Haryana Steelers Dominate Gujarat Giants with Strategic Precision in PKL Showdown

Haryana Steelers overpowered Gujarat Giants with a commanding 39-23 victory in the Pro Kabaddi League's Noida leg. Key players like Mohammadreza Shadloui and Shivam Patare excelled, propelling Steelers to the third rank. Gujarat Giants faltered despite early leads, marking their sixth straight defeat in the season.

In a commanding display of tactical prowess, the Haryana Steelers defeated the Gujarat Giants 39-23 during the Pro Kabaddi League held at Noida Indoor Stadium. The decisive victory on Sunday night saw Mohammadreza Shadloui, Shivam Patare, and Vinay reign supreme during the game, with pivotal contributions steering the Steelers to third place. According to press releases from the league, Rahul's impressive High 5 added to their triumphant ascent over the Giants.

The game commenced with a brief lead for the Gujarat Giants, as Sombir's tackle and Rakesh's raid earned them the first two points. However, this would be their only advantage through the match. Shivam Patare and Vinay swiftly countered, amassing six points to overturn the lead. Despite some spirited defensive plays, including a Super Tackle by Jitender Yadav on Vinay, the Giants struggled to maintain offensive pressure.

While the first half saw limited action, a critical juncture unfolded when Ghanshyam Magar delivered a game-changing Super Raid, eliminating three Giants' players. Just before halftime, Shadloui executed an 'ALL OUT' with a Super Raid, bolstering Steelers' lead to six points. In the second half, the Steelers maintained steady dominance, with Shadloui further showcasing his defensive prowess. Despite Rakesh's milestone of 400 raid points, the Giants succumbed to another 'ALL OUT' as the Steelers concluded with a 12-point lead, sealing Gujarat's sixth consecutive loss.

(With inputs from agencies.)