Last week, the group stage of season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League came to a conclusion, with the playoffs beginning on February 26. Patna Pirates and Haryana Steelers won the Eliminator matches, beating Dabang Delhi KC and Gujarat Giants respectively to qualify for the semifinals.
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The first semifinal was one-sided, as Puneri Paltan beat Patna Pirates 37-21. The second one saw a close game, as Haryana Steelers edged past defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers 31-27, with standout performances from Vinay and Shivam Patare.
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Haryana Steelers and Puneri Paltan will now face off in the final of the tournament on Friday, February 29. This is the first final in Steelers' history, while Pune have qualified for this stage for the second time in a row. Last year, they lost to Jaipur Pink Panthers by 4 points.
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On paper, this is a mismatch. Pune finished at the top of the standings this year, with 17 wins from 22 matches while Haryana finished fifth, with 13 wins and a negative score difference. However, they have beaten the odds just to reach the final, and could fancy their chances of pulling off the feat one more time. In the league stage, these teams won and lost one each against each other.
The table-toppers have built their campaign on an impenetrable defense. As a team, Pune top nearly all the charts for defensive numbers, led by Iranian all-rounder Mohammedreza Chiyaneh. Haryana have also been solid in this department, but thanks primarily to their high number of 'super tackles'. They also lead the charts for most raids attempted, with 1045. Whichever way this match goes, it should be an exciting watch.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Puneri Paltan | 1.45 |
| Haryana Steelers | 3.20 |
| Draw | 15.00 |