PKL 12: Haryana Steelers vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, Play-in 1 – Match Preview

The reigning champions Haryana Steelers will lock horns against the inaugural champions Jaipur Pink Panthers in the first play-in of the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League season 12 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi on Saturday.

It would be a must-win match for both these teams. Whoever wins will move to the Eliminator, and the losing team will be knocked out of the tournament.

Current form of Haryana Steelers: W W L W W

The defending champions have the right momentum on their side as they have won four out of their last five games. The Steelers won their previous match against Telugu Titans by 45-34 after Vinay and Shivam Patare scored 11 and 8 points respectively.

Current form of Jaipur Pink Panthers: L L W W L

Jaipur Pink Panthers had lost their last two games in the league stage and it would be imperative for them to be at their absolute best in this do-or-die game. They lost their previous match against Patna Pirates by 33-18.

Head to Head: Matches: 18, Won by Haryana Steelers: 6, Won by Jaipur Pink Panthers: 10, Tied: 2.

Haryana Steelers full squad

Raiders: Vikas Ramadas Jadhav (right raider), Vinay, Shivam Anil Patare (left raider), Jaya Soorya NS (left raider), Vishal S. Tate (right raider), Mayank Saini, Ghanshyam Roka Magar (F), Shahan Sha Mohammed (F), Naveen Kumar

Defenders: Jaideep (left cover), Manikandan N (right cover), Rahul Sethpal (right corner), Ankit (right corner), Sachin (right cover), Ritik (left cover), Hardeep (left corner), Rahul (left corner), Zubair (right cover)

All-rounders: Sahil, Ashish

Jaipur Pink Panthers full squad

Raiders: Sombir, Ritik Sharma, Sahil, Vinay, Meetu, Ali Samadi Choubtarash (F), Manjeet, Uday Parte, Nitin Kumar (right raider)

Defenders: Abhishek KS (left cover), Ronak Singh (right corner), Nitin Kumar (right cover), Reza Mirbagheri (F), Deepanshu (right corner), Aryan (left corner), Sahil Deshwal (left cover), Mohit (right cover), Aashish Kumar (right cover),

All-rounders: Nitin Rawal