Top 5 Moments of the Week in PKL 12
Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 delivered some amazing moments this week. The action from Monday to Thursday gave fans incredible raids, super tackles, and dramatic finishes. Here are the top 5 moments that made this week special in PKL 12.
1. Ashu Malik’s Career-Best 23-Point Performance
The biggest moment of the week came when Ashu Malik delivered his career-best performance in PKL 12. The Dabang Delhi K.C. raider scored 23 raid points against U Mumba on Thursday, September 25. This was not just his personal best but also the highest points scored by any raider in PKL Season 12 so far.
Ashu Malik started the match slowly but found his rhythm in the second half. He completed his Super 10 in the first half and then went on to score 13 more points. His amazing performance helped Delhi win 47-26, which was the second-highest margin of victory this season. The 23 points also helped Ashu reach 100 raid points for the season.
What made this performance special was how Ashu scored points in different ways. He got touch points, bonus points, and even pulled off super raids. His teammates were amazed by his performance, with Fazel Atrachali saying, “When Ashu is playing, every match is easy”.
2. Alireza Mirzaian’s Last-Second Super Raid Forces Tie-Breaker
The most dramatic moment of the week happened in the final seconds of the Bengaluru Bulls vs UP Yoddhas match. With UP Yoddhas leading 34-36 and only 25 seconds left on the clock, Alireza Mirzaian went for a do-or-die raid.
The Iranian raider showed incredible skill as he jumped over Hitesh and escaped Sumit’s tackle to score multiple points. His super raid tied the match at 36-36 and forced the game into a tie-breaker. This was the first time in PKL 12 that the opening match of the day went to a tie-breaker.
Alireza completed his Super 10 in this match and scored 10 raid points in total. Even though Bengaluru Bulls lost the tie-breaker 6-5, his last-second heroics made it one of the most exciting finishes of the season. The crowd at SMS Indoor Stadium was on their feet as Alireza pulled off this amazing raid.
3. Bhavani Rajput Returns to Form with First Super 10
After a slow start to PKL Season 12, Bhavani Rajput finally showed his class with his first Super 10 of the season. The UP Yoddhas raider had struggled early in the tournament but bounced back strongly against Bengaluru Bulls on Thursday.
Bhavani scored crucial points throughout the match and completed his Super 10 in the final minutes. His smart raids helped UP Yoddhas take a 36-34 lead before Alireza’s dramatic comeback. What made his performance special was how he scored points when his team needed them most.
The raider used his experience to pick up points through touches and bonuses. His return to form was important for UP Yoddhas, who had been missing his consistent scoring. After scoring 6 points in their previous win, Bhavani’s Super 10 showed he was back to his best.
4. Nitin Kumar’s Match-Winning Performance in Tie-Breaker
Nitin Kumar was the hero for Jaipur Pink Panthers in their tie-breaker victory against U Mumba on Monday. The Panthers raider scored 14 raid points in the match, which ended 38-38 in regular time.
In the tie-breaker, Nitin Kumar’s smart raiding helped Panthers win 6-4. His performance throughout the match kept Panthers in the contest even when U Mumba was scoring well. The raider was named the Raider of the Day for his outstanding display.
What made Nitin’s performance special was his consistency throughout the match. He scored points in both halves and then delivered when it mattered most in the tie-breaker. His 14 raid points made him the top scorer for Panthers in this thrilling encounter.
5. Sandeep’s Super Raid Against Panthers
The young U Mumba raider Sandeep delivered a brilliant super raid against Jaipur Pink Panthers that became the Moment of the Day. Even though U Mumba lost the match in a tie-breaker, Sandeep’s super raid was one of the highlights of Monday’s action.
Sandeep managed to get three points in his super raid, which brought U Mumba back into the contest. The young raider showed great skill as he touched multiple Panthers defenders and made it back safely. His super raid came at a crucial time when Panthers were building a lead.
This super raid showed why Sandeep is considered one of the rising stars in PKL 12. His ability to score multiple points in one raid impressed everyone watching the match. Even though U Mumba lost, Sandeep’s performance gave fans a glimpse of his potential.
These top 5 moments from this week in PKL 12 showed why the tournament is so exciting. From Ashu Malik’s record-breaking performance to Alireza’s last-second heroics, the week had everything fans love about Pro Kabaddi League. The combination of individual brilliance and team tactics made for some unforgettable moments.
The upcoming matches promise more excitement as teams look to create their own special moments. With players like Ashu Malik, Alireza Mirzaian, and Bhavani Rajput in form, PKL Season 12 continues to deliver amazing entertainment for kabaddi fans.
