Pro Kabaddi League Season 5: Five player battles to watch out for in the Sonepat leg
It has taken four seasons but Pro Kabaddi League has finally reached the heartland of Indian Kabaddi as we move into the Sonepat leg of the tournament.
With more than half of season five having finished, teams are now preparing to make their push for a playoff spot as they aim to win the league. The Bengal Warriors moved to the top of the standings in Zone B after a successful home leg while Gujarat Fortunegiants continue to do well, reigning at the top in Zone A.
Debutants Haryana Steelers would be looking to make the most of the home advantage and throw down the gauntlet to their opponents as they play six times in the next few days and would have targeted maximum points from their matches.
We take a look at the five player battles that will be most exciting to watch in the Sonepat leg:
#1 Mohit Chhillar (Haryana Steelers) vs Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates)
The first match of the Sonepat leg will see two teams with identical records face each other, with hosts Haryana taking on defending champions Patna Pirates.
The Steelers have established their identity as one of the strongest defensive outfits in the league and will rely on their strengths to stop the Pirates.
Mohit Chhillar has been an important member of their defence and the right corner will give his all to ensure his team can stop Pardeep Narwal. With 21 points from nine matches, Chhillar has steadily grown into the season and improved his performances.
Narwal has the highest points among raiders in the league, having scored 115 points in nine matches, an average of almost 13 per encounter.
This battle will go a long way in determining which team wins this encounter.