Haryana Steelers, on Tuesday (October 21), thrashed Gujarat Giants 50-32 to book their spot in the playoffs of the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025). The result also confirmed a playoffs spot for Jaipur Pink Panthers. With nine wins and eight defeats so far, the defending champions are currently at the sixth spot in […]
Haryana Steelers
Haryana Steelers:
Defending champions Haryana Steelers will be eyeing another successful campaign in the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025). They will be aiming to become only the second team to successfully defend their PKL title.
The Haryana-based outfit has been one of the most consistent teams in the PKL since making their debut in 2017. Out of the seven seasons that they have played so far, they have qualified for the playoffs four times. With Manpreet Singh as their head coach once again, Haryana Steelers will be eyeing another impressive outing.
Haryana Steelers Squad:
Following the successful campaign last season, Haryana Steelers have retained their core squad and have added 10 more players to further bolster it. For the attack, they have retained Vinay, Shivam Anil Patare and Vishal Tate. All of them played a key role last season and the team will be hoping that they deliver in PKL 2025 as well.
They have boosted their attack further by roping in raider Naveen Kumar for INR 1.20 crore. One of the most experienced raiders in the league, Naveen has racked up 1,102 raid points in 107 games so far.
In defence, captain Jaideep Dahiya and right corner Rahul Sethpal will be the crucial players. The Steelers, however, could pay a big price for their failure to retain their star allrounder Mohammadreza Shadloui. The Iran star was the Most Valuable Player of last season and his departure is definitely a big blow for the Steelers.
Raiders: Vikas Ramadas Jadhav (right raider), Vinay, Shivam Anil Patare (left raider), Jaya Soorya NS (left raider), Vishal S. Tate (right raider), Mayank Saini, Ghanshyam Roka Magar (F), Shahan Sha Mohammed (F), Naveen Kumar
Defenders: Jaideep (left cover), Manikandan N (right cover), Rahul Sethpal (right corner), Ankit (right corner), Sachin (right cover), Ritik (left cover), Hardeep (left corner), Rahul (left corner), Zubair (right cover)
All-rounders: Sahil, Ashish
Haryana Steelers schedule:
The 12th season of the PKL will be played across four venues – Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi. Haryana Steelers will open their campaign on August 31 against Bengal Warriorz and will play three more games in Vizag. In Jaipur, they are scheduled to play four games before playing five games in Chennai. In the final leg in Delhi, the Steelers will play five games.
Vizag leg:
- August 31, Bengal Warriors vs. Haryana Steelers
- September 03, Haryana Steelers vs. U Mumba
- September 05, Haryana Steelers vs. UP Yoddhas
- September 08, Haryana Steelers vs. Bengaluru Bulls
Jaipur leg:
- September 15, Gujarat Giants vs. Haryana Steelers
- September 17, Haryana Steelers vs. Patna Pirates
- September 19, Puneri Paltan vs. Haryana Steelers
- September 20, Haryana Steelers vs. Tamil Thalaivas
Chennai leg:
- September 29, Dabang Delhi K.C. vs. Haryana Steelers
- October 01, Haryana Steelers vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers
- October 03, Tamil Thalaivas vs. Haryana Steelers
- October 07, Haryana Steelers vs. Dabang Delhi K.C.
- October 08, Telugu Titans vs. Haryana Steelers
Delhi leg:
- October 13, Patna Pirates vs. Haryana Steelers
- October 16, UP Yoddhas vs Haryana Steelers
- October 19, U Mumba vs. Haryana Steelers
- October 21, Haryana Steelers vs Gujarat Giants
- October 22, Haryana Steelers vs. Telugu Titans