PKL Clock Error Gifts Bengal 37-36 Win; Delhi Protests ‘Clear Cheating’ in Final Raid

Chaos. Absolute chaos. The Pro Kabaddi League just saw one of its most controversial finishes ever, as the Bengal Warriors squeezed past Dabang Delhi K.C. with a 37-36 victory that ended in a furious protest. A clock malfunction on the very last raid of the game is at the center of a storm, and Delhi is crying foul. Really loud.

Key Takeaways

Bengal Warriors defeated Dabang Delhi K.C. 37-36 in a controversial final raid.
A clock malfunction showed 2 seconds left but referees ruled the game was already over, awarding a point to Bengal.
Dabang Delhi K.C. has lodged a formal protest against the result, alleging “a clear case of cheating.”
The incident has ignited a massive debate among fans and experts on social media.

The Final Raid That Stunned Everyone

Here’s how it all went down. The score was locked at a nail-biting 36-36. Dabang Delhi’s star raider, Ashu Malik, went in for the final do-or-die raid of the match. The on-screen clock clearly showed 2 seconds remaining. Seemed simple enough, right? Wrong.

Malik completed his raid, and the TV broadcast showed the clock hitting zero. It looked like a classic timed-out raid, meaning the match should have ended in a tie. But the referees had other ideas. They declared the raid successful for Bengal, awarding them a crucial point and the win. Their reason? The game was supposedly “over” when Malik started, despite what the clock said.

“A Clear Case of Cheating”

Look, Dabang Delhi K.C. was not having it. Their coach, Rambir Singh Khokhar, was absolutely livid. He didn’t mince words. “This is a clear case of cheating,” he stated after the match. “The game was over. The clock had stopped. The referees made a mistake, and they should admit it.”

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The team didn’t just complain on the sidelines. They immediately lodged a formal protest with the league officials. They are demanding a review of the final few seconds, arguing that the technical error robbed them of a fair result. You can’t blame them for being furious.

Expert Analysis

Experts are already breaking down the replay frame by frame. The core of the issue is the discrepancy between the official table clock and the on-screen broadcast timer. While the broadcast showed time, the officials claim their clock had already expired. This technicality is what handed Bengal the win, but it raises serious questions about league procedures.

Social Media Storm

As you can imagine, social media exploded. Fans are using hashtags like #PKLControversy and #CheatingInPKL to voice their outrage. Videos of the final raid are going viral, with thousands of fans debating the call. The court of public opinion seems to be siding with Delhi on this one.

What Does This Mean for the League?

But honestly, this is a huge mess for the Pro Kabaddi League. A controversy like this damages the league’s credibility. All eyes are now on the technical committee to see how they respond to Delhi’s protest. Will they overturn the result? Or will they stand by the referees’ decision?

Whatever happens, this match will be remembered for a long time. It’s a reminder that in a game of inches and seconds, a single tick of the clock can change everything. What do you think should happen? Was it a fair call or a total robbery?

PKL Clock Error Gifts Bengal 37-36 Win; Delhi Protests ‘Clear Cheating’ in Final Raid

Key Takeaways

The Final Raid That Stunned Everyone