Two teams smarting from recent disappointments clash in Match 50 of PKL 12 as Dabang Delhi K.C. host U Mumba. The previously unbeaten Delhi side suffered their first loss of the season, whilst U Mumba endured heartbreak in a tie-breaker defeat. The emotional subplot centres on Fazel Atrachali facing his former club, where he achieved legendary status.

Probable Starting 7

Dabang Delhi K.C.

  • Right Corner – Saurabh Nandal
  • Right In – Ajinkya Pawar
  • Right Cover – Surjeet Singh
  • Centre – Ashu Malik (C)
  • Left Cover – Sandeep
  • Left In – Neeraj Narwal
  • Left Corner – Fazel Atrachali

U Mumba

  • Right Corner – Rinku
  • Right In – A Zafardanesh
  • Right Cover – Sunil Kumar (C)
  • Centre – Anil
  • Left Cover – Parvesh Bhainswal
  • Left In – Ajit Chouhan
  • Left Corner – Vijay Kumar

Headlines

➢ Dabang Delhi K.C. are coming off their first loss of the season in their last match
➢ They were in comfortable lead with a minute to go, but multiple mistakes led to their loss
➢ Ashu Malik has been in top form for Dabang Delhi K.C.
➢ Fazel Atrachali has been leading the defence in style, faces his former team U Mumba
➢ U Mumba are also coming off a tough fought loss in a tie break to Jaipur Pink Panthers
➢ They have lost 4 of the 8 games this season, and sit in 7th place
➢ Ajit Chouhan has been injured, but Sandeep stepped up in the last game
➢ U Mumba are among the top teams in defence

Top Stories of the Match

Agent Ashu Malik Takes On a Strong Corner Duo of U Mumba

Ashu Malik has been the cornerstone of Dabang Delhi's impressive campaign, establishing himself among the league's elite raiders despite recent struggles. His season statistics remain impressive: 83 raid points in 7 matches at 11.9 average with five Super 10s, ranking third in the league for average raid points.

However, recent form tells a concerning story. After dominating the first five matches, Ashu has struggled significantly in his last two outings, coinciding with a nose injury that has clearly affected his performance.

Form comparison:

  • First 5 matches: 75 raid points (15.0 average) at 63% SR with 5 Super 10s
  • Last 2 matches: 8 raid points (4.0 average) at 31% SR with 0 Super 10s

His half-wise analysis reveals tactical intelligence, maintaining effectiveness despite the dip:

  • 1st half: 47 raid points at 63% SR
  • 2nd half: 36 raid points at 51% SR

Most impressively, Ashu leads PKL 12 with 15 Do-or-Die raid points at an extraordinary 125% success rate, showcasing his clutch gene when the pressure mounts.

Neeraj Narwal has stepped up admirably during Ashu's struggles, contributing 16 raid points at 8.0 average in the last two matches to keep Delhi's attack functional.

The historical matchup offers encouragement for Ashu's revival. Against U Mumba, he averages 9.7 raid points at 55% success rate with four Super 10s across seven encounters, suggesting this fixture could spark his return to form.

However, U Mumba's corner defensive duo presents a formidable challenge:

U Mumba's corner defenders:

  • Lokesh Ghosliya: 19 tackle points (2.7 average, 54% SR) with 4 super tackles
  • Rinku: 18 tackle points (2.3 average, 49% SR) with 1 High 5

Lokesh Ghosliya has been particularly impressive, narrowly missing a High 5 against Jaipur Pink Panthers (4 tackle points at 80% SR). His joint-highest 4 super tackles in the league demonstrate his ability to handle star raiders.

The experienced cover duo of Sunil Kumar and Parvesh Bhainswal adds depth, though both have struggled for consistency. Sunil Kumar's season reflects this inconsistency:

  • First 4 matches: 4 tackle points (1.0 average) at 22% SR
  • Next 3 matches: 9 tackle points (3.0 average) at 64% SR with 1 High 5
  • Last match: 1 tackle point (1.0 average) at 25% SR

U Mumba's third-best tackle success rate in the second half (49%) could prove crucial if the match remains tight in the closing stages.

Team Stories

Dabang Delhi K.C. – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#43 vs Patna Pirates – Lost 30–33 (first defeat of season)
  • M#37 vs Telugu Titans – Won 33–29
  • M#28 vs Gujarat Giants – Won 38–28
  • M#23 vs Bengal Warriorz – Won 45–34
  • M#20 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Won 36–35

The defeat to Patna Pirates ended Delhi's perfect start heartbreakingly. Leading comfortably with minutes remaining, questionable decisions and execution errors cost them dearly. Neeraj Narwal's decision to attempt a raid rather than secure a tie in the final moments epitomised their late collapse.

Despite the setback, Delhi's foundations remain solid. Ashu Malik's consistency (third-best average in the league) and their veteran defensive core have established them as title favourites.

Sultan Fazel Atrachali Facing His Former Team

The emotional centrepiece of this encounter sees the legendary defender return to face U Mumba, where he achieved iconic status across five memorable seasons. Fazel's current form makes this reunion even more compelling: 22 tackle points in 7 matches at 3.1 average with three High 5s.

He ranks among just five defenders averaging 3+ tackle points per match in PKL 12, whilst his joint-second highest 3 High 5s demonstrate his continued excellence.

