PKL 2023 : Telugu Titans win a close contest against Haryana Steelers in Match 35

January 8, 2024
1:53 AM

Match – 35 : Telugu Titans vs Haryana Steelers

Match Date : 22-Dec-2023

Venue : SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai

Result: (Telugu Titans) 37 – 36 (Haryana Steelers)

PKL 2023 - Match 35- Top Performers

Telugu Titans

Best Raider : Pawan Sehrawat (10 raid points)
Best Defender : Ajit Pawar (7 tackle points)

Haryana Steelers

Best Raider : Shivam Patare (12 raid points)
Best Defender : Mohit (4 tackle points)

PKL 2023 - Match 35 - Telugu Titans Triumph with Stellar Defensive Display

In a riveting encounter at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai, the Telugu Titans clinched their maiden victory in PKL Season 10 by edging past the Haryana Steelers 37-36. The real heroes of the evening were the Titans’ defenders, showcasing a stellar performance and amassing an outstanding 18 tackle points.

Early Exchanges and Shivam Patare's Super Raid

The opening minutes witnessed an exchange of points between the two teams before Shivam Patare’s Super Raid provided the Steelers with an initial advantage over the Titans. Despite the Steelers’ success in raiding, their defense struggled to contain the Titans’ raiders, maintaining a closely contested scoreboard throughout the first half.

First Half Drama: All-Outs and Titans' Resurgence

In a twist of fate, the Steelers secured their first tackle point, setting the stage for the first All-Out of the evening, resulting in a 16-11 lead for the Steelers. However, the Titans displayed remarkable defensive prowess in the closing minutes of the first half. In a brilliant defensive sequence, they not only erased the deficit but also inflicted an All-Out on the Steelers, entering halftime trailing by a mere one point.

Neck-to-Neck Battle in the Second Half

The second half unfolded as a closely fought battle, with the Steelers’ defense improving from their first-half struggles. Nevertheless, their efforts fell short of putting the Titans under significant pressure. The game remained neck-to-neck, with Shivam Patare’s exceptional raiding keeping the Steelers in contention.

When Prafull took a page out of the Hi-Flyer's book 📖

His aerial effort got us all 😱 and is our Moment of the Day 💪#ProKabaddiLeague #ProKabaddi #HarSaansMeinKabaddi #PKL #PKLSeason10 #HSvTT pic.twitter.com/2NrEkceG4Z
— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) December 23, 2023

Titans' Defiance and Late Surges gets them their first win

In a display of defiance, Ajit Pawar and Hamid Nader executed a Super Tackle in the closing minutes, propelling the Titans into the lead despite having fewer players on the mat. A crucial tackle on Patare with 30 seconds left almost sealed the result, and Pawan Sehrawat ensured the Titans secured their first win of the season.

The Telugu Titans’ triumph not only marks their inaugural victory in PKL Season 10 but also underscores the pivotal role played by their defenders in securing a hard-fought win. As the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 progresses, each match promises more excitement and unpredictable outcomes.