thalaivas 39-25 Dabang Delhi

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We have less than five minutes remaining. Delhi need something humongous now to get back in this match. Thalaivas lead by 12 points. Dabang will now have to aim for a point, which can come if the margin is 7 or less than that.

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Narender Kandola gets a Super Raid as he manages a bonus and two touch points. And Naveen Kumar replies with a brace of his own. Dabang Delhi 24-36 Tamil Thalaivas

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Naveen Kumar comes back with a bonus point. The Dabangs will have to pick quick points now. They trail by 11 points with less than 8 minutes to go.

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Further trouble as Narender Kandola gets a raid point.

We are back after the timeout.

All Out!! The second time Dabang have succumbed collectively in this match. Thalaivas are on top and with just 10 minutes to go, the lead is now 12 points.

Tamil Thalaivas 32-20 Dabang Delhi

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Ajinkya Pawar has the Delhi players in a spell. He is picking up points for fun, two again with his latest raid. The Delhi defenders have no answer to his swiftness.

And on the other hand, Naveen Kumar is pinned and Tamil Thalaivas have a lead of 9 points now. Thalaivas 28 Dabang 19.

PKL Score: Tamil Thalaivas 25 Dabang Delhi 19

27'Seven minutes gone after the resumption and Thalaivas have extended their lead to six points.

Dubki from Ajinkya Pawar and two points for Thalaivas. He has been a revelation in this match. The commentator says to check if he has springs in his boots, but he surely has spring in his mind!!

8th Super 10 for Pawar in his PKL career. This one is an important one that's for sure. The dyanism, athleticism and skill Pawar has shown in this match is quite paramount.

What a raid by Ajinkya Pawar!! He was the last man for Thalaivas and he comes back with a super raid. Two touches and a Bonus to go with that. The raider is on fire. He has Super 10 in raid points. Thalaivas lead by 6 points.

Naveen Kumar is pinned down but two defenders were out of bounce before the touch. Hence it is two points for Delhi.

Bonus point for Ajinkya Pawar. That is his 7th raid point of the match.

Tamil Thalaivas 20-15 Dabang Delhi

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Ajinkya Pawar starts in excellent fashion again. A fantastic raid point for him.

2nd half starts and Naveen Kumar raids first. The Delhi captain is up against three and comes back with an empty raid.

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Half Time

An exhilarating half ends and Tamil Thalaivas lead by 4 points. This has been an excellent half and the Thalaivas defence has done superbly well.

Naveen Kumar got 7 raid points for Delhi, whereas Narender has been out of court for almost 9 minutes. At the break, Tamil Thalaivas lead Dabang Delhi 18-14 and we are in for a superb second half.

PKL Live Score: Tamil Thalaivas 18-13 Dabang Delhi

Super Tackle for Tamil Thalaivas!! Ajinkya Pawar with a thigh hold and Naveen succumbs. Massive two points for the Thalaivas.

Super Raid from Naveen Kumar! A huge raid from the Dabang Delhi raider and that is a massive moment. The Thalaivas defenders will be kicking themselves.

Tamil Thalaivas 16-10 Dabang Delhi

Raider Out! Dabang defence strikes and Narender Kandola is on the bench again.

Time Out: Tamil Thalaivas 16-9 Dabang Delhi PKL 2023 Live Score

"They will try for the bonus. Be alert and don't give them that," Tamil Thalaivas coach to his players.

Tamil Thalaivas 16-9 Dabang Delhi

17'All Out!! The first all out of the match as Dabang are cleaned by Tamil Thalaivas. Tamil Thalaivas 16-9 Dabang Delhi

Ajinkya Pawar gets a crucial point and Delhi are reduced to just one player.

Raiders are now going down, and Naveen Kumar can't escape that. TamiL Thalaivas are on fire and now have a 4-point lead.

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The defence is starting to come good for Tamil Thalaivas. An excellent ankle hold by Sahil Gulia and Ashu Malik is out.