Two PKL 11 finalists with contrasting fortunes clash in Match 81 as bottom-placed Patna Pirates host seventh-placed Haryana Steelers. The league's third-best raider, Ayan, faces his nemesis, Jaideep, in a battle of stalwarts, whilst the Pirates' struggling defence meets the Steelers' dynamic raiding duo of Shivam Patare and Vinay.

Probable Starting 7

Patna Pirates

  • Right Corner – Navdeep
  • Right In – Ankit Kumar
  • Right Cover – Deepak Singh
  • Centre – Sudhakar M
  • Left Cover – Balaji D
  • Left In – Ayan
  • Left Corner – Ankit (C)

Haryana Steelers

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

Headlines

➢ PKL 11 finalists battling their way to qualify for playoffs

➢ Ayan's exceptional form crucial for Pirates' survival hopes

➢ Jaideep vs Ayan – clash of stalwarts in pivotal encounter

➢ Shivam Patare and Vinay leading Steelers' raid charge

➢ Pirates' defence seeking redemption after disappointing season

Top Stories of the Match

Ayan's Brilliance – Pirates' Lone Warrior

Ayan's extraordinary season continues to shine despite Patna Pirates' struggles, establishing him as PKL 12's third-best raider with the third-highest success rate. His 135 raid points in 11 matches (12.3 average at 70% success rate) with 7 Super 10s represents remarkable individual excellence in a struggling side.

His dominance is absolute – contributing 53% of Patna's total raid points, essentially carrying the team single-handedly:

Ayan vs Other Pirates Raiders in PKL 12:

  • Ayan: 135 raid points (12.3 average, 70% SR)
  • Other Raiders: 118 raid points (10.7 average, 45% SR)

Best raid success rates in PKL 12 (minimum 100 raid points):

  • Devank: 220 points (73% SR)
  • Gagan Gowda: 115 points (71% SR)
  • Ayan: 135 points (70% SR)

His situational mastery demonstrates tactical intelligence across all scenarios:

By Defenders in Play (DIP):

  • 6-7 defenders: 90 points at 79% SR
  • 4-5 defenders: 27 points at 47% SR (best in PKL 12 for this situation)
  • 2-3 defenders: 17 points at 81% SR (second-best in PKL 12)

Do-or-Die supremacy defines his clutch mentality – 18 points from 19 raids at 95% success rate ranks second-best in the league, showcasing extraordinary composure when matches hang in the balance.

Best Do-or-Die raid success rates in PKL 12 (minimum 15 raids):

  • Ashu Malik: 21 points at 100% SR
  • Ayan: 18 points at 95% SR
  • Bhavani Rajput: 15 points at 88% SR

Recent form suggests peak performance – 4 consecutive Super 10s with 70%+ success rate in each match:

Ayan's last 4 matches:

  • vs Tamil Thalaivas: 16 points at 84% SR
  • vs UP Yoddhas: 15 points at 71% SR
  • vs Telugu Titans: 13 points at 81% SR
  • vs Bengal Warriorz: 15 points at 83% SR

However, standing in his way is Haryana captain Jaideep, who has historically dominated this match-up with 6 dismissals against Ayan in PKL, including 4 in PKL 12 alone.

Jaideep – Defensive Maestro Leading Steelers

Jaideep's resurgence this season has been remarkable, establishing him as PKL 12's joint-second-best defender. His 42 tackle points in 13 matches (3.2 average at 62% success rate) with 4 High 5s represent his best-ever campaign.

