Haryana Steelers have reached the Pro Kabaddi semi-final for the very first time. They will take on defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final four clash on Wednesday.
The Steelers debuted alongside Gujarat Fortunegiants, UP Yoddhas, and Tamil Thalaivas, in the 2017 season. Prior to PKL 10, the Steelers had failed to qualify for the semi-finals, despite qualifying for the knockouts on two previous occasions.
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Under the guidance of coach Manpreet Singh, the Steelers finished fifth on the PKL Season 10 Point's Table, with 70 points in 22 matches.
While they had lost their previous two playoff matches, Steelers turned the tables on Fazel Atrachali-led Gujarat Giants 42-25 in the Eliminator round on Monday.
Here is how the Haryana Steelers treaded their journey in the PKL 10.
Haryana Steelers' record in PKL 10
The Haryana Steelers have emerged victorious in 14 out of 23 games in PKL Season 10. Their most-recent win came against Gujarat Giants in the eliminator match. The Steelers lost eight games in the group stages, and tied a solitary game (against U Mumba).
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 06, 2023 | UP Yoddhas | 57-27 | UP Yoddhas won by 30 points |
| December 09, 2023 | Bengaluru Bulls | 32-38 | Haryana Steelers won by 6 points |
| December 10, 2023 | Dabang Delhi KC | 33-35 | Haryana Steelers won by 2 points |
| December 15, 2023 | Puneri Paltan | 39-44 | Haryana Steelers won by 5 points |
| December 19, 2023 | Gujarat Giants | 31-29 | Haryana Steelers won by 2 points |
| December 22, 2023 | Telugu Titans | 36-37 | Telugu Titans won by 1 point |
| December 25, 2023 | Tamil Thalaivas | 29-42 | Haryana Steelers won by 13 points |
| December 29, 2023 | Patna Pirates | 46-33 | Patna Pirates won by 13 points |
| January 03, 2024 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 34-45 | Jaipur Pink Panthers won by 11 points |
| January 07, 2024 | Bengal Warriors | 35-41 | Haryana Steelers won by 6 points |
| January 10, 2024 | U Mumba | 44-44 | Match TIED |
| January 14, 2024 | Tamil Thalaivas | 36-31 | Haryana Steelers won by 5 points |
| January 17, 2024 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 37-27 | Jaipur Pink Panthers won by 10 points |
| January 22, 2024 | Telugu Titans | 30-37 | Haryana Steelers won by 7 points |
| January 24, 2024 | Dabang Delhi KC | 32-35 | Dabang Delhi KC won by 3 points |
| January 29, 2024 | Bengal Warriors | 41-36 | Haryana Steelers won by 5 points |
| February 02, 2024 | Gujarat Giants | 30-34 | Haryana Steelers won by 4 points |
| February 09, 2024 | UP Yoddhas | 50-34 | Haryana Steelers won by 16 points |
| February 16, 2024 | Patna Pirates | 39-32 | Haryana Steelers won by 7 points |
| February 17, 2024 | U Mumba | 46-40 | Haryana Steelers won by 6 points |
| February 19, 2024 | Puneri Paltan | 36-51 | Puneri Paltan won by 15 points |
| February 21, 2024 | Bengaluru Bulls | 39-52 | Bengaluru Bulls won by 13 points |
| February 26, 2024 (Eliminator) | Gujarat Giants | 25-42 | Haryana Steelers won by 17 points |
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However, Haryana has reached the knockouts on the might of their defensive strength. While Rahul Sethpal has been sturdy in right corner, their cover combo of Jaideep Dahiya (left) and Mohit Nandal have stopped star raiders in their track.
"Jaideep is the Virender Sehwag of our team," Manpreet Singh said after their in the Eliminator. Jaideep has scored 67 tackle points from 21 games, while Nandal has 69 from 22 matches.
"If Jaideep plays well then it becomes very easy for Haryana Steelers to win games. Our match against Jaipur is going to be a good contest. They are an experienced side."
What is the head-to-head record between Haryana Steelers and Jaipur Pink Panthers?
The two teams have met each other on 14 occasions. The Steelers have gone down to the Panthers, nine times out of 14, having won only thrice. However, the sport is unpredictable, and the history stands for only so much.
| Matches | Pink Panthers won | Steelers won | Draw | Steelers win% |
| 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 21.42% |
How to watch the PKL 2024 Semi-final & Final?
The Star Sports Network have the rights to telecast the tenth edition of Pro Kabaddi League live on TV in India.
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How to live stream PKL Season 10 in India?
Disney+ Hotstar mobile app and website will live stream the Pro Kabaddi League 2023-24 season.