PKL 11: Haryana Steelers become first team to qualify for playoffs
Haryana Steelers sit at the top of the PKL 11 table with 77 points from 15 wins.
Haryana Steelers confirmed their playoff berth in Pro Kabaddi 2024 (PKL 11) after a resounding victory against Bengaluru Bulls, winning 37-26 in Match 105 at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Stadium on Wednesday.
It was a complete team effort for Haryana Steelers, with Vinay and Shivam Patare combining for 15 points, while Jaideep and Rahul picked up 4 tackle points each, and Mohammadreza Shadloui scored 6 points to wrap up a comprehensive display in this crucial PKL 11 match.
It was a slow start to the PKL 11 game, with the raiders of both teams taking their time to find their groove in the opening exchanges. The defenders were on top, successfully executing the Do-or-Die strategy to keep the scoreboard ticking. Sanjay and Rahul were doing an excellent job for the Haryana Steelers on the defensive end, giving them a one-point lead with the score at 7-6 after the first quarter of the PKL 11 match.
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Mohammadreza Shadloui got his first points on the board with a tackle on Jatin to extend his team’s lead to three points. Pardeep Narwal got the better of him soon after, getting his first points to keep Bengaluru Bulls within striking distance. However, Vinay inflicted an exceptional Super Raid, eliminating three opposition players to extend the Haryana Steelers’ lead in this PKL 11 encounter.
Despite being out of playoff contention in PKL 11, Bengaluru Bulls showed the fighting spirit they are known for. Jatin got two points on a Do-or-Die Raid for his side while also breaching a milestone of 4000 raid points in PKL 11. After a sedate first half, Haryana Steelers held a four-point lead with the scoreline at 15-11.
Haryana Steelers were in control at the start of the second half of this PKL 11 clash, almost on the verge of inflicting an ALL OUT before Parteek executed a Super Raid for Bengaluru Bulls. Haryana Steelers eventually inflicted the ALL OUT on their opponents, extending their lead to nine points and taking a significant step toward sealing their qualification spot in PKL 11.
Ajinkya Pawar did well to execute a Super Raid for his side, but it was too late for the Bengaluru Bulls to mount any sort of comeback. Sushil closed the game on a high for Bengaluru Bulls, picking up a couple of raid points and a tackle. However, it was Haryana Steelers who emerged victorious with a scoreline of 37-26, becoming the first team to clinch their spot in the PKL 11 playoffs.
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