Pro Kabaddi 2024: Ashu Malik becomes first raider to breach 100 raid-points mark in PKL
Dabang Delhi K.C.'s sensational raider Ashu Malik became the first raider to score 100 raid points in Pro Kabaddi 2024. He achieved the feat during their encounter against Puneri Paltan on Tuesday (November 12).
Ashu Malik put on a stellar performance for Dabang Delhi K.C. in Match 50 of PKL 11, scoring a remarkable Super 10 and leading his team to a thrilling 38-38 draw with Puneri Paltan at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
His outstanding effort, amassing 17 raid points, ensured that Dabang Delhi shared points on the night.
Puneri Paltan had an explosive start, with Akash Shinde taking charge in the absence of their captain, Aslam Inamdar. Their momentum was further bolstered by defenders Aman and Abinesh Nadarajan, who secured vital tackle points.
In the 10th minute, Mohit Goyat inflicted the first all-out on Dabang Delhi K.C. However, Ashu Malik, stepping up in the absence of Naveen Kumar, became the first raider in PKL 11 to cross 100 raid points, keeping Dabang Delhi alive in the match. Early in the second half, Malik completed his Super 10, leading their fightback and helping them secure a draw in the end.
Patna Pirates' raider Devank is behind Ashu with 93 raid points. He is followed by Arjun Deshwal, who has scored 91 raid points so far. Pawan Sehrawat (88 raid points) and Ajit Chavan (83 raid points) make up for the top five highest raid-point scorers so far this season (as of November 12, 2024).
Ashu Malik performance in PKL 11 so far
Ashu Malik put on a terrific display against Puneri Paltan, scoring 17 raid points. He has been in stellar form this season, building on his impressive performances from past seasons.
He has scored the most raid points in PKL 11 so far with 114 points from 10 matches. Having put in a total of 209 raids, he has maintained a successful raid percentage of 54.54 % and an average of 11.4 raid points.
Ashu Malik has led the charge as far as raiding is concerned for Dabang Delhi this season and has been consistent as well. He has scored two Super Raids and nine Super 10s so far in the league (stats as of November 12, 2024).
Dabang Delhi have played 10 matches in PKL 11 as of November 12 and have managed to win four games, suffering five defeats and facing one tied result. With 27 points, they are placed fifth on the points table.