Delhi Waveriders came back twice from a goal down to register a thrilling 4-3 win over Dabang Mumbai in a Hockey India League here on Friday.

In a match where fortunes fluctuated like a pendulum, Delhi took the lead via Rupinderpal Singh in the eighth minute.

Florian Fuchs put Mumbai ahead with a field goal in the 12th minute. Rupinder then brought parity in the 39th minute.

Harmanpreet Singh put Mumbai ahead once again in the 54th minute, but it was Talwinder Singh’s field goal two minutes later that sealed the win for Delhi.

Delhi started in an aggressive fashion and were ahead in the eight with Rupinder finding the target. After missing out on close chances, Fuchs dribbled past the Delhi defenders and struck a stunning field goal to make it 2-1.

The third quarter saw Delhi attack with purpose as they stormed the Mumbai half in numbers. Against the run of play, Delhi earned a penalty corner and Rupinder yet again came to the party (2-2).

It all came down to the final quarter. Harmanpreet put the hosts ahead via a penalty stoke conversion, but within two minutes, Talwinder dribbled past the Mumbai defence to hand Delhi the win.