Jaipur Pink Panthers will play Haryana Steelers in the second semi-final of the PKL Season 10. The decennary season of the Pro Kabaddi League has been one of the most scintillating ones, with the defending champions, Jaipur Pink Panthers, right on their way to win their third-ever PKL title. However, they have a stern test on their hands, in the form of Haryana Steelers.
The Steelers have plotted a torrid journey so far, as they remain standing to play their first-ever PKL semi-final. The monumental achievement has seen Manpreet Singh, marshal his troops, in the best manner, to book a fifth-placed finish at the end of the group stage.
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The PKL 10 has reached the business end of the season, and there are only four teams left in the final roster of the season. With the trophy in touching distance, both JPP and the Men of Steel would hope to book their places in the final. But as the sport goes, only one of them, can!
Here are the expected line-ups, head-to-head records, predictions, and betting odds that you need to know ahead of the second semi-final between Jaipur Pink Panthers and Haryana Steelers.
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers, Semi-Final: Predicted lineups
Predicted XI for Jaipur Pink Panthers: Sahul Kumar, Ajith Kumar, Reza Mirbagheri, Arjun Deshwal, Sunil Kumar, Bhavani Rajput, Ankush Rathee
Predicted XI for Haryana Steelers: Rahul Sethpal, Shivam Patare, Jaideep Dahiya (C), Vinay Tevathia, Mohit Nandal, Ashish Narwal, Mohit Khaler
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers: Head-to-head record in PKL
Jaipur Pink Panthers and Haryana Steelers have faced each other in 14 PKL matches. As similar as the current form, the former led the head-to-head record by a whopping 9-3. Two matches have ended in a draw between teams.
| Matches | Pink Panthers won | Steelers won | Tie |
| 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers, Semi-Final: Toss
It is always a given in Kabaddi, that the side winning the toss, chooses the court, instead of raid. This is done to have an undue advantage at the start of the second half. The side choosing the court after winning the toss comes out first to raid at the start of the second half.
As we humans do not have a hold of our futures, the first raid after half-time could sometimes favour the team, leading to an all-out of the opposition, or saving themselves from conceding one.
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers: Prediction for semi-final
The Jaipur Pink Panthers would be slight favourites to enter the PKL 10 Final. As much as Arjun Deshwal's form in knockout rounds has been a concern, the team as a collective could cause enough harm to their opponents. The JPP have been ruthless throughout the group stages, and would throw the kitchen sink in the knockouts, at the Steelers.
That being said, the Haryana Steelers' form outdid the resilience and grit of the Gujarat Giants in the eliminator. The Steelers also finished the group stage in their backyard and bundled a few wins right before the playoffs. Jaideep Dahiya & Co., moreover, have no pressure resting on their backs, to perform, whereas the Pink Panthers are in as the defending champions.
The defensive unit of the Haryana Steelers would be tested against the raiding prowess of the Jaipur Pink Panthers. In every way, it is expected to be an edge-of-the-seat encounter.
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers, Semi-Final: Betting odds
According to odds on Dafabet, Jaipur Pink Panthers are the overwhelming favourites to win the second semi-final in Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
| Result | Betting odds |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers Win | 1.40 |
| Tie | 15.00 |
| Haryana Steelers Win | 3.40 |