The Haryana Steelers' second-best defensive unit clashes with the resurgent Gujarat Giants in Match 102 of PKL 12. Jaideep's record-breaking tackle points face Mohammadreza Shadloui's exceptional recent form, whilst Shivam Patare's raiding excellence meets the Giants' revitalised attack in a pivotal playoff encounter.

Probable Starting 7

Haryana Steelers

  • Right Corner – Rahul Sethpal
  • Right In – Shivam Patare
  • Right Cover – Neeraj
  • Centre – Sahil Narwal
  • Left Cover – Jaideep (C)
  • Left In – Vinay
  • Left Corner – Hardeep

Gujarat Giants

  • Right Corner – Lucky Sharma
  • Right In – Himanshu Singh
  • Right Cover – Nitin Panwar
  • Centre – Rakesh (C)
  • Left Cover – Rohit Nandal
  • Left In – Visvanth V
  • Left Corner – Mohammadreza Shadloui

Headlines

➢ Haryana Steelers' resolute defence face an in-form Shadloui
➢ Jaideep shining for Haryana Steelers in the last three matches
➢ Vinay and Shivam Patare need to ensure they perform well for Haryana to qualify for the playoffs
➢ Himanshu Singh continues his good performances
➢ Gujarat Giants in contention for a playoff spot
➢ Rakesh not in form – needs to be better for the Giants to qualify
➢ Steelers looking to do the double over Giants as they won M#33 by three points

Top Stories of the Match

Haryana Steelers' Resolute Defence Face an In-Form Shadloui

The Haryana Steelers boast the second-best average tackle points in PKL 12, averaging 11.8 tackle points per match at a 44% success rate. This defensive prowess has been crucial to their recent resurgence.

Best Average Tackle Points in PKL 12

Team

Avg Tackle Pts

Tackle SR%

Puneri Paltan

12.1

47%

Haryana Steelers

11.8

44%

U Mumba

11.6

45%

The Steelers' defensive performance directly correlates with their match results. In their eight wins this season, they have accumulated 210 tackles with 112 tackle points at a 53% success rate. By contrast, in their eight losses, they managed only 216 tackles for 77 tackle points at a dismal 36% success rate.

Jaideep has been the standout performer for Haryana, establishing himself as the league's premier defender this season. His 63 tackle points in PKL 12 lead the entire league, with a remarkable 68% success rate – the highest of his career across all seasons.

Most Tackle Points in PKL 12

Player

Tackle Points

Jaideep

63

Nitesh Kumar

62

Gaurav Khatri

50

In his last two matches, Jaideep has been exceptional. Against UP Yoddhas, he achieved a perfect 100% tackle success rate, scoring six tackle points. This form continued against U Mumba, where he registered nine tackle points at 100% success rate. He has recorded three consecutive High 5s in his last three matches.

The veteran also holds the distinction of recording the most super tackles in PKL 12 by a considerable margin with 13 super tackles, considerably ahead of his nearest competitors.

Rahul Sethpal has provided excellent support at the right corner, contributing 41 tackle points in 16 matches at a 53% success rate. His consistency has been vital to maintaining the Steelers' defensive integrity.

However, Haryana face their sternest defensive test against Mohammadreza Shadloui, who has been in exceptional form recently. After a slow start to the tournament, averaging just 1.1 tackle points per match in his first eight games, Shadloui has transformed his season, averaging 3.3 tackle points per match in his last eight games at a 54% success rate.

Historically, Shadloui has caused problems for the Steelers, recording three High 5s in eight previous encounters at an average of 3.3 tackle points per match and a 53% success rate. His second-half performance this season has been particularly impressive, with 21 tackle points at 48% success rate compared to just 14 points at 40% in the first half.

Steelers' Raiding Duo Need to Deliver for Playoff Qualification

The Haryana Steelers' raiding unit ranks amongst PKL 12's finest, led by the dynamic duo of Shivam Patare and Vinay. Together, they have accumulated 230 raid points across 16 matches, contributing approximately 65% of the team's total raid points.

Haryana Steelers Raiding Duo in PKL 12

Criterion

Vinay

Shivam Patare

Raid Points

105

125

Avg Raid Pts

7.0

7.8

Raid SR%

46%

61%

Super 10s

4

5

Shivam Patare has been the primary raider, demonstrating versatility across all dip situations. He achieved 82 raid points at a 69% success rate when facing 6–7 defenders, showcasing his ability to penetrate deep defences.

