PKL 2022 Highlights: Puneri Paltan dished out a splendid performance to outwit Bengal Warriors 43-27 in a Pro Kabaddi League match here on Monday, while in the final match of the night, Haryana Steelers clinched a nail-biting victory against Gujarat Giants. Both the matches were played at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi in Pune. Follow Pro Kabaddi League 2022 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
PKL 2022 Highlights: Puneri Paltan DEFEAT Bengal Warriors 43-27, Haryana Steelers clinch nail-biting victory against Gujarat Giants in Pro Kabaddi League Season 9 – Watch Highlights
Bengal Warriors LOST TO Puneri Paltan – 27-43
Gujarat Giants LOST TO Haryana Steelers – 32-33
Bengal Warriors vs Puneri Paltan
#BhaariAttack >>>>>>> Jordaar 👊
And it’s 2 out of 2 for Paltan 🆚 the Warriors in Season 9#vivoProKabaddi #FantasticPanga #BENvPUN pic.twitter.com/FvSiZS8WSI
— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) November 14, 2022
A see-saw first half saw Paltan streak into an early lead, inflicting the first ALL OUT on the Warriors to surge into a 11-1 lead. However, the Warriors rallied and picked up a string of points where they not only scored 10 points of their own but also ensured that Paltan only got three.
They got an ALL OUT of their own to cut the gap before the pendulum swung again. Within five minutes, Paltan had another ALL OUT, streaking away into a 24-12 lead. They held onto it to go into halftime leading 24-13.
Paltan kept the momentum going through the second half as the raiding trio of Inamdar, Shinde and Goyat regularly grabbed points and didn’t allow the Warriors any chance to recover.
At the other end, the Warriors were relying solely on Maninder, whose successful raids were enough. A third ALL OUT duly arrived for the Paltan as they consolidated their lead to 33-14.
Thereafter, Puneri Paltan continued to be in control of the match and Shinde’s SUPER RAID, which caught out D Balaji, Surender Nada, Vaibhav Garje and Manoj Gowda, in the final minutes, sealed the deal for the Pune side.
Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers
Can #FantasticPanga finishes be any more fantastic?
What a finish by the #DhaakadBoys tonight 🏁#vivoProKabaddi #GGvHS pic.twitter.com/0QYzuBcTZi
— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) November 14, 2022
Chandran Ranjit began the match with a quick raid point for Gujarat Giants. Manjeet earned a Super Raid straightaway to give Haryana Steelers an early lead. The Giants tried to reduce the gap through a Super Tackle on Manjeet by Rinku Narwal. But minutes later, the Steelers inflicted an All-Out on Gujarat to take a big lead.
Rakesh and Ranjit began Giants’ fightback as they earned two Super Raids, to reduce the gap between the two sides. But Manjeet earned his second Super Raid of the game to ensure the Steelers maintained their control of the match. Manjeet earned another quick raid point in the dying minutes of the first half to complete his Super 10 as the Steelers went into halftime with a 21-16 lead.
The second half started with Manjeet earning another raid point to ensure Haryana stayed in control of the match. But Mahendra Rajput earned a Super Raid, while Rinku caught Manjeet as Giants showcased their intent to fight till the final whistle. With Rakesh earning a Super Raid, Giants inflicted an All-Out on the opposition as the match shifted gears.
Haryana regained their lead with Mahendra being tackled down by Jaideep. But Kapil took down Manjeet on the other end to ensure the scoreline remains level. With five minutes left on the clock, both teams had everything to play for as they remained tied on points. Manjeet earned a running hand touch on Ranjit to get the lead back for the Steelers.
In the final minute, Jaideep earned a tackle point on Mahendra to help Haryana stay ahead in the match. The Steelers played their cards perfectly in the final seconds of the game and eventually clinched a thrilling win.
