PKL 12: Haryana Steelers sink Gujarat Giants to seal a playoffs spot along with Jaipur Pink Panthers
In the latest episode of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, the Haryana Steelers took a decisive 50‑32 win over the Gujarat Giants at Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi, earning a playoff spot. The match also confirmed the Jaipur Pink Panthers as one of the other teams heading into the postseason.
The Steelers started strong, with Vinay scoring early and Jaideep making a key tackle. Gujarat’s hope lay in Himanshu Singh, who added a Super‑10 raid, but the Steelers never let the gap widen. Defender Shivam Patare dominated on both sides of the mat, racking up his 16th raid point of the night and adding 400 points overall in the league.
By the end of the first quarter, the score was tied 10‑10. The first all‑out from the Steelers, sparked by Rahul’s tackle, broke the stalemate and opened a four‑point lead. Gujarat tried to stay in the game with a few good tackles from Mohammadreza Shadloui, but the Steelers held a 21‑15 advantage at halftime.
The second half was a slower affair; Sahil Narwal and Lucky Sharma traded tackles before Shivam Patare and Ankit Dahiya launched aggressive raids. Patare’s Super‑10 stretched the lead to ten points. Gujarat narrowed the margin to seven with Ankit Dahiya’s super raid, but a decisive tackle from Neeraj gave the Steelers a 25‑point buffer. Vinay sealed the victory with a four‑point super raid, pulling the score to 39‑26.
Himanshu Singh kept Gujarat fighting, pulling the score back to 40‑30, but the Steelers stayed in control. They finished the match with a comfortable 50‑32 win, cementing their playoff spot. The result also sent the Jaipur Pink Panthers into the playoffs, setting up an intriguing clash for the upcoming knockout stages.
Source: ianslive
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