Pro Kabaddi LIVE Score, Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas: PKL 9 Live Updates & Commentary

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FULL TIME! Tamil Thalaivas 22-27 Haryana Steelers

Just eight raid points for the Thalaivas over the course of this fixture and that speaks volumes about how the game went for them. Granted that it was a game where both sides relied on their defense to get the points but a better showing in the raiding department could have certainly helped the Thalaivas snap up a win here. However, credit where it is due. Manjeet stole the show yet again while Jaideep got in a High 5. The corners could not perform for the Steelers but the covers and the raiders made up for it. Nitin Rawal was tasked with playing the left corner and he played his part to perfection. As for the Thalaivas, skipper Sagar's High 5 went in vain. It was only the defense that got in the points and perhaps they could have employed some of their substitutes there. The Steelers getting their second win on the trot and will certainly be pleased with this result!

40' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas and Jaideep attempts an advance tackle. A frontal hold almost and Visvanath V is alert enough to turn, tumble and cross the mid-line. 

40' Do-or-die raid for the Steelers and Meetu runs down the clock before attempting to pick up a point. A back hold by Sagar and the rest of the defenders pile onto the raider. Well, Sagar's left heel went into the lobby before he went in for the tackle and one point is granted to the Steelers instead. 

37' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas now and Visvanath V has been sent in for it. He attempted a bonus point and Jaideep came in for the dash. Used the lobby to great effect as he crossed the mid-line. The bonus is initially granted and then the umpires have amended their decision to only a single touch point. 

However, the Thalaivas review! 
Visvanath V's foot was cutting the bonus line and there was clearly no bonus there. The on-field decision remains. Review unsuccessful! 

36' Do-or-die raid for the Steelers and Meetu strikes! Ajinkya Pawar attempts a surprise ankle hold on the raider, who escapes to his half with ease. 

TIMEOUT!

35' Himanshu is tackled as Jaideep Dahiya lunges himself at the raider's thighs and brings him down.

Tamil Thalaivas 20-25 Haryana Steelers

35' SUPER TACKLE! Visvanath V runs around and puts in a terrific block on Meetu to pin him down. 

34' Manjeet puts in a terrific ankle hold from the right-in position and the covers come for assistance straightaway to tackle Narender. 

33' Mohit puts in a surprise thigh hold from the centre position on Sachin, who is flat onto the mat. 

32' Oh wow! What an audacious back hold once again! Sagar runs around, gets the grip on his back and turns him around mid-air once again! Whew! 

30' Oh unbelievable! Manjeet went deep into the left corner and Sagar runs around, grapples him, gets a good grip on his waist and turns him around while doing a wrestling move that finishes with both men on the ground, with Sagar under Manjeet while having gotten a strong hold on his back. Whew! And it is a SUPER TACKLE! 

29' Himanshu is tackled as the right cover runs around in a chain and puts in a terrific block to stop the raider in his tracks. 

28' An audacious back hold is attempted on Manjeet but the raider turns and crosses the mid-line with his outstretched arm.

Tamil Thalaivas 15-21 Haryana Steelers

27' Himanshu has to make his way back to the bench as Jaideep Dahiya came around and sent him spiralling out of bounds. The left corner had stepped into the lobby before the tackle was initiated and it is one point to each side. 

26' M Abishek from the right corner runs around and puts in block on Manjeet. Pretty much solo tackled him. 

25' Narender looks to put in a dubki as Jaideep comes in for a block. However, even Jaideep was crouching and completes the tackle.

Tamil Thalaivas 13-19 Haryana Steelers

24' Meetu picks up a couple of points as he puts in a dubki under the right corner chain and crosses the mid-line. 

23' Jaideep Dahiya has to make his way back as Narender sends him packing while K Prapanjan is tackled by Sagar's brilliance.

Tamil Thalaivas 13-16 Haryana Steelers

21' Nitin Rawal has put in a pursuit on the raider, Himanshu. One point has been granted to each side for some reason. Even Nitin Rawal has to make his way back to the bench. It was too early an pursuit courtesy of an illegal raid. 

HALF TIME! Tamil Thalaivas 10-15 Haryana Steelers

The Thalaivas held the lead for the majority of the half, forcing the Steelers to amend their attacking strategy to play on the do-or-die raid. For a substantial part of the half, both sides were getting in only tackle points when the opposing team was putting in do-or-die raids. However, Manjeet broke the series following which the Steelers inflicted the all-out to assume lead, quite a decent one too. Both sides relying on their defense to do the scoring and the defenders are up for it as well! Manjeet stealing the show for the Steelers while there have been multiple contributors for the Thalaivas. An exciting second half awaits us. Who will emerge on top? Stick around to find out!

20' Himanshu puts in a terrific ankle hold on Manjeet and it is only a matter of moments before the rest of the defense piles onto the raider. 

20' Narender is sent spiralling out of bounds as Jaideep comes through with a terrific dash. 

20' Narender sneaks in a bonus point in front of the right-in defender.

