In a match that fluctuated intensely from round to round, Delhi maintained composure under pressure to win 5\u20134 and will face Haryana Thunders in a highly anticipated title match. Shubham Kaushik earned the Player of the Match award for his remarkable comeback victory in the 57kg men\u2019s category, which kept Delhi in the contest at a vital moment, while Manisha Bhanvala was named Fighter of the Match for her commanding performance that led Maharashtra\u2019s effort in the same weight class for women.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the semi-final, Sujeet explained the team\u2019s approach after losing momentum despite a strong start.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe strategy was to field our best players first, but we lost the toss. Because of that, our team got a little unsettled, since our best wrestlers were kept for the later bouts. But we knew that we would make a comeback and that the result would be positive,\u201d Sujeet told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sujeet also spoke about how the team managed unexpected injury concerns during the match, stating, \u201cFirst, the discussion was about the extent of the injury. If it wasn\u2019t major, we decided not to replace the player. But if it was serious, then we would make a replacement and perform in the final with a better strategy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead to the final, Sujeet confirmed that he will face Haryana Thunders\u2019 Mongolian wrestler Tumur Ochir Tulga, with whom he shares a closely contested rivalry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sujeet also spoke about how the team managed unexpected injury concerns during the match, stating, \u201cFirst, the discussion was about the extent of the injury. If it wasn\u2019t major, we decided not to replace the player. But if it was serious, then we would make a replacement and perform in the final with a better strategy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When asked about his plans to gain an edge and make the head-to-head record 2\u20131 in his favour, Sujeet kept it simple, saying, \u201cThe strategy is simply to give my best. The rest is in God\u2019s hands.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n