Pro Kabaddi League 2021: Haryana Steelers pip Telugu Titans 39-37 in Season 8 thriller

Meetu emerged as the best player for the Haryana Steelers in this Pro Kabaddi League match with 12 raid points.

Haryana Steelers in action against Telugu Titans; Credit: Haryana Steelers
By Karthik Raman | Dec 28, 2021 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

The Haryana Steelers recorded their first victory in Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 after defeating Telugu Titans 39-37 in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Haryana attained the lead early on in the match and ensured that they held on to their lead through the most part of the game. Meetu emerged as the best player for the Haryana Steelers in this match with 12 raid points. Earlier, the Haryana Steelers pulled off a fantastic tackle and led at 5-3 in the fourth minute of the match. However, the Titans fought back and picked up two points in quick succession. 

Moments later, the Titans carried out a tackle and took the lead at 6-5. But, the Steelers pulled off a fantastic Super Tackle and regained the lead. The Haryana side carried out an All Out in the 13th minute and took a five-point lead at 16-11. Rohit Gulia effected a brilliant raid in the 16th minute as the Steelers led at 20-13. The Haryana team continued to put pressure on their opponents and went into the break leading at 23-19.

Meetu carried out a brilliant raid in the opening minutes of the second half as the Steelers led by 7 points at 27-20. Moments later, the Haryana side effected an All-Out and extended their lead further. The Titans tried to fight back with a Super Raid in the 28th minute, however, the Steelers carried out a tackle moments later and kept forging ahead. 

Meetu pulled off another brilliant raid in the 31st minute as the Steelers took a 10-point lead at 36-26. The Haryana side rode on the momentum and ensured that they stayed in the lead until the last minute of the match.

Patna Pirates beat Puneri Paltan

Three-time champions Patna Pirates beat Puneri Paltan 38-26 in Match 17 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 at The Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru. Sachin scored a Super 10 (10 points) and was ably supported by Patna’s defensive trio of Sunil (4 points), Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (3 points) and Sajin C (3 points). 

The lack of a quality raider despite promising performances from youngsters will be a cause of concern for the Puneri Paltan who succumbed second loss in three matches.