PKL 2024: Haryana Steelers Deliver All-Round Show To Beat Patna Pirates in a Thriller

Mumbai, November 14: Haryana Steelers moved to the top of the table and extended their winning run to four games after defeating the Patna Pirates with a scoreline of 37-32 in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. Mohammadreza Shadloui, Shivam Patare, Vinay and Rahul were all involved in a complete team display as they got the better of Devank Dalal, Ayan Lohchab and the rest of the Patna Pirates in the second game of the day. PKL 2024: Arjun Deshwal Carries Jaipur Pink Panthers Over the Line With Impressive 19-Point Performance Against Bengaluru Bulls.

The Haryana Steelers were quick off the blocks in this contest with Vinay getting them their first points. It was his two-point raid that gave the Haryana Steelers the lead before Devank levelled things up for the Patna Pirates. However, the Haryana Steelers found their groove rather quickly and managed to get their noses in front once more.

They extended their lead to three points as Shivam Patare got some quick raids, while Rahul and Mohammadreza Shadloui helped inflict an all-out on the Patna Pirates, to nearly double the lead for the Haryana Steelers. It was a special moment for Rahul, who completed his milestone of 150 tackle points in the Pro Kabaddi League.

In a tightly-contested first half, the Patna Pirates kept themselves in the game and ensured they didn't fall behind by a big margin, restricting Haryana Steelers' lead to six points at the end of the half, with the score at 20-14. Both sides were going toe-to-toe in the early exchanges of the second half with the Haryana Steelers keeping their lead intact. PKL 2024: Ashu Malik’s Eighth Straight Super 10 Secures Hard-Fought Tie for Dabang Delhi KC Against Puneri Paltan.

The Patna Pirates eventually pulled the trigger to try and mount a fightback, with Devank executing a two-point raid, and closing the gap for his team to three points. Haryana Steelers extended their lead back to five points, courtesy of a Super Tackle on Ayan, putting the brakes on the Patna Pirates momentum with under 10 minutes to go in the game.

The three-time champions are the only team to overcome a five-point deficit three or more times in PKL 11, so there was plenty of life left in this contest despite the Haryana Steelers having a narrow lead. It seemed like the Patna Pirates would once again pull off a comeback late in this contest.

In a manic passage of play, the gap was quickly closed to one point with the Patna Pirates executing an all-out on the Haryana Steelers.  However, they handed the initiative right back to the Haryana Steelers after a costly error.  That helped the Haryana Steelers extend their lead back to five points in the blink of an eye. PKL 2024: Gujarat Giants Return to Winning Ways After Sealing Massive Win Over Bengal Warriorz.

From there on, it was a matter of keeping their calm and playing it smartly to make sure they kept themselves in the lead with the clock running out. The Haryana Steelers eventually got over the line with a scoreline of 37-32, and are now at the top of the table as a result.

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