Noida, 18 November, 2024: The Haryana Steelers have been in fine form so far in PKL Season 11, and the performances have led the to the top of the table
A five-match unbeaten streak has put the Haryana Steelers 6 points clear off second place.
For the Haryana Steelers, their defensive unit has been as solid as ever. And in the game against the Tamil Thalaivas, the defenders took control of proceedings in the final minutes to help close out the win. Reflecting on that phase of play, skipper Jaideep said, “It was a good win and we are very happy as a team. We were rushing a bit initially, and then were able to control things defensively towards the end which helped us get the win.”
An aspect of the Haryana Steelers’ team that has stood out are the young players. “My raiders have shown that they can match the best of the best players in the PKL. There has always been a little more focus on the more established and expensive raiders, but Vinay, Shivam Patare or Vishal have all shown that they can do the job on the mat even if they don’t have the big price tags,” said Manpreet Singh.
Talking about the consistent performances of the Haryana Steelers, the ace coach said, “We take it one game at a time in the PKL. There are 22 games, and we prepare for each game as it comes. We don’t pay too much attention to a winning streak. The PKL is a great platform for young players and it is very nice to see them do well. As a coach it feels great to work with young players and I also feel a little young.”
Looking ahead to their upcoming game against the Telugu Titans, coach Manpreet Singh said, “If Pawan Sehrawat plays, then he is like a one-man army and we will have to keep our eye on him for sure. Without Pawan, it might be a little easier for us, but we will prepare, keeping in mind that he will be playing.”
Preview for Matches on 19 November:
The first game of the day will see the defending champions Puneri Paltan take on the UP Yoddhas. While the Puneri Paltan have not won in their last 3 games, the UP Yoddhas put on a fantastic performance against the Telugu Titans to return to winning ways. Both sides will want the win as the competition for the top spots intensify.
In the second game of the day, the Bengaluru Bulls will take on the in-form Patna Pirates. While the Bengaluru Bulls have had it tough so far, the Patna Pirates side have been in good form, with the young raiders Ayan and Devank causing opposition defenders plenty of problems. For the Bengaluru Bulls, a positive result is extremely important, while the Patna Pirates will look to build on their momentum.
Please find below the schedule for PKL Season 11 match on Tuesday, November 19:
Match 1 – Puneri Paltan vs UP Yoddhas – 8 pm
Match 2 – Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates – 9 pm
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The Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.