Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

hs vs patp Match Prediction & Analysis

Haryana Steelers lock horns against Patna Pirates in match 96 on Friday, in the third and final leg of the PKL season. The match is slated to be played on 6th December, 2024 at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. 

The Haryana Steelers, fresh off a 7-point loss to the Bengal Warriors, aim to solidify their position at the top of the PKL points table. They currently hold 62 points from 16 matches (12 wins, 4 losses). On the other hand, the Patna Pirates, who recently defeated the Bengal Warriors by 3 points, are looking to reclaim the second position on the points table and improve their playoff chances. They have 52 points from 15 matches (9 wins, 5 losses, 1 tie).

The head-to-head record between the two teams is closely contested, with Haryana Steelers winning 6 of 12 matches and Patna Pirates winning 5. One match ended in a tie. The Steelers have won three of the last five matches against the Pirates, with an average total match score of 73 points. In their previous encounter this season, Haryana Steelers defeated Patna Pirates 37-32.

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TEAMS PREVIEW

Haryana Steelers Preview

The Haryana Steelers, who had been dominating the Pro Kabaddi League, suffered a surprising 32-39 defeat to the Bengal Warriors, ending their 10-match unbeaten streak. Both teams were evenly matched at halftime, with the score tied at 17-17. However, the Steelers' defense faltered in the second half, managing only two tackle points and a dismal tackle efficiency of 31.58%.

Vinay led the Steelers' offense with 10 raid points (4 touch, 6 bonus), while Shivam Patare contributed 8 raid points (7 touch, 1 bonus). On the defensive end, Mohammadreza Shadloui managed only one tackle point, and Rahul Sethpal and Sanjay Dhull picked up two points each.

This loss serves as a reminder to the Steelers that complacency can lead to unexpected defeats, regardless of their opponent's strength. The team will aim to bounce back and return to winning ways against the in-form Patna Pirates.

This season, the Steelers have been averaging 36.25 points per game while conceding 31.75 points per game. Their raiding unit, averaging 20.44 raid points per game, is ranked second, and their defense, averaging 11.81 tackle points per game, is the second-best in the league. Vinay, with 118 raid points, and Mohammadreza Shadloui, with 52 tackle points, have been the standout performers for the team.

Haryana Steelers Probable Starting 7 - Shivam Patare, Vinay, Mohammadreza Shadloui, Rahul Sethpal, Jaideep Dahiya, Sanjay Dhull, Naveen

Patna Pirates Preview

The Patna Pirates continue their impressive form, winning three of their last five matches and drawing one. In their recent encounter, they defeated the Bengal Warriors 38-35. The Pirates held a four-point lead at halftime (15-19) and maintained their scoring rate in the second half to secure the victory.

Devank Dalal led the Pirates' offense with 13 raid points (9 touch, 4 bonus), while Ayan Lohchab contributed 8 raid points (7 touch, 1 bonus). On the defensive end, Deepak was the standout performer, registering his second High 5 of the season. Captain Ankit added three tackle points, and Shubham Shinde impressed with his accurate ankle holds, contributing two tackle points. The Pirates will now face the Haryana Steelers, and their strategy will likely involve disrupting the Steelers' defense and maximizing their raid points.

This season, the Pirates average 40.87 points per game (the best overall team score) and concede 35.33 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 24.60 raid points, the best in the league, while their defense averages 10.60 tackle points per game (sixth best). Devank Dalal, with 194 raid points, is the team's leading raider, and Ankit Jaglan, with 47 tackle points, is their top defender.

Patna Pirates Probable Playing 7 - Ayan Lohchab, Devank, Shubham Shinde, Sandeep Kumar, Ankit, Deepak Rathee, Akram Sheikh

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