Historical connection with U Mumba:

  • 5 seasons (PKL 2, 3, 6, 7, 8)
  • Captain for 3 seasons
  • PKL 2 champion
  • Tackle success rate above 60% in four of five seasons

His tactical evolution this season shows in his situational dominance. In 4-5 defender situations, Fazel leads the league with 13 tackle points at 72% success rate, showcasing his adaptability.

Delhi's veteran defensive trio has been their backbone:

  • Saurabh Nandal: 21 tackle points (3.0 average, 60% SR)
  • Fazel Atrachali: 22 tackle points (3.1 average, 58% SR)
  • Surjeet Singh: 14 tackle points (2.0 average, 33% SR)

Both Saurabh Nandal and Fazel Atrachali maintain excellent records against U Mumba historically, averaging 2.9 tackle points each with solid success rates.

Delhi's defensive consistency has been remarkable – only twice in seven matches have they failed to reach 10 tackle points, ranking second in the league with 11.1 average tackle points.

U Mumba – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#48 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Lost 38–38 (tie-breaker defeat)
  • M#40 vs Puneri Paltan – Lost 22–40 (18-point thrashing)
  • M#27 vs Patna Pirates – Won 40–39 (1-point thriller)
  • M#25 vs Telugu Titans – Lost 37–45 (8-point defeat)
  • M#15 vs Bengaluru Bulls – Won 48–28 (20-point rout)

U Mumba's season epitomises frustration – leading by 2 points with 30 seconds remaining against Jaipur Pink Panthers, they couldn't hold their nerve and eventually lost in tie-breakers. This marked their fourth defeat in six matches, leaving them in 7th place.

Ajit Chouhan's injury has severely disrupted their raiding rhythm. His early-season form was exemplary: 39 raid points in 5 matches at 7.8 average with 2 Super 10s at 68% success rate.

Most impressively, Ajit leads the league with 94% raid success rate when facing 6-7 defenders (minimum 20 raid points), demonstrating exceptional skill against full defensive lines.

Sandeep Picks Up an Excellent Super 10 in the Absence of Ajit Chouhan

In Ajit's absence, Sandeep has emerged as an unlikely hero, nearly single-handedly winning the Jaipur Pink Panthers match with a brilliant 14-point performance at 64% success rate. His last-raid tackle ultimately led to tie-breakers, but his leadership under pressure was exemplary.

A Zafardanesh has also stepped up admirably, recording crucial contributions including a 12-point Super 10 against Patna Pirates at 63% success rate. His late intervention secured victory in that match.

U Mumba's support raiders this season:

  • Sandeep: 34 raid points (5.7 average, 54% SR) with 1 Super 10
  • A Zafardanesh: 24 raid points (4.0 average, 48% SR) with 1 Super 10
  • Sathish Kannan: 17 raid points (3.4 average, 74% SR)
  • Anil: 27 raid points (3.9 average, 36% SR)

The concerning trend is their second-lowest raid success rate in the second half (41%), highlighting execution issues when matches tighten.

U Mumba's defensive strength provides hope – they average 11.0 tackle points per match (joint-third in the league) with particular excellence in the second half, ranking third with 49% success rate after the interval.

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall: Matches – 24 | Dabang Delhi K.C. – 10 | U Mumba – 13 | Tied – 1

Historically, U Mumba hold the advantage, but recent form favours Delhi. Since PKL 9, Delhi lead 5-1, including a dominant period where they remained unbeaten for 9 consecutive matches (8 wins, 1 tie) from PKL 7 until PKL 11.

U Mumba's lone recent victory came in PKL 11, breaking Delhi's stranglehold on this fixture.

Recent Form (Last 5 meetings):

  • PKL 11 M#36: U Mumba won 32–26
  • PKL 11 M#2: Dabang Delhi K.C. won 36–28
  • PKL 10 M#80: Dabang Delhi K.C. won 39–33
  • PKL 10 M#63: Dabang Delhi K.C. won 40–34
  • PKL 9 M#122: Dabang Delhi K.C. won 41–24

The psychological momentum clearly favours Delhi, but U Mumba's knowledge of their recent vulnerability could prove crucial.

Key Player Battles

Dabang Delhi K.C.'s Raiders vs U Mumba's Defenders

  • Ashu Malik 9–1 Parvesh Bhainswal
  • Ashu Malik 9–9 Sunil Kumar (perfectly matched)
  • Ashu Malik 4–1 Rinku
  • Ajinkya Pawar 10–5 Parvesh Bhainswal
  • Neeraj Narwal 5–3 Parvesh Bhainswal

U Mumba's Raiders vs Dabang Delhi K.C.'s Defenders

  • Ajit Chouhan 3–1 Surjeet Singh
  • A Zafardanesh 3–1 Fazel Atrachali
  • A Zafardanesh 3–1 Saurabh Nandal

What to Expect

This encounter promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between two teams desperate to regain momentum. Delhi's quest to bounce back from its first defeat meets U Mumba's need for consistency to stay in playoff contention.

The key battle will unfold between Ashu Malik's quest to rediscover form against U Mumba's solid corner defensive duo, whilst the emotional subplot of Fazel facing his former club adds intrigue.

Expect a closely contested match where second-half execution could prove decisive, with both teams knowing the importance of building positive momentum.

Match Details

  • Match: Dabang Delhi K.C. vs U Mumba – Match 50, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Thursday, 25th September 2025
  • Time: 9 PM IST
  • Venue: SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
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