PKL Clock Error Gifts Bengal 37-36 Win; Delhi Protests ‘Game Over’ Call in Dramatic Finish

A single point. A clock that may have stopped too soon. The Pro Kabaddi League match between Bengal Warriors and Dabang Delhi K.C. on December 7 in Hyderabad ended in absolute chaos and a furious protest from the Delhi side after a razor-thin 37-36 loss.

Key Takeaways

Bengal Warriors narrowly defeated Dabang Delhi K.C. with a final score of 37-36.
The match ended in a major controversy surrounding the game clock on the final raid.
Dabang Delhi, led by coach Rambharat Hooda, protested the referees’ ‘game over’ decision, claiming time was still left on the clock.
Delhi’s captain Naveen Kumar scored 16 points, while Bengal’s Maninder Singh and Nitin Kumar scored 11 and 10 points, respectively.

What Just Happened in Hyderabad?

Look, it all came down to the final raid. The scores were locked at 36-36. Delhi’s captain, the unstoppable Naveen Kumar, went in for the buzzer raid with the TV clock showing just 2-3 seconds left. He was tackled by the Bengal defense, and the Warriors were awarded a point.

But here’s the thing. The referees immediately declared the game over. The Delhi camp exploded. Their coach, Rambharat Hooda, and the entire team protested furiously, arguing that Naveen had started his raid well before the clock hit zero. They believed the tackle also happened within the time, meaning there should have been a few seconds left for them to have one last chance.

Despite the heated arguments, the on-mat referees and the TV umpire stuck to their decision. Game over. Bengal wins by one single point.

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The Turning Points That Led to Chaos

Honestly, the whole match was a nail-biter. Delhi shot out to an early 6-1 lead, looking like they would run away with it. But then, Bengal’s Nitin Kumar pulled off a magnificent 4-point Super Raid, completely flipping the momentum.

That raid helped Bengal inflict the first All-Out on Delhi, pushing them into a 13-9 lead. At halftime, the Warriors were still ahead, 18-16. The second half was just as intense. Delhi fought back hard, eventually inflicting an All-Out on Bengal to take a crucial 30-26 lead. It was a seesaw battle that set the stage for that explosive final minute.

Expert Analysis & Social Media Storm

Expert Analysis

So, who was right? It’s complicated. The officials on the mat have the final say, and their collective decision was that time had expired. But countless fans and analysts are pointing to the TV broadcast clock, which appeared to show at least two seconds remaining when Naveen initiated his raid. This discrepancy is the entire basis of Delhi’s protest.

Social Media Storm

As you can imagine, social media is on fire. Fans are completely divided, with hashtags like #PKLControversy and #JusticeForDelhi trending. Screenshots and slow-motion videos of the final raid are everywhere. Many are calling it a technical failure, while others are defending the referees’ call under pressure.

What This Means Going Forward

For Bengal Warriors, it’s a massive, if controversial, win that boosts their campaign. For Dabang Delhi, it’s a heartbreaking loss that will sting for a while. The result stands, but the debate around officiating and clock management in the PKL is only just beginning.

Was it a simple mistake or a fair call under immense pressure? Let us know what you think in the comments.

PKL Clock Error Gifts Bengal 37-36 Win; Delhi Protests ‘Game Over’ Call in Dramatic Finish

Key Takeaways