In a game of defenders taking centre stage for both sides, Delhi's Vishal and Amit Hooda scored 5 tackle points each, while Patna's Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh set the record for the most tackle points in a single game (16 points) in the history of the tournament.
While the star raiders of both teams, Maninder Singh and Naveen Kumar got 10 points each, the difference was the Warriors' defenders Vaibhav Garje (6 points) and Girish Maruti Ernak (5 points).
In the match that went right down to the wire, Naveen Kumar proved to be the difference maker once again, as he earned 15 points, including the crucial points at the last second
Speaking about the reasons behind their success, Dabang Delhi KC Head Coach Krishan Hooda said, "The captain is carrying out all his responsibilities. The captain's job is to see that the combinations work on the mat because the coach is sitting on the sidelines. The entire team is supporting him and Naveen is supporting his team members."
This edition, which will be conducted at three venues - Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, marks a special occasion as fans will be welcomed back to the stadium after a gap of three years.
Preparations for the new season of the Pro Kabaddi League are in full swing and defending champions Dabang Delhi KC have stepped up their training regime to try and retain the PKL Trophy
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 24 (ANI): The two best teams in the league stages - Patna Pirates and Dabang Delhi KC - will face each other in the final of Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 on Friday.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 9 (ANI): Defending champions Bengal Warriors will battle Dabang Delhi KC on Thursday in Pro Kabaddi League Season 8.