Haryana Steelers 14-9 Tamil Thalaivas

19' ALL OUT! Sahil is the sole defender on the mat and he pushes back Manjeet. 

18' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas and Himanshu is tackled as Jaideep Dahiya bulldozes the raider out of bounds with a formidable dash. 

18' Manjeet gets in a running hand touch on the right-in defender and as soon as he does that, the right corner defender, Sagar, tries an ankle hold. Manjeet uses his height to cross the mid-line. 

17' The do-or-die raid sequence is finally broken as Mohit tries a surprise diving ankle hold on Manjeet, who tumbles and crosses the mid-line.

Haryana Steelers 8-8 Tamil Thalaivas

16' Nitin Rawal in the left corner puts in an ankle hold on Narender, who had come in for a do-or-die raid, and once again, a raider is tackled in a do-or-die raid!

Haryana Steelers 7-8 Tamil Thalaivas

15' Do-or-die raid time for the Steelers and it is Rakesh Narwal who is brought down this time. Sahil Gulia form the left corner executes a double-thigh hold and tackles the raider!

14' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas and Ajinkya Pawar fails to make a mark. Jaideep puts in a brilliant ankle hold and the right side of the defense arrives for support instantly. Both sides playing on the do-or-die raids only. 

Haryana Steelers 6-7 Tamil Thalaivas

13' Do-or-die raid for the Steelers once again and yet again, the raider perishes. Sahil Gulia from the left corner runs around and puts in a terrific back hold on Meetu to pin him down. 

11' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas now and Nitin Rawal returns the favour with an ankle hold of his own. The rest of the defenders pile on in a flash.

Haryana Steelers 5-6 Tamil Thalaivas

10' Do-or-die raid for the Steelers and Manjeet fails to make any contribution. A terrific double thigh hold from Sahil Gulia stops him right into his tracks. 

8' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas now and Ajinkya Pawar perishes as Manjeet puts in a surprise double thigh hold from the left-in position to completely immobilise the raider.

Haryana Steelers 4-5 Tamil Thalaivas

7' Do-or-die raid for the Steelers and Meetu comes in for it. He gets in a kick on M Abishek. Right in the guts and the other defenders do not make any attempt to stop him. 

6' Narender entices left corner Monu into going for the ankle hold, writhes his foot free from it and makes his way back to his half.

Haryana Steelers 2-5 Tamil Thalaivas

5' Mohit from the right cover runs around as soon as Rakesh Narwal ventures a tad deep and the raider is sent spiralling out of bounds. 

4' Jaideep makes another error as he attempts a short-block but Himanshu pushes him aside and comfortably crosses the mid-line. 

3' Rakesh Narwal executes a quick toe-touch to send back the dangerous Narender. 

2' Manjeet runs straight into the right-corner chain led by Sagar. The right-in defender pounces on his ankles while Sagar puts in a block. Manjeet cannot execute the dubki.

Haryana Steelers 1-2 Tamil Thalaivas

1' Jaideep tries a double ankle hold but it is far too advance. The rest of the defenders stay back as Himanshu drags himself to the mid-line. 

1' Manjeet kicks off proceedings with a simple running hand touch on M Abishek. Just far too easy for the lanky man. 

Teams:

Haryana Steelers:

Starters: Manjeet, Mohit, Jaideep Dahiya, Rakesh Narwal, Nitin Rawal, Monu, Joginder Narwal (c). 
Substitutes: Meetu, Harsh, Ankit, Sunny, K Prapanjan, Vinay. 

Tamil Thalaivas:

Starters: Ajinkya Pawar, M Abishek, Mohit, Himanshu, Narender, Sagar (c), Sahil Gulia. 
Substitutes: Tahnushan Laxmamohan, Arpit Saroha, Aashish, Sachin, Himanshu Singh, Ankit, Visvanath V. 

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the Pro Kabaddi League, 2022. The twelfth match of the tournament will pit the Haryana Steelers up against the Tamil Thalaivas at the Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru. 

The Haryana Steelers got off to a winning start in their opening encounter against the Bengal Warriors. It was a comprehensive and clinical showing by the Steelers riding on the back of Manjeet's dream run in the contest. Manjeet's rampage saw him single-handedly win the game for his side, snaring 19 points in the contest. Nitin Rawal also made contributions in both departments while the defenders got points too. However, the Steelers should look to manage the workload of Manjeet, who will be their main asset going forward in this tournament. 

The Tamil Thalaivas, on the other hand, started off with a tied contest against the Gujarat Giants. Pawan Sehrawat is still under medical observation after having a freak injury while defending. In his absence, the Thalaivas will be hoping that Narender can replicate his performance from their previous game, where he picked up a Super 10. Himanshu was another raider who shone in the Thalaivas colours. Their defense looked pretty solid as well apart from Sagar, who failed to get any points. The Thalaivas will certainly be hoping that he finds form in this game. 

We are in for what promises to be a cracker of a contest! Sit back, relax and enjoy as I, Maanas Upadhyay, take you through all that unfolds over the course of this contest!