PKL 12: Why did Devank Dalal miss tonight's clash against Tamil Thalaivas?

Devank Dalal missed his first match in PKL 12.

In Match 100 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 12), the bottom-ranked Bengal Warriorz faced the Tamil Thalaivas and emerged victorious in a thrilling contest. However, the biggest talking point was the exclusion of star raider Devank Dalal from the lineup.

With only two games remaining in the league, Bengal were in a do-or-die situation, yet the management chose to exclude their lead raider for this crucial clash. Instead, they backed the young players, who stepped up brilliantly to secure a vital win for the team.

Devank Dalal has been topping the raid charts this season, making his absence from the lineup a major shock for fans. On that note, let’s explore why Devank Dalal was unavailable for tonight’s game.

Why was Devank Dalal not available against the Tamil Thalaivas?

Despite Devank Dalal’s individual brilliance, the Bengal Warriorz have failed to make a significant impact this season, managing to win only 5 out of their 16 matches under his captaincy.

The team has looked inconsistent throughout the campaign, the defence often failed to deliver when it mattered most, and the support raiders couldn’t provide enough assistance to Devank in crucial moments.

The decision to exclude Devank ahead of an important fixture has come as a major surprise to fans. While the exact reason for this is not yet clear, it seems to be a strategic decision by the management.

The team management might be looking to experiment with other players at this crucial stage of the season. With the upcoming season in mind, Bengal is likely assessing talent for next year, and given Devank Dalal’s hefty price tag, retaining him ahead of the next auction could be challenging.

However, the young players of Bengal stepped up brilliantly today, securing a crucial victory over the Tamil Thalaivas even in the absence of their star raider, and proving that the team has promising talent for the future.

Devank Dalal’s performance this season

Devank Dalal has been the lone shining star for the Bengal Warriorz this season. Bought at a massive price of ₹2.205 crores in the auction, he was also entrusted with the captaincy of the team.

Despite the team’s overall struggles, Devank has delivered outstanding individual performances, scoring 271 raid points in 16 games and leading the raid points chart by a huge margin.

Averaging nearly 17 points per match, he has carried the team single-handedly for most of the season, with the Warriorz heavily depending on his brilliance on the mat.

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