Dabang Delhi K.C. narrowly defeated Gujarat Giants 39-33, securing their Playoff spot. Taneja discussed Gujarat Giants\u2019 defensive struggles after the team suffered a loss to Delhi. The expert believes that the team\u2019s defence faltering is \u2018nothing new\u2019 and called the team\u2019s defence unit inconsistent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGujarat Giants\u2019 defense faltering is nothing new. We knew it would be a tough game for captain Mohammadreza Shadloui, especially with two left raiders in Delhi\u2019s lineup and Akshit Dhull\u2019s arrival only made it worse. Sometimes, the defense just needs to stay calm. If one defender had gone for the tackle instead of three, perhaps Gujarat could\u2019ve turned it around. Throughout the season, Gujarat\u2019s defense has been inconsistent. But when a debutant raider scores multiple multi-point raids, it clearly shows the absence of an experienced leader on the mat. Gujarat needs to invest in a seasoned captain next season,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dabang Delhi K.C. secured a close 39-33 win against Gujarat Giants, and Akshit Dhull\u2019s match-winning performance helped the side confirm their play-off spot. Lauding the raider, Taneja added:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAkshit Dhull \u2014 where had Dabang Delhi K.C. Coach Joginder Narwal hidden this diamond? We all thought if Ashu wasn\u2019t there, the match would be even. But Akshit came out like a rabbit from a hat! He didn\u2019t get out even once and scored a dozen raid points \u2014 most of them multi-pointers. The last raid might have been a bit controversial, but that player single-handedly forced Gujarat\u2019s defenders into errors. He showed tremendous skill, and Delhi once again proved why they\u2019re the team to beat \u2014 winning right in the final raid.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking of the other match, U Mumba dominated to beat Bengal Warriorz 48-29 and Taneja discussed the team\u2019s strong performance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOne is a right-handed raider, one is a left-handed raider and both have been in sublime form. Sandeep Kumar, who missed out on a Super 10 in the previous match, was back on point against Bengal as he registered his fifth Super 10 of the season. Ajit Chouhan, on the other hand, has become even more dangerous after his return from injury. I think this match versus Bengal Warriorz was a near-perfect one for U Mumba.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe were discussing earlier that Mumbai\u2019s defense performs better when there\u2019s only one key raider in the opposition. They stopped Arjun Deshwal\u2019s Tamil Thalaivas, they stopped Devank\u2019s Bengal Warriorz, and skipper Sunil Kumar scored a brilliant High-five. Alongside Parvesh Bhainswal, we saw their old combination tackles return to form. Ajit and Sandeep raided in tandem and truly, it was a near-perfect game for Mumbai,\u201d Taneja said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ajit Chouhan displayed some brilliant skills and put up a brilliant show while raiding as U Mumba beat Bengal dominantly. Speaking of the raider\u2019s performance, Taneja added:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAlmost every team\u2019s raiders have dominated Bengal Warriorz\u2019s defense this season, and U Mumba\u2019s Ajit Chouhan was no different. This player has tremendous speed. When I saw him last year, I noticed a lot of similarities with Puneri Paltan\u2019s Aslam Inamdar. Both are left-handed raiders from Maharashtra and possess exceptional agility. Whether it\u2019s an escape, a touch, or a running bonus, Ajit consistently picks up points from the right zone. The only Bengal defender who has impressed this season is Ashish Malik in the left corner. I don\u2019t understand why such an experienced defender like Nitesh Kumar is being kept on the bench. Against a left-handed raider like Ajit, you bench your best right corner, that\u2019s poor planning from Bengal. Ajit\u2019s lightning speed left their defense with no answers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ajit Chouhan displayed some brilliant skills and put up a brilliant show while raiding as U Mumba beat Bengal dominantly. Speaking of the raider\u2019s performance, Taneja added:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cU Mumba captain Sunil Kumar executed his tackles brilliantly against Bengal. He went for single thigh holds, paired up perfectly with Parvesh Bhainswal, and even pulled off a diving tackle \u2014 something you rarely see from a cover defender. That shows his bravery and variety on the mat. Sunil and Parvesh pulled off traditional combination tackles \u2014 one targeting the upper body, the other the lower. Mumbai will surely consider this match near-perfect, as the Sunil\u2013Parvesh duo gives immense confidence to their raiders, much like the way Ashu Malik feels supported in Dabang Delhi K.C.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n