Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

hs vs tamt Match Prediction & Analysis

Haryana Steelers Square off against Tamil Thalaivas in match 59 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Super Sunday 17th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

Haryana Steelers are coming off a 32-37 win over Patna Pirates in their last match, while Tamil Thalaivas are also coming off a 31-46 dominant win putting an end to their four match losig streak in their last match against the Bengal Warriors. The Steelers currently sit at the top of the PKL points table with 36 points in 9 matches (7 wins & 2 losses), while Tamil Thalaivas are back in the top six with 27 points in 10 matches (4 wins. 5 losses & 1 tie). 

When it comes to head to head record Haryana Steelers with six wins in 11 matches holds a dominant record, while Tamil Thalaivas won two matches and three matches ended in a tie. The Steelers are also on a five match winning streak against the Thalaivas and the average total match points in the last two seasons between the Steelers & Thalaivas is 71.5 and the Steelers on average scored 41.5 points per game in the last couple of seasons when they clashed off against the Thalaivas. 

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TEAMS PREVIEW

Haryana Steelers Preview

Haryana Steelers, under the astute guidance of coach Manpreet Singh, continue to impress this PKL season. With nine games under their belt, the Steelers are firmly on track to clinch the coveted title. Their recent victory over the Patna Pirates, a 32-37 thriller, showcased their resilience and dominance. Despite a slow start in the initial ten minutes, the Steelers surged ahead, dominating the first half (14-20) and maintaining their intensity throughout the second half. This victory marked their seventh of the season.

Mohammadreza Shadloui once again stole the limelight with his exceptional all-round performance. He contributed three raid points and three tackle points, emerging as the top scorer. Vinay's impressive six raid points (five touch points and one bonus point), Rahul Sethpal's consistent high-scoring five-point performance, and Shivam Patare's five raid points (two touch points and three bonus points) were instrumental in the team's success. The defensive duo of Sanjay and Jaideep, with two tackle points each, played a crucial role in thwarting the Pirates' attacks.

The Steelers now turn their attention to a resurgent Tamil Thalaivas team, who have recently gained momentum with a victory over the Warriors. Rahul Sethpal will be under the spotlight as the Thalaivas boast two left raiders in their ranks. On the raiding front, Shivam Patare, alongside Shadloui, who is effectively playing as a third raider, will be key to the Steelers' success. Vishal Tate could also provide valuable support from the bench.

This season, the Steelers have been averaging 36.67 points per game while conceding 30.77 points per game. Their raiding unit, averaging 19.56 raid points per game, is ranked sixth, and their defense, averaging 12.44 tackle points per game, is the third-best in the league. Vinay, with 59 raid points, and Mohammadreza Shadloui, with 31 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, Sahil

Tamil Thalaivas Preview

Tamil Thalaivas, after a four-game losing streak, finally returned to winning ways, thanks to the tactical brilliance of coach Dharmaraj Cheralathan. His decision to bench experienced players Sachin Tanwar and Sahil Gulia in favor of young raiders Vishal Chahal and Nitesh Kumar proved to be a masterstroke. 

Vishal Chahal delivered a stellar performance, scoring 12 points (10 raid touch points, one bonus point, and one tackle point). Nitesh Kumar, in the left corner, contributed six tackle points. However, it was right corner Amirhossein Bastami who stole the show with seven tackle points, including two super 10s.

Moeen Shafaghi continued his impressive form with five raid points and one tackle point. Narender Khandola, after two quiet outings, regained his mojo, scoring four raid points and one tackle point. The Thalaivas, with their new team combination, appear to be a transformed team. Coach Cheralathan is likely to stick with this combination, using Sachin and Sahil Gulia as impact substitutes when needed.

Against the Haryana Steelers, the Thalaivas' defense will need to match the Steelers' formidable defensive unit. The game is likely to hinge on the number of all-outs conceded and the raid points scored by the Thalaivas' raiders. If both left raiders can maintain their form, the Thalaivas have a chance to upset the mighty Steelers.

This season, the Thalaivas have been averaging 36.33 points per game and conceding 33.2 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 18.1 raid points per game, while their defense, averaging 12.5 tackle points per game, is the second-best in the league. Narender Khandola, with 71 raid points, and Nitesh Kumar, with 34 tackle points, have been the top performers for the team.

Tamil Thalaivas Probable Starting 7 - Narender Khandola, Vishal Chahal, Moein Shafaghi, Anuj Gawade, M Abhishek, Amirhossein Bastami, Nitesh Kumar

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