Chennai, India: The Haryana Steelers overpowered the Tamil Thalaivas in a dominant display at the SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium tonight, cruising to a comfortable 42-29 victory in Match 41 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
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Star Performances
- Vinay: Haryana’s star raider shone brightly, accumulating 5 raid points in a masterful performance. His consistency and precision kept the Thalaivas defense on their toes throughout the match.
- Jaideep Dahiya: The Steelers’ defensive dynamo was a rock at the back, claiming 7 tackle points and disrupting numerous Tamil Thalaivas raids. His timely interventions proved crucial in maintaining Haryana’s lead.
Match Analysis
Haryana Steelers started the match aggressively, building a quick lead thanks to Vinay’s relentless raiding. The Thalaivas struggled to find their rhythm in the opening minutes, managing only 4 raid points in the first half compared to Haryana’s 8.
The second half saw a brief resurgence from the Thalaivas, but Haryana quickly regained control with two crucial all-outs. Vinay continued his dominance, reaching his 5 raid point, while the Steelers’ defense remained solid, denying the Thalaivas any easy points.
Despite a late push from the home team, Haryana maintained their composure and closed out the match with a comfortable 13-point lead.
Key Statistics:
- Total Points: Haryana Steelers (42) – Tamil Thalaivas (29)
- Raid Points: Haryana Steelers (25) – Tamil Thalaivas (12)
- Tackle Points: Steelers (17) – Thalaivas (17)
- All Out Points: Steelers (2) – Thalaivas (0)
- Super Raids: Steelers (1) – Thalaivas (0)
Turning Point: The two all-outs inflicted by Haryana in the second half proved decisive, effectively knocking the wind out of the Thalaivas’ sails and securing their victory.
Impact Players:
- Haryana Steelers: Vinay (5 raid points), Jaideep Dahiya (7 tackle points), Mohit (2 tackle points)
- Tamil Thalaivas: Himanshu Singh (9 raid points), M. Abhishek (1 tackle point), Sagar (4 tackle points)
Quotes:
- Vinay, Haryana Steelers Raider: “We played really well today. The defense was fantastic, and we executed our plan perfectly. I’m happy with my performance, but the team victory is what matters most.”
- Narender, Tamil Thalaivas Raider: “We didn’t start well, and that put us on the back foot. We fought back in the second half, but it was too late. We need to learn from this and come back stronger in the next match.”
Up Next: Haryana Steelers will look to build on their momentum in their next encounter, while the Tamil Thalaivas will need to regroup and find their winning formula.
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Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers,
Venue: SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
Date: Match 41
Result: Haryana Steelers won by 13 points (42-29)
Tamil Thalaivas
| Player | Raid | Tackle | Bonus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahil Singh | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Himanshu Virender Singh | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Sagar | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Ajinkya Ashok Pawar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jatin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| M. Abishek | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Amirhossein Bastami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashish-II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himanshu IX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himanshu Narwal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohit-II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Narender | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nitesh Kumar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivam Patare | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
Haryana Steelers
| Player | Raid | Tackle | Bonus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaideep Kuldeep | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Rahul Sethpl | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Vinay | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Mohit | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| K. Prapanjan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mohit Nandal | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tejas Patil | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Naveen | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Siddharth Sirish Desai | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
| Stats | Haryana Steelers | Tamil Thalaivas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Points | 42 | 29 |
| Raid Points | 24 | 22 |
| Tackle Points | 18 | 15 |
| All Out Points | 4 | 0 |
| Extra Points | 0 | 2 |
| Raids Attempted | 44 | 45 |
| Successful Raids | 12 | 11 |
| Super Raids | 0 | 1 |
| Raid Success Rate | 27.27% | 24.44% |
| Tackle Success Rate | 40.91% | 33.33% |