Kabaddi is an Indian-origin sport, and the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has made it more popular for everyone. With PKL season 11 is moving towards it last few games, Match 101 will feature an exciting clash between the Haryana Steelers and the Telugu Titans. This will be the second time they are competing against each other in the stage league. This match will be held at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. Haryana had already qualified for the playoffs, and they have shown an excellent display of kabaddi this season.
On the other hand, Titans with new coach who had already won the title with Dabbang Delhi KC team in 2021, has taken the team to a new level with many former Delhi KC players. This year, apart from Pawan Sehrawat’s injury, the Titans are seen in a good touch with their raiders and defenders performing well and winning the games. They are expected to qualify for the playoffs. Here we get into the details of the match, including team strengths, key players, and what to expect.
Match Details
- Match Number: 101
- Date: TBA
- Venue: Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
- Series: Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, 2024
Team Overview
Haryana Steelers
Last years runner up, Haryana Steelers have shown consistency in winning the games this season. Under the guidance of their coach Manpreet Singh, and the addition of Irani left corner Mohammadreza Shadloui, the team has a strong defensive setup and skilled raiders. Their captain, Jaideep, leads by example and has been a rock in the defense.
Haryana Steelers squad for the 2024 season –
| Player Name | Position | Country |
| Jaideep | Defender, left cover | India |
| Vinay | Raider | India |
| Mohammadreza Shadloui | All Rounder | Iran |
| Rahul | Defender, right corner | India |
| Sanjay | Defender, right cover | India |
| Shivam Patare | Left Raider | India |
| Naveen | Right Raider | India |
| Sahil | All Rounder | India |
| Sanskar Mishra | Right Raider | India |
| Ashish Gill | Defender, right corner | India |
| Vishal Tate | Raider | India |
| Jaya Soorya | Left Raider | India |
| S Manikandan | All Rounder | India |
| N Manikandan | Defender, right cover | India |
| Ghanshyam Magar | Raider | Nepal |
| Vikas Jadhav | Raider | India |
| Vikul Lamba | Raider | India |
| Hardeep | Defender, left corner | India |
Haryana probable Starting 7:
- Jaideep (Captain)
- Vinay
- Shadloui
- Rahul
- Sanjay
- Naveen
- Sahil
Strengths:
- Strong Defense: Players like Jaideep and Shadloui are exceptional at blocking raiders.
- Balanced Raiders: Naveen and Vinay can break through even the toughest defenses.
Weaknesses:
Pressure Situations: The Steelers sometimes lose focus during the last few minutes of tight games.
Telugu Titans
Team who has seen a drastic decline in their performance after the first few seasons of PKL, now has made huge changes in their team. With the new coach, who has led Delhi to its first title win in Pro Kabaddi League, Krishan Kumar Hooda, is known for his coaching, where he consistently took Delhi’s KC team to new heights. This season 11 Titan’s, performance has improved a lot, and there are chances they will qualify for the playoffs this time. After the injury of their star player Pawan Sehrawat, with Vijay Malik as the captain, the Titans aims to control the match and capitalize on their raiders’ skills.
Telugu Titans squad for the 2024 season –
| Player Name | Position | Country |
| Pawan Sehrawat | Raider | India |
| Krishan | Defender, right corner | India |
| Ajit Pawar | Defender, left cover | India |
| Ashish Narwal | Raider | India |
| Ankit | Defender, right corner | India |
| Sagar | Defender, right cover | India |
| Mohammad Malak | Defender | Iran |
| Manjeet | Raider | India |
| Shankar Gadai | All Rounder | India |
| Chetan Sahu | Right Raider | India |
| Sunder | Defender | India |
| Omkar Patil | Right Raider | India |
| Amit Kumar | All Rounder | India |
| Nitin | Left Raider | India |
| Milad Jabbari | Defender | Iran |
| Rohit | Left Raider | India |
| Praful Zaware | Left Raider | India |
| S Sanjeevi | All Rounder | India |
| Vijay Malik | All Rounder | India |
Titans probable Starting 7:
- Ashish Narwal
- Manjeet
- Shankar Gadai
- Sagar
- Ajit Pawar
- Vijay Malik (Captain)
- Sunder
Strengths:
- Dynamic Raiders: Players like Manjeet and Ashish Narwal are quick and unpredictable.
- Experienced Captain: Vijay Malik brings calmness and strategy to the team.
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistent Defense: Their defense sometimes fails to stop strong raiders.
Key Players to Watch
Haryana Steelers
- Jaideep: Captain who is an excellent defender took Haryana to the final’s last season.
- Shadloui: Costliest player of PKL this season is known for his powerful blocks and strength on the mat. He is an all-rounder, who can pursuit quickly and took points in raiding too.
Telugu Titans
- Manjeet: A raider with quick reflexes and excellent mat awareness.
- Vijay Malik: The captain is not just a leader but also a game-changer in both offense and defense.
- Ashish Narwal: A young talent who can give the Steelers’ defense a tough time.
Match Prediction
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, we have also seen poor performance from Haryana as well, where they lost against the bottom table team. On the other hand, we have also seen Titans losing points in pressure situations and ending up losing the game.
Why Haryana Steelers May Win:
- Better Defense: With players like Jaideep and Shadloui in defense, the Steelers can stop the Titans’ raiders in any situation.
- Consistent Raiders: Naveen and Vinay are reliable and have been performing well this season, except for a few matches where they didn’t get points because of other teams’ defense.
- Experienced Leadership: Manpreet Singh’s strategies as c coach have worked wonders for the team. As they played their first finals last season and expected to win the title this season.
Why Telugu Titans May Surprise:
- Unpredictable Raiders: Vijay and Ashish Narwal can breach even the strongest defenses, they have shown such skills in many games. After Pawan’s injury they took the responsibility of team in such a way.
- Captain’s Influence: Vijay Malik’s experience and composure under pressure, could lead the Titans to victory.
- Desire to Bounce Back: The Titans are motivated to prove themselves after a few tough games.
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