Two playoff-contending teams clash in Match 90 of PKL 12 as eighth-placed UP Yoddhas host sixth-placed Haryana Steelers. The Yoddhas' in-form raiding trio of Gagan Gowda, Guman Singh and Bhavani Rajput faces the ultimate test against Jaideep's milestone-chasing defensive excellence, whilst Shivam Patare and Vinay's dynamic partnership meets Hitesh and Sumit's resurgent defensive form in a battle of contrasting fortunes.

Probable Starting 7

UP Yoddhas

  • Right Corner – Hitesh
  • Right In – Bhavani Rajput
  • Right Cover – Ashu Singh
  • Centre – Guman Singh
  • Left Cover – Mahender Singh
  • Left In – Gagan Gowda
  • Left Corner – Sumit (C)

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

Headlines

➢ UP Yoddhas raiding trio facing the Haryana Steelers' challenge
 ➢ Jaideep nearing milestone – 50 tackle points in PKL 12
 ➢ Guman Singh in form – Bhavani Rajput with support
 ➢ Gagan Gowda is also contributing points
 ➢ Shivam Patare and Vinay are leading Haryana's hopes
 ➢ Yoddhas defence – Hitesh shines in last match, Ashu with support

Top Stories of the Match

UP Yoddhas Raiding Trio Facing Haryana Defence Led by Jaideep

UP Yoddhas are raiding like a unit, with each of their three main raiders scoring more than 50 raid points in PKL 12 – a remarkable collective effort that has kept their playoff hopes alive.

UP Yoddhas Raiders in PKL 12:

  • Gagan Gowda: 122 raid points (71% SR, 6 Super 10s)
  • Guman Singh: 74 raid points (53% SR, 2 Super 10s)
  • Bhavani Rajput: 73 raid points (37% SR, 2 Super 10s)

In their last six matches, the Yoddhas have performed consistently well, scoring 20 or more raid points with impressive success rates in three encounters:

UP Yoddhas Raiding Unit in PKL 12 (Last 6 matches):

  • vs Tamil Thalaivas: 17 raid points (40% SR)
  • vs U Mumba: 18 raid points (41% SR)
  • vs Gujarat Giants: 24 raid points (55% SR)
  • vs Patna Pirates: 18 raid points (42% SR)
  • vs Telugu Titans: 25 raid points (60% SR)
  • vs Dabang Delhi: 20 raid points (49% SR)

The trio of Gagan, Bhavani and Guman has been performing exceptionally well in their last five matches, creating a balanced attacking threat:

UP Yoddhas Raiding Trio in PKL 12 (Last 5 matches):

  • Guman Singh: 46 raid points (62% SR, 2 Super 10s)
  • Bhavani Rajput: 30 raid points (35% SR, 1 Super 10)
  • Gagan Gowda: 22 raid points (69% SR, 1 Super 10)

Guman Singh's Remarkable Transformation

It's been Guman Singh leading the charge, with his performance against U Mumba representing the best of his PKL 12 season. After a rather slow start, Guman Singh has improved dramatically in the last five matches:

Guman Singh in PKL 12:

First 6 matches:

  • 24 raid points
  • 4.0 average
  • 46% SR
  • 0 Super 10s

Last 5 matches:

  • 46 raid points
  • 9.2 average
  • 62% SR
  • 2 Super 10s

Bhavani Rajput has also improved considerably, his form changing in recent matches to provide crucial support alongside Gagan Gowda's consistent brilliance.

They will face Haryana Steelers' defence, which has been average this season but is slowly finding form. The Steelers average 10.8 tackle points per match at 41% success rate across 14 matches, with 151 tackle points overall.

Defensive Performance Correlation

There's a stark difference in how Haryana Steelers' match results vary based on defensive performance:

Haryana Steelers' Defence in PKL 12:

Wins (7 matches):

  • 185 tackles
  • 93 tackle points
  • 13.3 average
  • 50% SR

Losses (7 matches):

  • 184 tackles
  • 58 tackle points
  • 8.3 average
  • 32% SR

Jaideep Chasing 50 Tackle Points Milestone

Jaideep has been defending brilliantly this season and remains the best defender for Haryana Steelers. He's tantalizingly close to reaching 50 tackle points this season – needing just 2 more points to become the third defender to achieve this milestone in PKL 12.

