Dabang Delhi skipper Ashu Malik hailed the team’s defense ahead of the Pro Kabaddi 2025 Final. They were the first team to make it to the title clash this season. The former champions beat Puneri Paltan in Qualifier 1.
Ashu Malik reckoned that the defense was their real strength. In the first Qualifier, Dabang Delhi’s defenders put up an all-round display. Saurabh Nandal and Sandeep scored three tackle points each, while Fazel Atrachali and Surjeet Singh bagged two tackle points apiece.
Dabang Delhi K.C. Captain Ashu Malik interacted with the press ahead of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Final during a Media Day organized by JioStar.
“All the players will do well. The defense and raiding both will do well. We will win only if all the players do well. The aim will be for everyone to do well. I think our defense is the real strength. All of them have performed well,” he said.
Fazel has scored 51 tackle points with four High 5s this season. Saurabh has 50 tackle points with three High 5s to his name. Surjeet has bagged 31 tackle points while Sandeep has picked up 29.
Ashu also highlighted an important aspect of their defense this season. He praised the defenders for their approach and strategy.
“The good thing is our defense does not go for a lot of advance tackles. They only go for it when necessary; otherwise, they play safe. The team is very confident with the defense because they are doing well.”
The final will be played on Friday, October 31. Delhi will face the winner of the second Qualifier, which will be played between Puneri Paltan and Telugu Titans.
Can Dabang Delhi win their second title?
Dabang Delhi have won the Pro Kabaddi title once in Season 8. Interestingly, Joginder Narwal was the captain of the team back then. He is now their Head Coach and will aim for a second title with the franchise.
Notably, Ashu Malik was part of the team as well in Season 8 and will now be leading them in the final this year. Delhi finished second after the league stage this season with 26 points from 18 matches.
They appear to be among the most balanced teams and have performed well as a unit. Going into the final, they will be confident of lifting the trophy for the second time.
Edited by Rishab Vm
