Haryana Steelers were in exceptional form on Wednesday evening as they stormed past the challenge of defending champions Puneri Paltan. Haryana Steelers, who continue to sit at the top of the points table, won by a scoreline of 38-28 at the Noida Indoor Stadium in PKL Season 11. For Haryana Steelers, Shivam Patare top scored with 13 points and Mohammadreza Shadloui added 5 of his own.

Haryana Steelers were out of the blocks very quickly with their defenders and attackers working in tandem, racing away to a 5-0 lead within the first few minutes. Haryana Steelers were dominating the early exchanges and then Jaideep landed an All-Out, giving his team an 8-point lead and the momentum.

Shivam Patare and Vinay were leading the charge in attack for Haryana Steelers, who continued to build on their lead. In the final 10 minutes of the first half, the current table toppers, Haryana Steelers, continued to keep the defending champions, Puneri Paltan, at bay. Shivam Patare ended the first half with 8 points to his name as Haryana Steelers led 22-14.

The second half started off in similar fashion with Haryana Steelers dominating the contest. Vinay and Shivam Patare were helping extend the lead even as Puneri Paltan continued to fight on with Pankaj Mohite and Akash Shinde. Mohammadreza Shadloui was also picking up crucial points for Haryana Steelers, who led by 9 points at the half-hour mark.

In the final phase of play, Shivam Patare notched up his Super 10 and moments later Pankaj Mohite did so too. But Haryana Steelers had almost everyone making significant contributions, whereas the Puneri Paltan defensive unit weren’t having their best day.

In the final five minutes, the game picked up pace as the Puneri Paltan raiders Pankaj Mohite and Akash Shinde tried to make one final push, but Jaideep and co held strong in defence for Haryana Steelers. Eventually, Haryana Steelers walked off the mat with a 10-point win.

Top Performers

Haryana Steelers

Best Raider - Shivam Patare (12 raid points)

Best Defender - Mohammadreza Shadloui (4 tackle points)

Puneri Paltan

Best Raider - Pankaj Mohite (11 raid points)

Best Defender - Mohit (3 tackle points)

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