Remarkably, his 62% tackle success rate represents the best of his entire PKL career:

Jaideep in PKL (Season-wise):

  • PKL 12: 48 tackle points (62% SR)
  • PKL 8: 66 tackle points (55% SR)
  • PKL 10: 68 tackle points (51% SR)

Jaideep has been in exceptional form recently, securing two High 5s in his last four games. Apart from one match, he's maintained excellent tackle success rates throughout his last six encounters:

Jaideep in PKL 12 (Last 6 matches):

  • vs Patna Pirates: 6 tackle points (67% SR)
  • vs Telugu Titans: 3 tackle points (50% SR)
  • vs Dabang Delhi: 2 tackle points (67% SR)
  • vs Tamil Thalaivas: 5 tackle points (63% SR)
  • vs Jaipur Pink Panthers: 1 tackle point (25% SR)
  • vs Dabang Delhi: 7 tackle points (100% SR)

His situational excellence makes him particularly dangerous – excelling in both 4-5 DIP and super tackle situations:

Jaideep in PKL 12 (DIP-wise):

  • 6-7 defenders: 12 tackle points (40% SR)
  • 4-5 defenders: 16 tackle points (53% SR)
  • 2-3 defenders: 20 tackle points (118% SR)

Jaideep leads PKL 12 in super tackles with 10 – more than any other defender this season:

Most Super Tackles in PKL 12:

  • Jaideep: 10
  • Lokesh Ghosliya: 6
  • Nitin Panwar: 5

His historical record against UP Yoddhas provides further confidence, averaging 2.7 tackle points across 10 matches with 2 High 5s throughout his PKL career against them.

Team Stories

UP Yoddhas – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#84 vs Tamil Thalaivas – Won 32–31 (1-point thriller)
  • M#82 vs U Mumba – Won 40–24 (16-point demolition)
  • M#74 vs Gujarat Giants – Lost 39–41 (2-point defeat)
  • M#68 vs Patna Pirates – Lost 28–36 (8-point defeat)
  • M#65 vs Telugu Titans – Lost 35–40 (5-point defeat)

UP Yoddhas have won back-to-back matches against U Mumba and Tamil Thalaivas, climbing to eighth position. They desperately need more such victories to ensure playoff qualification remains within reach.

In their last match, Guman Singh and Gagan Gowda delivered the raid points, whilst Hitesh secured a High 5 to lead the defence. However, Captain Sumit – who started the season leading from the front in great form – has dropped in form recently.

Yoddhas Defenders Stepping Up – Hitesh Shines in Last Match

UP Yoddhas' defence ranks as the fourth-lowest in terms of average tackle points and tackle success rate, proving insufficient throughout PKL 12. They average just 9.5 tackle points per match at 40% success rate across 15 matches (142 tackle points overall).

The stark correlation between defensive performance and match results tells the story:

UP Yoddhas' Defence in PKL 12:

Wins (6 matches):

  • 139 tackles
  • 75 tackle points
  • 12.5 average
  • 54% SR

Losses (9 matches):

  • 216 tackles
  • 67 tackle points
  • 7.4 average
  • 31% SR

Their defence has been led by skipper Sumit, who has received support from teammates stepping up in recent matches:

Most Tackle Points for UP Yoddhas in PKL 12:

  • Sumit: 40 tackle points (53% SR, 3 High 5s)
  • Hitesh: 39 tackle points (44% SR, 2 High 5s)
  • Ashu Singh: 30 tackle points (49% SR, 1 High 5)

Ashu Singh and Hitesh have played exceptionally well in the last five matches, supporting Sumit through his rough patch of form. Hitesh has scored most of the points with excellent tackle success rate, whilst Ashu has assisted brilliantly in executing tackles.

Hitesh secured a High 5 against Tamil Thalaivas in the last match, recording 7 tackle points – his best performance of the season.

Hitesh and Ashu Singh in PKL 12 (Last 5 matches):

Hitesh:

  • 29 tackles
  • 19 tackle points
  • 66% SR
  • 8 assists

Ashu Singh:

  • 19 tackles
  • 5 tackle points
  • 26% SR
  • 17 assists

Haryana Steelers – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#81 vs Patna Pirates – Won 39–32 (7-point victory)
  • M#71 vs Telugu Titans – Lost 29–46 (17-point thrashing)
  • M#70 vs Dabang Delhi – Lost 33–33 (3-9 tie-breaker)
  • M#62 vs Tamil Thalaivas – Lost 33–45 (12-point defeat)
  • M#57 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Lost 36–37 (1-point defeat)

Haryana Steelers bounced back with a victory against Patna Pirates in their last match after a torrid Chennai leg, where they lost all five matches. They remain in the playoff spots at sixth position with 7 wins from 14 matches, though they'll need careful management of form.

