Akash Shinde leads Puneri Paltan to thrilling win over Dabang Delhi

Puneri Paltan played their cards perfectly in the last minute to clinch a thriller

Puneri Paltan saw off a spirited fightback from Dabang Delhi to register a thrilling 47-44 victory in a Pro Kabaddi League match here on Saturday.

Puneri held a comfortable lead going into the last 10 minutes of the match, but captain Naveen Kumar put up an inspiring performance to lead the comeback for Dabang Delhi.

However, the Pune side held its nerve in the dying minutes of the game and eventually emerged victorious at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.

With the win, Puneri Paltan moved to the top of the table.

Ashu Malik picked up a couple of touch points as Dabang Delhi took a 6-4 lead in the fifth minute. Naveen also stepped up his game and reduced Puneri to just two members on the mat.

Moments later, Ravi Kumar tackled Akash Shinde as the Delhi team inflicted an all out in the ninth minute to take a 13-7 lead.

However, Pankaj Mohite and Akash Shinde effected raids and kept Puneri Paltan in the game at 12-16.