Haryana Steelers showcased a remarkable performance in a Season 10 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) match against Gujarat Giants, securing a hard-fought 31-29 victory at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex.
This victory marked a significant feat for the Steelers as they became the first team in Season 10 to secure four consecutive wins, displaying their prowess and determination on the kabaddi mat.
The Steelers commenced the match strongly, swiftly surging to a 5-1 lead. While the Giants retaliated with a Fazel Atrachali Super Tackle and a clever toe-touch from Rohit Gulia, the two teams engaged in a neck-and-neck battle throughout the opening half. The Steelers surged ahead significantly, led by Mohit Nandal's exceptional performance, earning him a High 5 with a pin on Parteek Dahiya.
As the first half concluded, the Steelers held a commanding 17-10 lead. Notably, the Giants struggled, securing only 5 raid points while the Steelers' Mohit, in the right cover position, individually gathered 5 tackle points.
During the halftime break, Giants' coach Ram Mehar Singh motivated his team, resulting in an aggressive comeback in the second half. The Giants, led by Rohit's phenomenal Super Raid, narrowed the deficit to 15-19. A remarkable tackle by Mohammad Nabibakhsh pushed the Giants to secure an All-Out, edging closer to leveling the score. The Giants scored 10 crucial points in the first 10 minutes of the second half, outperforming the Steelers who managed only 3.
In a nail-biting turn of events, Sonu Jaglan's impactful contribution from the bench leveled the score at 24-24 with seven minutes remaining. However, the Steelers demonstrated composure under pressure, seizing crucial moments to secure the win.
Ashish, having a subdued performance, clinched a crucial point with an ankle hold on Sonu in the final minute. Vinay's two-point raid further extended the Steelers' unbeaten streak, ensuring a hard-earned victory in a fiercely contested match.
(With Agency Inputs)