Best tackle success rates in PKL 12 (minimum 30 tackle points):

  • Saurabh Nandal: 45 points at 63% SR
  • Jaideep: 42 points at 62% SR
  • Deepak Sankar: 45 points at 59% SR

His 62% tackle success rate marks the finest season of his illustrious career:

Jaideep's career-best seasons:

  • PKL 12: 42 points at 62% SR
  • PKL 8: 66 points at 55% SR
  • PKL 10: 68 points at 51% SR

Super tackle mastery defines his game – leading PKL 12 with 8 super tackles, showcasing his ability to turn matches in crucial moments:

Most super tackles in PKL 12:

  • Jaideep: 8
  • Lokesh Ghosliya: 6
  • Shubham Shinde: 4

Recent form suggests peak performance, with 2 High 5s in his last three matches:

Jaideep's last 5 matches:

  • vs Telugu Titans: 3 points at 50% SR
  • vs Dabang Delhi: 2 points at 67% SR
  • vs Tamil Thalaivas: 5 points at 63% SR
  • vs Jaipur Pink Panthers: 1 point at 25% SR
  • vs Dabang Delhi: 7 points at 100% SR (High 5)

His effectiveness across different defensive situations provides tactical flexibility:

Jaideep by Defenders in Play in PKL 12:

  • 6-7 defenders: 11 points at 42% SR
  • 4-5 defenders: 15 points at 56% SR
  • 2-3 defenders: 16 points at 107% SR

Against Patna Pirates specifically, his record is exceptional – 32 tackle points in 10 matches (3.2 average) with 4 High 5s, including one in this season's reverse fixture.

Team Stories

Patna Pirates – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#69 vs Tamil Thalaivas – Lost 37–56 (heavy 19-point defeat)
  • M#68 vs UP Yoddhas – Won 36–28 (crucial 8-point victory)
  • M#55 vs Telugu Titans – Lost 28–37 (9-point defeat)
  • M#51 vs Bengal Warriorz – Lost 42–48 (6-point loss)
  • M#43 vs Dabang Delhi – Won 33–30 (narrow 3-point win)

Patna Pirates find themselves in crisis, languishing at the bottom of the table with just 3 wins from 11 matches. The defending PKL 11 runners-up have won only one match in each leg of the season, creating an alarming pattern of inconsistency.

Whilst Ayan's raiding brilliance continues – the Pirates boast the second-best average raid points (23.0) in PKL 12 – their defensive collapse has been catastrophic.

Ankit and Navdeep – Key Defenders Seeking Redemption

The Pirates' defensive unit has been the primary culprit for their struggles, posting the lowest average tackle points in PKL 12 at just 8.1 points per match with a dismal 32% success rate.

Patna Pirates defence – PKL 11 vs PKL 12:

  • PKL 11: 277 tackle points (11.1 average, 47% SR)
  • PKL 12: 89 tackle points (8.1 average, 32% SR)

The corner duo of captain Ankit and Navdeep carry the defensive burden, contributing 60% of the team's tackle points:

Ankit & Navdeep vs Other Pirates Defenders in PKL 12:

  • Ankit & Navdeep: 53 tackle points at 44% SR (3 High 5s)
  • Other Defenders: 36 tackle points at 23% SR (0 High 5s)

Captain Ankit has shown improvement recently, with 2 High 5s in his last 6 matches after a slow start:

Ankit in PKL 12:

  • First 5 matches: 10 points (2.0 average, 38% SR)
  • Last 6 matches: 19 points (3.2 average, 51% SR, 2 High 5s)

Navdeep has found consistency in recent outings, scoring 3+ tackle points in 4 of his last 5 matches.

Both defenders favour ankle holds – Ankit (15 points) and Navdeep (13 points) have scored most of their points through this skill, which could prove crucial against Haryana's raiders Vinay and Shivam Patare, who have been dismissed 15 times each by ankle holds this season.

Haryana Steelers – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#71 vs Telugu Titans – Lost 29–46 (heavy 17-point defeat)
  • M#70 vs Dabang Delhi – Lost 33(3)–33(9) in tie-breaker
  • M#62 vs Tamil Thalaivas – Lost 33–45 (12-point loss)
  • M#57 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Lost 36–37 (narrow 1-point defeat)
  • M#54 vs Dabang Delhi – Lost 37–38 (narrow 1-point loss)

Haryana Steelers endured a nightmare Chennai leg, losing all 5 matches after a promising start to PKL 12. Despite the horror run, they remain in 7th position with 6 wins from 13 matches, clinging to a playoff spot.

