Sat Dec 07 01:50:54 UTC 2024: ## Haryana Steelers and Patna Pirates to Clash in High-Stakes PKL Match

**Pune, India –** The Haryana Steelers and Patna Pirates will face off in a crucial Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 match on December 6th at 9:00 PM IST at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. This highly anticipated encounter, Match 96 of the season, pits two top teams against each other.

The Steelers, currently leading the points table with 12 wins and 4 losses (62 points), enter the match after a narrow defeat against the Bengal Warriors. Their star raider, Vinay (118 raid points this season), will be looking to bounce back after a 10-point performance in their last game. He is also just 10 points away from reaching 500 career raid points. Defensive stalwart Rahul Sethpal (49 tackle points) and all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui (90 points) will be key to the Steelers’ success. Sethpal is one point shy of 50 tackle points this season.

The Patna Pirates, sitting third with 9 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie (52 points), will be relying on the prowess of their top raider, Devank (194 raid points in 15 matches), who is just one point away from 200 career raid points. Deepak Singh (40 tackle points) will lead their defence, while Ankit Jaglan (47 points) provides all-round support, needing only 3 more tackle points for 50 this season. Gurdeep, another key player for Patna, is just 8 points away from reaching 100 career tackle points.

The head-to-head record between these two teams is closely contested, with Haryana holding a slight advantage at 6 wins to Patna’s 5, with one tie. Their last encounter saw Haryana victorious, 37-32. This match promises a thrilling contest, with both teams eager to secure a crucial victory.

The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.

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