Haryana Steelers will fight it out against Tamil Thalaivas in the 71st match of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2023 at the SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur.
The Haryana Steelers, riding high in the league, find themselves at the sixth spot, boasting a commendable six victories in 10 battles. A triumph in this encounter would not only add another feather to their cap but also infuse a surge of confidence into the squad.
In their last nail-biter against U Mumba, they settled for a 44-44 draw, a match they almost had in their pocket. Nevertheless, their captain, Jaideep Dahiya, delivered a stellar performance with eight crucial points, and the Steelers will be very happy with him leading from the front.
On the flip side, the Tamil Thalaivas, battling through a challenging season, currently find themselves at the 11th spot with just three wins in 11 games. However, a recent triumph against the Haryana Steelers, where they triumphed 46-27, breathed fresh life into their campaign.
Narender spearheaded the attack with a Super 10, while Sagar and Sahil Gulia secured their High 5s, marking a significant turnaround for the struggling Thalaivas. The question lingers – was it a one-time spark, or are the Thalaivas gearing up for a season-defining resurgence?
Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas Match Details
Match: Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas, Match 71, PKL 2023
Date: January 14, 2024, 08.00 pm IST
Venue: SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas Form Guide in PKL 2023
Haryana Steelers (HAR): T W L L W
Tamil Thalaivas (TAM): W L L L L
Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas Player Squads
Haryana Steelers (HAR): Vinay, K. Prapanjan, Siddharth Sirish Desai, Chandran Ranjit, Ghanshyam Roka Magar, Hasan Balbool, Shivam Anil Patare, Vishal S. Tate, Jaya Soorya NS, Naveen, Harsh, Mohit, Monu, Sunny, Jaideep, Mohit, Rahul Sethpal, Hardeep, Himanshu Choudhary, Ravindra Chouhan, Ashish
Tamil Thalaivas (TAM): Ajinkya Ashok Pawar, Himanshu, Narender, Himanshu Singh, Selvamani K, Vishal Chahal, Nitin Singh, Jatin, Masanamuthu Lakshnanan, Satish Kannan, Sagar, Himanshu, M. Abishek, Sahil, Mohit, Aashish, Amirhossein Bastami, Nitesh Kumar, Ronak, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, Ritik
Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas Expected Playing 7
Haryana Steelers (HAR): Chandran Ranjit, Mohit Nandal, Jaideep Dahiya (C), Vinay, Siddharth Desai, Rahul Sethpal, Mohit
Tamil Thalaivas (TAM): Narender, M Abhishek, Mohit, Ajinkya Pawar, Himanshu, Sagar(C), Sahil Gulia
Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas Match Prediction
The Haryana Steelers emerge as clear favorites to win this game. They are having some issues in their raiding department, but still overall, they look more balanced and in form as compared to the Thalaivas. However, you cannot write off the team from down under, given the fact that they are coming into this game on the back of a huge win.
Prediction: Haryana Steelers to win the match.
Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas Telecast Details
TV: Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 HD Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada & Star Sports First
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Live Score Website: Sportskeeda