How Haryana Steelers plotted their way to first Pro Kabaddi semi-final?

02-28-2024
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Haryana Steelers have reached the Pro Kabaddi semi-final for the very first time. They will take on defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final four clash on Wednesday.

The Steelers debuted alongside Gujarat Fortunegiants, UP Yoddhas, and Tamil Thalaivas, in the 2017 season. Prior to PKL 10, the Steelers had failed to qualify for the semi-finals, despite qualifying for the knockouts on two previous occasions.

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Under the guidance of coach Manpreet Singh, the Steelers finished fifth on the PKL Season 10 Point's Table, with 70 points in 22 matches. 

While they had lost their previous two playoff matches, Steelers turned the tables on Fazel Atrachali-led Gujarat Giants 42-25 in the Eliminator round on Monday.

Here is how the Haryana Steelers treaded their journey in the PKL 10.

Haryana Steelers' record in PKL 10

The Haryana Steelers have emerged victorious in 14 out of 23 games in PKL Season 10. Their most-recent win came against Gujarat Giants in the eliminator match. The Steelers lost eight games in the group stages, and tied a solitary game (against U Mumba).

Date Match Score Result
December 06, 2023 UP Yoddhas 57-27 UP Yoddhas won by 30 points
December 09, 2023 Bengaluru Bulls 32-38 Haryana Steelers won by 6 points
December 10, 2023 Dabang Delhi KC 33-35 Haryana Steelers won by 2 points
December 15, 2023 Puneri Paltan 39-44 Haryana Steelers won by 5 points
December 19, 2023 Gujarat Giants 31-29 Haryana Steelers won by 2 points
December 22, 2023 Telugu Titans 36-37 Telugu Titans won by 1 point
December 25, 2023 Tamil Thalaivas 29-42 Haryana Steelers won by 13 points
December 29, 2023 Patna Pirates 46-33 Patna Pirates won by 13 points
January 03, 2024 Jaipur Pink Panthers 34-45 Jaipur Pink Panthers won by 11 points
January 07, 2024 Bengal Warriors 35-41 Haryana Steelers won by 6 points
January 10, 2024 U Mumba 44-44 Match TIED
January 14, 2024 Tamil Thalaivas 36-31 Haryana Steelers won by 5 points
January 17, 2024 Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-27 Jaipur Pink Panthers won by 10 points
January 22, 2024 Telugu Titans 30-37 Haryana Steelers won by 7 points
January 24, 2024 Dabang Delhi KC 32-35 Dabang Delhi KC won by 3 points
January 29, 2024 Bengal Warriors 41-36 Haryana Steelers won by 5 points
February 02, 2024 Gujarat Giants 30-34 Haryana Steelers won by 4 points
February 09, 2024 UP Yoddhas 50-34 Haryana Steelers won by 16 points
February 16, 2024 Patna Pirates 39-32 Haryana Steelers won by 7 points
February 17, 2024 U Mumba 46-40 Haryana Steelers won by 6 points
February 19, 2024 Puneri Paltan 36-51 Puneri Paltan won by 15 points
February 21, 2024 Bengaluru Bulls 39-52 Bengaluru Bulls won by 13 points
February 26, 2024 (Eliminator) Gujarat Giants 25-42 Haryana Steelers won by 17 points

MORE: What is Jaipur Pink Panthers' record in PKL playoffs?

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However, Haryana has reached the knockouts on the might of their defensive strength. While Rahul Sethpal has been sturdy in right corner, their cover combo of Jaideep Dahiya (left) and Mohit Nandal have stopped star raiders in their track.

"Jaideep is the Virender Sehwag of our team," Manpreet Singh said after their in the Eliminator. Jaideep has scored 67 tackle points from 21 games, while Nandal has 69 from 22 matches.

"If Jaideep plays well then it becomes very easy for Haryana Steelers to win games. Our match against Jaipur is going to be a good contest. They are an experienced side."

What is the head-to-head record between Haryana Steelers and Jaipur Pink Panthers?

The two teams have met each other on 14 occasions. The Steelers have gone down to the Panthers, nine times out of 14, having won only thrice. However, the sport is unpredictable, and the history stands for only so much. 

Matches Pink Panthers won Steelers won Draw Steelers win%
14 9 3 2 21.42%

How to watch the PKL 2024 Semi-final & Final?

The Star Sports Network have the rights to telecast the tenth edition of Pro Kabaddi League live on TV in India. 

MORE: What is Patna Pirates' record in PKL playoffs?

How to live stream PKL Season 10 in India?

Disney+ Hotstar mobile app and website will live stream the Pro Kabaddi League 2023-24 season.