Pro Kabaddi 2021 result: Tamil Thalaivas humiliate Haryana Steelers; Delhi's unbeaten run ends

The Pro Kabaddi League action continued on January 10, 2022 with a double-header at the Grand Sheraton in Bengaluru. The first match of the night saw a clash between two franchises hunting for their maiden PKL title - Tamil Thalaivas and Haryana Steelers.

The night ended with a match between the first-ever PKL winners Jaipur Pink Panthers and the seventh edition's runners-up Dabang Delhi KC, who were on a seven-match unbeaten streak in PKL 8.

Here's a look at how the two matches panned out:

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Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers Pro Kabaddi result

Tamil Thalaivas and Haryana Steelers were in action during the first match on January 10, 2022 (Image: Pro Kabadi/Facebook)

Tamil Thalaivas extended their good run in PKL Season 8 with a fantastic 45-26 victory over the Haryana Steelers in the first game of the night.

Manjeet shone for the Tamil Thalaivas with a Super 10, receiving great support from in-form defenders Surjeet Singh and Sagar Rathee, each of whom notched up a High 5. Vikash Kandola scored nine points for Haryana Steelers, but his teammates were not so impressive.

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Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi KC Pro Kabaddi result

Jaipur Pink Panthers became the first team to defeat Dabang Delhi KC in PKL 2021 (Image: PKL/Facebook)

Jaipur Pink Panthers ended Dabang Delhi KC's unbeaten run in PKL 8 with a 30-28 victory over the Joginder Narwal-led franchise. Right corner defender Sahul Kumar was the hero for the Season 1 champions with eight tackle points.

Deepak Hooda performed exceptionally well for Jaipur after handing over the captaincy to Sandeep Dhull. The all-rounder was the top-scorer for the team with nine points to his name.

Ashu Malik recorded eight points for Delhi, but the Dabangs could not beat the Pink Panthers.