Pro Kabaddi 2024, Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers: 3 Player battles to watch out for
Saturday night's (November 23) Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) match will see the Jaipur Pink Panthers take on the Haryana Steelers at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The match is slated to begin at 9 pm.
So far this year, the Panthers have put up fairly consistent performances. Of the 10 matches they've played, they've won six, lost three, and tied in one. This puts them sixth in the standings with 35 points.
On the other end, after their runner-up finish last year, the Haryana Steelers have been impeccable this season. They are currently the top-ranked team on the points table, having emerged victorious in nine of the 12 matches they've played.
As the two teams gear up for an exciting clash tonight, here are three-player battles that promise to delight.
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers: 3 Player battles to watch out for
#1. Arjun Deshwal vs Mohammadreza Shadloui
One of the most high-octane clashes that will take place tonight will be the one between Jaipur Pink Panthers raider Arjun Deshwal and Haryana Steelers all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui. Deshwal is playing his fourth season for the Panthers and has been incredible this year. He's picked up 109 raid points, making him the third-most successful player in terms of raid points and overall points.
On the other end, Mohammadreza Shadloui has been a lethal weapon for the Haryana Steelers in his debut with the team. As an all-rounder, he's been crucial on both the attacking and defensive ends and has picked up a total of 42 tackle points with a tackle success rate of 52%.
#2. Shivam Patare vs Reza Mirbagheri
Shivam Patare had a dream debut season last year, collecting 120 points over the course of 23 matches with the Haryana Steelers. The left-raider has continued that phenomenal form this season and has claimed 60 points in his 12 outings on the mat. The youngster has a raid strike rate of 52% and has scored one Super Raid and one Super 10.
Keeping Patare on his toes tonight will be Jaipur's Reza Mirbagheri. The left-cover has been a wall on the defense, collecting 30 points in the 10 matches he's played. He's averaged a tackle strike rate of 48% and has scored one High 5. Mirbagheri was particularly impressive in Jaipur’s clash against the Gujarat Giants Match No. 56, where he scored four tackle points.
#3. Vinay vs Ankush Rathee
Vinay has been yet another integral part of the Haryana Steelers' offense. Last season the raider scored 165 points, and he seems keen to outdo himself this time around. In the 12 times he's been on the mat so far this year, he's picked up 84 points, establishing a raid strike rate of 44%.
Giving Vinay a run for his money tonight will be Ankush Rathee. The left-corner has been a consistent performer for the Jaipur Pink Panthers this season, having accumulated 31 points and a tackle strike rate of 70%. His 31 points tie him as the 10th-most successful defender of this season, alongside Krishnan Dhull and Fazel Atrachali.