Match Preview: Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates
The Haryana Steelers, the reigning champions, are gearing up to take on the Patna Pirates in the 38th match of the PKL 2025 at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur. Both teams have had a rocky start to the season and are eager to gain some momentum during this leg of the tournament. Let's delve into the head-to-head statistics between the Haryana Steelers and Patna Pirates for this matchup.
| Haryana Steelers Wins | 8 |
| Patna Pirates Wins | 5 |
| Tied Matches | 1 |
| Total Matches Played | 14 |
The rivalry between these two teams has become one of the most exciting stories in the PKL. With 8 victories out of 14 matches, the Haryana Steelers have shown their strength, particularly in recent seasons. They are currently on a four-match winning streak against the Patna Pirates, which includes last year's final where they secured the championship with a dominant display.
This winning streak not only highlights their tactical advantage but also indicates a psychological edge, as the Patna Pirates have found it challenging to penetrate Haryana's defensive strategies and raiding tactics. Although the Patna Pirates have a rich history of championships, the recent performances suggest a shift in power dynamics.
Haryana Steelers: Mayank Saini, Vinay, Shivam Patare, Rahul Sethpal, Rahul Ahri, Neeraj, Jaideep Dahiya.
Patna Pirates: Milan Dahiya, Ayan Lohchab, Sudhakar M, Deepak Singh, Sanket Sawant, Navdeep, Ankit Jaglan.
The live broadcast of the Haryana Steelers versus Patna Pirates match will be available on Star Sports and can also be streamed live on JioHotstar.
| Raiders | Vinay, Shivam Patare, Jaya Soorya NS, Vishal S Tate, Vikas Ramdas Jadhav, Naveen Kumar, Mayank Saini, Ghansyam Roka Magar, Sahan Sha Mohammed | Maninder Singh, Ayan Lohchab, Sudhakar M, Mandeep, Deepak, Sahil Patil, Milan, Ankit |
| Defenders | Rahul Sethpal, Jaideep, Manikandan N, Ankit, Rahul, Hardeep, Sachin, Zubair, Ritik | Sanket Sawant, Amir Ghorbhani, Deepak Singh, Hamid Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvraj, Navdeep, Saurabh, Priyanshu, Sombir, Balasaheb Jadhav |
| All-rounders | Sahil, Ashish | Ankit Jaglan |
