The two teams were level on points (26) at the end of the league stage, with Aslam Inamdar\u2019s Puneri Paltan securing first place on points difference. The two teams have faced off thrice this season, with all three games being decided in the tiebreaker.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Dabang Delhi K.C. hold the advantage in the head-to-head record this season, with Ashu Malik\u2019s team clinching two narrow wins \u2013 including the crucial 6-4 tiebreaker win in Qualifier 1, which confirmed their place in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his team\u2019s successful season so far and looking forward to the final, the Dabang Delhi captain stated, \"The atmosphere in the team has been great throughout the season. We won Qualifier 1 and directly made it to the finals. The performances have been good, and all three matches we\u2019ve played against Puneri Paltan have gone into the tiebreaker. We\u2019ve won two of those matches; they\u2019ve won one. So, both teams are strong.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Puneri Paltan bounced back with a win against Telugu Titans in Qualifier 2, setting up their third final in four seasons. Their captain credited the franchise\u2019s long-term approach for the benchmark they have set with a well-rounded squad over the last few seasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis is a team game, so we have to play together and win together. We train together throughout the year to ensure that we do well in the league. So, that\u2019s helped us as a team. We started as kids at the Yuva Paltan in Season 7, and rose through the ranks to play for Puneri Paltan. Now, we\u2019re table-toppers this season and playing in the finals. All that is down to the hard work put in by the franchise\u201d, Aslam said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Puneri Paltan have a well-rounded squad that has thrived under the leadership of Ajay Thakur and Aslam Inamdar, Dabang Delhi have shown enough grit, resilience and experience this season. With the likes of Fazel Atrachali, Saurabh Nandal, Surjeet Singh and the captain himself, Ashu is confident of replicating the success the franchise achieved in Season 8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I was an NYP in Season 8, today I\u2019m the team\u2019s captain. Joginder sir was the senior in the team back then, so he has always supported me since then. We had a team with plenty of seniors making their mark. Neeraj Narwal was in the team with me then, he\u2019s a part of the team now as well. So, it\u2019s a similar team setup. Hopefully, we can replicate that success,\" Ashu added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Puneri Paltan have a well-rounded squad that has thrived under the leadership of Ajay Thakur and Aslam Inamdar, Dabang Delhi have shown enough grit, resilience and experience this season. With the likes of Fazel Atrachali, Saurabh Nandal, Surjeet Singh and the captain himself, Ashu is confident of replicating the success the franchise achieved in Season 8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the title on the line, the two teams are one step away from etching their name in the history books and bagging their second PKL title. For Dabang Delhi, they have a chance to have their crowning moment at their home turf. On the other hand, this Puneri Paltan side have the opportunity to cement their legacy with their second title in three years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n