Shivam Patare and Vinay have formed a formidable raiding duo, both performing superbly for several games. Meanwhile, Rahul and Jaideep – the experienced defenders – have been consistently performing match after match to keep Haryana Steelers as one of the best defending teams.

They face UP Yoddhas, against whom they won earlier this season, and will look to complete the double over them.

Shivam Patare & Vinay Leading the Raid Charge for Steelers

Haryana Steelers possess one of PKL 12's best raiding units, led by the exceptional duo of Shivam Patare and Vinay. They complement each other brilliantly, creating one of the most balanced attacking partnerships in the league.

Vinay stands just 1 raid point away from completing 100 raid points in PKL 12, whilst Shivam Patare achieved this milestone in the last match against Patna Pirates.

Haryana Steelers Raiding Duo in PKL 12:

Vinay:

  • 99 raid points
  • 7.6 average
  • 50% SR
  • 4 Super 10s

Shivam Patare:

  • 107 raid points
  • 7.6 average
  • 60% SR
  • 4 Super 10s

Shivam Patare has excelled in all three DIP situations, maintaining excellent success rates across different defensive scenarios:

Shivam Patare in PKL 12 (DIP-wise):

  • 6-7 defenders: 70 raid points (68% SR)
  • 4-5 defenders: 25 raid points (46% SR)
  • 2-3 defenders: 12 raid points (60% SR)

Vinay demonstrates interesting interval patterns – excellent at starting and ending games, but struggling in the middle two intervals:

Vinay Raiding Interval-wise in PKL 12:

  • 1-10 minutes: 42 raid points (63% SR)
  • 11-20 minutes: 11 raid points (30% SR)
  • 21-30 minutes: 13 raid points (34% SR)
  • 31-40 minutes: 33 raid points (59% SR)

Both raiders have performed well in Do-or-Die situations, maintaining success rates above 50%:

Vinay and Shivam Patare in PKL 12 (DoD raids):

Vinay:

  • 23 raids
  • 12 raid points
  • 52% SR

Shivam Patare:

  • 16 raids
  • 9 raid points
  • 56% SR

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall: Matches – 14 | UP Yoddhas – 5 | Haryana Steelers – 7 | Tied – 2

Haryana Steelers won the match against UP Yoddhas in M#16 of PKL 12 and will be looking to complete the double over them.

Recent Form (Last 5 meetings):

  • PKL 12 M#16: Haryana Steelers won 37–32
  • PKL 11 Semi Final 1: Haryana Steelers won 28–25
  • PKL 11 M#117: UP Yoddhas won 31–24
  • PKL 11 M#26: Haryana Steelers won 30–28
  • PKL 10 M#112: Haryana Steelers won 50–34

Key Player Battles

UP Yoddhas' Raiders vs Haryana Steelers' Defenders

  • Guman Singh 12–8 Jaideep
  • Guman Singh 3–3 Rahul Sethpal
  • Bhavani Rajput 5–4 Jaideep
  • Bhavani Rajput 7–8 Rahul Sethpal
  • Gagan Gowda 1–5 Rahul Sethpal
  • Gagan Gowda 4–1 Jaideep

Haryana Steelers' Raiders vs UP Yoddhas' Defenders

  • Shivam Patare 5–2 Mahender Singh
  • Shivam Patare 6–4 Sumit
  • Shivam Patare 3–5 Hitesh
  • Vinay 5–2 Mahender Singh
  • Vinay 6–7 Sumit

What to Expect

This encounter promises a fascinating tactical battle between two playoff-contending teams desperate for points. UP Yoddhas' balanced raiding trio meets Haryana Steelers' defensive excellence anchored by milestone-chasing Jaideep.

The key battles – Guman Singh's resurgent form versus Jaideep's super tackle mastery, and Shivam Patare and Vinay's consistency against Hitesh and Sumit's defensive leadership – will likely determine the outcome.

Expect Haryana Steelers to leverage their historical dominance in this fixture and superior defensive statistics, though UP Yoddhas' recent back-to-back victories and balanced attacking options could produce an upset. The team maintaining defensive discipline whilst maximising their raiding potential will emerge victorious in what promises to be a closely contested affair.

Match Details:

  • Match: UP Yoddhas vs Haryana Steelers – Match 90, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Thursday, 16th October 2025
  • Time: 9:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
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