Haryana Steelers' season by venue:

  • Vizag: 2 wins from 4 matches
  • Jaipur: 4 wins from 4 matches (perfect record)
  • Chennai: 0 wins from 5 matches (complete collapse)

The Chennai defensive breakdown proved catastrophic:

Haryana Steelers defence:

  • Till Jaipur leg: 88 tackle points (11.0 average, 42% SR)
  • In Chennai leg: 46 tackle points (9.2 average, 35% SR)

However, their raiding unit remains potent – posting the third-best average raid points (22.4) in PKL 12, providing hope for revival in the Delhi leg.

Shivam Patare & Vinay – Dynamic Raiding Duo

The Steelers possess one of PKL 12's finest raiding partnerships in Shivam Patare and Vinay, who have complemented each other superbly throughout the campaign.

Haryana Steelers' raiding duo in PKL 12:

  • Vinay: 95 raid points (7.9 average, 52% SR, 4 Super 10s)
  • Shivam Patare: 96 raid points (7.4 average, 59% SR, 3 Super 10s)

Shivam Patare demonstrates consistency across all defensive situations:

Shivam Patare by Defenders in Play in PKL 12:

  • 6-7 defenders: 63 points at 66% SR
  • 4-5 defenders: 22 points at 43% SR
  • 2-3 defenders: 11 points at 61% SR

Do-or-Die reliability defines both raiders:

Vinay and Shivam Patare in Do-or-Die raids:

  • Vinay: 11 points from 20 raids at 55% SR
  • Shivam Patare: 8 points from 15 raids at 53% SR

Against Patna Pirates specifically, Shivam Patare recorded his third-best performance this season in the reverse fixture – 13 raid points at 76% success rate.

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall: Matches – 15 | Patna Pirates – 5 | Haryana Steelers – 9 | Tied – 1

Haryana Steelers have dominated recent encounters, winning their last 5 matches against Patna Pirates:

Last 5 Meetings:

  • M#38 PKL 12: Haryana Steelers won 43–32 (11-point victory)
  • Final PKL 11: Haryana Steelers won 32–23 (championship triumph)
  • M#96 PKL 11: Haryana Steelers won 42–36 (6-point win)
  • M#52 PKL 11: Haryana Steelers won 37–32 (5-point victory)
  • M#122 PKL 10: Haryana Steelers won 39–32 (7-point win)

Key Player Battles

Patna Pirates' Raiders vs Haryana Steelers' Defenders:

  • Ayan 2–6 Jaideep (Jaideep dominates)
  • Ayan 1–5 Rahul Sethpal
  • Maninder Singh 9–3 Rahul Sethpal
  • Maninder Singh 6–2 Jaideep

Haryana Steelers' Raiders vs Patna Pirates' Defenders:

  • Shivam Patare 6–3 Ankit
  • Shivam Patare 3–2 Navdeep
  • Vinay 6–6 Ankit (evenly matched)
  • Vinay 1–4 Navdeep

What to Expect

This encounter promises to be a fascinating clash of desperation versus revival, as bottom-placed Patna Pirates seek to salvage their season whilst Haryana Steelers aim to put their Chennai nightmare behind them.

The key battle – Ayan versus Jaideep – will likely prove decisive, with the Steelers captain holding a significant psychological advantage from previous encounters. The Pirates' defence must find redemption against the Steelers' dynamic raiding duo, whilst their own attacking brilliance needs support to overcome Jaideep's defensive mastery.

Expect Haryana Steelers to target revenge for their PKL 11 final defeat, aiming to complete the double over their struggling opponents and strengthen their playoff position.

Match Details

  • Match: Patna Pirates vs Haryana Steelers – Match 81, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Monday, 13th October 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
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