PKL 11: Bengaluru Bulls coach Randhir Singh reveals reason behind Pardeep Narwal's substitution

Bengaluru Bulls get their first win against Dabang Delhi in PKL 11.

In a memorable PKL 11 comeback, the Bengaluru Bulls edged past Dabang Delhi K.C. 34-33 at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, marking their first win of the season. Speaking to the media, Bengaluru Bulls coach Randhir Singh and captain Pardeep Narwal shared their minds on the PKL 11 game.

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On the first win in PKL 11

Dabang Delhi K.C. initially dominated the game, with Ashu Malik excelling as he completed his Super 10 early and helped his team secure a solid 22-14 lead by halftime. Brijendra Chaudhary’s ALL OUT on the Bulls further strengthened Delhi’s control in the first half.

“From this match, the team got morale and energy. Even if Delhi had one, this is the type of match I want, where we play with team spirit. Today I got a chance to use my mind, which I earlier did not get. I want to say, today Pardeep was not a player, he was a captain,” said coach Randhir Singh.

“I took out Pardeep when we didn’t need him, and then set him back. Bengaluru Bulls are known for their tactics, because today I finally got a chance to use it”.

“This win is a Diwali gift for us. We were all angry, the team, and my friends, that we did not win even one of the four matches. Today we won, so we will celebrate Diwali,” added Pardeep Narwal.

On motivating the team after four losses in PKL 11

However, the second half witnessed a rejuvenated Bengaluru Bulls side, with Jai Bhagwan and Pardeep Narwal leading the charge. By the 30-minute mark, Dabang Delhi K.C. maintained a slim 27-22 advantage, but the momentum was shifting. Jai Bhagwan’s Super 10 narrowed the gap to just two points, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion.

“I am known as the fighter, otherwise how did I win 24 golds? I do not consider the first four matches as losing. We will give a fight. It is not about getting success or not, it is about giving a fight. If we had lost today, no problem because we gave a fight,” added Randhir Singh.

“I am going to fight till the end. In 10 Pro Kabaddi League seasons, Bengaluru Bulls is the only team to reach the SF six times. This season will be the toughest, I am speaking from experience. No teams have won three matches in a row,” Randhir Singh concluded.

On their second consecutive loss in PKL 11

With only two minutes left, Pardeep Narwal executed a crucial ALL OUT on Dabang Delhi K.C., pushing the Bulls into a slender one-point lead. The Bulls held their nerve to complete a dramatic comeback, with Jai Bhagwan scoring 11 points and Narwal adding 7, sealing this unforgettable PKL 11 win.

“This was a bad loss that is all I can say and we will come back stronger than ever, ” Delhi coach Joginder Narwal concluded.

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