Vinay, conversely, excels at crucial moments. He performs exceptionally at the start and end of matches – recording 44 raid points at 59% success rate in the opening ten minutes and 33 points at 54% success rate in the final ten minutes. However, his form dips significantly during the middle periods, with just 15 raid points at 33% success rate during minutes 11–20.

Against Gujarat specifically, Vinay has been formidable, accumulating 64 raid points in ten matches at a 47% success rate with three super raids. Shivam, in six encounters, has contributed 28 raid points at a 51% success rate.

Himanshu Singh Continues to Deliver Points; Rakesh Needs Improvement

Himanshu Singh has emerged as Gujarat Giants' most consistent raider in recent matches. In his last four encounters, he has recorded a Super 10 against Dabang Delhi at 92% success rate, and contributed vital points against Patna Pirates (11 raid points at 52% SR) and Tamil Thalaivas (13 raid points at 65% SR).

Gujarat Giants' Raiding Unit – Weakness and Recent Recovery

The Giants entered the tournament with a concerning weakness. They registered the lowest average raid points per match (17.9) and the lowest raid success rate (42%) in PKL 12. However, recent performances suggest revival.

Gujarat Giants Raiding in Last Five Matches

Opponent

Raids

Raid Pts

Raid SR%

vs UP Yoddhas M#74

44

26

59%

vs Dabang Delhi M#75

40

16

40%

vs Patna Pirates M#83

43

21

49%

vs Tamil Thalaivas M#87

43

18

42%

vs Telugu Titans M#97

40

13

33%

Rakesh remains the Giants' primary raider with 112 raid points this season at a 50% success rate and four Super 10s. However, a concerning trend has emerged – his first-half performance (79 raid points at 61% SR) significantly outweighs his second-half output (33 raid points at 35% SR). In recent matches against Haryana, though, Rakesh has excelled, accumulating 71 raid points in eight encounters at 56% success rate with three Super 10s.

Shadloui's Defensive Mastery Against Steelers

Beyond his raiding contributions, Shadloui has been Gujarat's defensive anchor. He has recorded 35 tackle points in PKL 12 at a 44% success rate with two High 5s. Against Haryana specifically, he has proven particularly troublesome, recording 26 tackle points in eight matches at a 53% success rate with three High 5s – averaging 3.2 tackle points per encounter.

Face-Off in PKL

Overall Record: Matches – 18 | Haryana Steelers – 13 | Gujarat Giants – 4 | Tied – 1

Haryana Steelers have dominated this fixture comprehensively. Since PKL 10, they have not lost to Gujarat Giants. They secured victory in their first meeting this season (M#33), winning by three points with a score of 40–37, and will be looking to complete the double.

Last Five Match Results

Match

Haryana Steelers

Gujarat Giants

Result

M#33 PKL 12

40

37

Haryana won by 3 points

M#46 PKL 11

39

23

Haryana won by 16 points

M#40 PKL 11

35

22

Haryana won by 13 points

Eliminator 2 PKL 10

42

25

Haryana won by 17 points

M#101 PKL 10

34

30

Haryana won by 4 points

Key Player Battles

Haryana Steelers' Raiders vs Gujarat Giants' Defenders

  • Shivam Patare 3–3 Shadloui
  • Shivam Patare 3–3 Lucky Sharma
  • Shivam Patare 2–0 Nitin Panwar
  • Vinay 6–3 Lucky Sharma
  • Vinay 4–3 Nitin Panwar
  • Vinay 5–5 Shadloui

Gujarat Giants' Raiders vs Haryana Steelers' Defenders

  • Rakesh 7–5 Neeraj
  • Rakesh 7–4 Jaideep
  • Shadloui 0–1 Jaideep
  • Shadloui 2–0 Neeraj

What to Expect

This encounter promises an enthralling battle between contrasting approaches. Haryana's defensive solidity, anchored by the league-leading Jaideep, will be tested by Gujarat's newly energised raiding unit, particularly Himanshu Singh and the resurgent Rakesh.

The crucial matchups – Vinay and Shivam's raiding prowess against Shadloui's defensive mastery, and Jaideep's resolute defending against Rakesh's experience – will prove decisive. Haryana's superior recent form and dominant head-to-head record make them favourites, yet Gujarat's playoff desperation and improved raiding performances suggest a competitive encounter.

Expect a closely contested affair where execution and momentum in crucial moments prove decisive. Haryana's requirement to secure wins for playoff confirmation adds urgency to their performance, whilst Gujarat must deliver consistency to maintain their playoff aspirations.

Match Details

  • Match: Haryana Steelers vs Gujarat Giants – Match 102, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2025
  • Time: 9:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
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