The Haryana Steelers have broken their losing streak in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 with an emphatic 39-32 comeback victory over the Patna Pirates in Delhi. This pivotal win sees the Steelers climb to sixth place in the league table. The defensive powerhouse Jaideep Dahiya was a force to be reckoned with, achieving a spectacular High Five by executing six tackles, while the offensive linchpin Shivam Patare celebrated a Super 10. Their combined efforts were crucial in overcoming the high-scoring performance of Patna’s Ayan Lohchab, who amassed an impressive 17 points.
The match kicked off with an intense battle between the two sides. Early raids from Maninder Singh and Vinay saw the scoreboard ticking. Ayan Lohchab wasted no time in making an impact for the Pirates, showcasing his raiding and tackling skills. Despite a tight start and missed opportunities on Do-Or-Die raids, Haryana’s defense, featuring Hardeep and Rahul Sethpal, held their ground. Yet, Patna surged ahead, with Balaji D’s tackle and Ayan’s raid pushing them to an 8-6 lead. The Steelers responded with a Super Tackle from Rahul Sethpal, but Patna soon delivered the first ALL OUT of the match. The momentum remained volatile, with both Hardeep and Shivam Patare contributing for Haryana. As halftime approached, Patna regained the advantage, with Ayan scoring nine raid points and Vaibhav Garje making key defensive stops, leading 20-14 at the break.
Haryana Steelers began the second half with renewed determination. Their captain spearheaded a defensive resurgence with crucial Super Tackles, reducing the deficit. Shivam Patare’s offensive prowess continued, bringing the Steelers within two points and marking a personal milestone of 100 raid points for the season. Ayan Lohchab’s Super 10 briefly extended Patna’s lead to four, but the Steelers quickly clawed back, thanks to a Super Tackle from Sahil Narwal and a subsequent raid by Vinay. In the crucial final quarter, Haryana Steelers took the lead and extended it, outscoring Patna by seven points in the third segment. A timely Super Tackle by Navdeep put Patna back in front momentarily, but Jaideep Dahiya’s relentless defense, including his High Five, and Vinay’s game-changing ALL OUT, gave the Steelers a commanding four-point lead with limited time remaining. Shivam Patare then sealed the victory with a final two-point raid, securing his Super 10 and a well-earned comeback win for his team.