Pro Kabaddi League 2022 Live Score, Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers - PKL 8 Updates & Commentary

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FULL TIME!

Jaipur Pink Panthers 28-35 Haryana Steelers

The final scoreline certainly does not suggest how closely-contested the game was. The Steelers picked up points at will towards the end of the encounter as the Pink Panthers threw it all away after keeping the Steelers at bay for a majority of the contest. Poor defending bringing about their downfall and also the inability of raiders to pick up points in the second half. As for the Steelers, they were brilliant in both departments. When they were staring at an all-out, a super tackle combined with some good raiding gave them the lead. In the end, the Pink Panthers were unable to hold on to their nerves when it mattered the most and will have to settle for a solitary point from this contest. 

40' The Pink Panthers' substitute raider picks up a bonus point and runs down the clock to keep the difference to seven points. 

40' Kandola shoves aside the dashing defender from the right cover and reduces the Pink Panthers down to one man. 

40' The raider runs straight into the double thigh hold of the Steelers' right cover defender.

Jaipur Pink Panthers 27-34 Haryana Steelers

40' The defense do not allow Meetu to cross the baulk line but a touch point from him on the left corner fetches him a point. 

39' An advance block from the right corner defender. Arjun Deshwal uses the lobby and his outstretched hand is on the mid-line but cannot cross it. 

39' Deepak Hooda ventures far too deep in the left side of the defines and Ravi comes around and is ushered out of bounds. However, one defender had stepped out of bounds before the touch was initiated, reducing the Steelers down to three men. One point granted to the Pink Panthers, SUPER TACKLE for the Steelers!

However, the Steelers review! They believe that only the raider is out and Kandola went past the end line after the touch. The replays suggest otherwise and Steelers lose their review! 

Jaipur Pink Panthers 28-31 Haryana Steelers

38' OH WOW! The right cover defender runs around and puts in a powerful waist hold on Kandola and pulls him back just inches within the mid-line.

The Steelers will review it! They believe Kandola had picked up a bonus point and was stopped by pulling of the jersey. The replays are in compliance with what the Steelers believed and the review is successful! Bonus plus point to the Steelers!

Jaipur Pink Panthers 27-29 Haryana Steelers

37' Arjun Deshwal gets a running hand touch on Mohit and sends the defender back to the bench.

Jaipur Pink Panthers 27-27 Haryana Steelers

36' Naveen from the right-in position goes in for a surprise ankle hold but Vinay is alert enough to change directions and escape to his half. 

TIMEOUT!

35' SUPER TACKLE! A powerful ankle hold from Mohit combined with assistance from the left corner defender completes the tackle.

However, Jaipur review! They believe that a defender had gone out of bounds as well. The Pink Panthers were just tacking a chance there and the review is unsuccessful!

Jaipur Pink Panthers 26-26 Haryana Steelers

34' Ashu cannot escape from Sandeep Dhull's ankle hold and support from the right cover completes the tackle to reduce the Steelers down to two men. 

33' Deepak Hooda ventures deep and gets a touch on Meetu in the right-in position.

Jaipur Pink Panthers 25-24 Haryana Steelers

33' Meetu unsettles the defense and picks up a bonus point in front of the left corner defender. 

32' Arjun Deshwal picks up speed and gets a running hand touch on the right corner defender.

Jaipur Pink Panthers 24-23 Haryana Steelers

TIMEOUT!

31' Kandola is tackled as the left corner chain comes around for a block. Kandola shoves them aside and attempts to run around them but a dive on Kandola's ankles by the right-in defender pins him down. 

30' Arjun Deshwal picks up a bonus point in front of the left corner defender. 

29' Do-or-die raid for the Steelers now and Meetu jumps over Sahul's double ankle hold attempt and makes his way back to the mid-line.

Jaipur Pink Panthers 21-23 Haryana Steelers

29' Do-or-die raid for the Pink Panthers and Hooda perishes! A fabulous diving ankle hold from Mohit combined with support from the other three defenders completes the tackle. 

26' Sandeep Dhull dives but Meetu tumbles and drags himself towards the mid-line to revive Vikash Kandola.

Jaipur Pink Panthers 21-21 Haryana Steelers

26' Jaideep is in two minds about coming for a block and Sachin extends his right arm to touch him. However, he lands on his left shoulder, which gets dislocated. He is wincing in pain and is substituted out. 

25' Sandeep Dhull puts in a waist-hold on Akshay and support from the rest of the defense completes the tackle.

Jaipur Pink Panthers 20-20 Haryana Steelers

25' A running hand touch on Akshay and the left corner defender has to make his way back. 

24' SUPER TACKLE! As soon as Kandola attempts a running hand touch on the left-in defender, Sandeep Dhull comes in and puts in a block. 

24' Jaideep and Mohit combine and tackle Deepak Hooda just inches inside the mid-line. Hooda's hand was in the air while it crossed the mid-line. 

23' Sahul is enticed into going for the ankle hold and Kandola is quick to escape to the mid-line.

Jaipur Pink Panthers 16-19 Haryana Steelers

23' Do-or-die raid for the Pink Panthers and Hooda picks up a bonus point in front of the right-in defender. 

22' Substitute raider Meetu perishes. Attempts a kick on the left corner and a dive on Meetu's ankles immobilises him. 

HALF TIME!

Jaipur Pink Panthers 14-18 Haryana Steelers

Right, the all-out inflicted on the Pink Panthers has helped the Steelers secure a lead in this contest but with just 4 points separating the two sides going into the second half, all three results will be possible. The Pink Panthers defense was poor, not picking up a single point for a while before they struck and from there on, finished the half with 4 tackle points. The raiders doing the bulk of the scoring for both sides while the Haryana side has seen more defenders step up and chip in with points. An exciting second half is on the cards. Will Haryana retain their lead and seal this contest? Stick around to find out!

20' A formidable block from Mohit sends Arjun Deshwal spiralling out of bounds! 

19' A dash from Akshay combined with support from another defender dashes the raider out.

Haryana Steelers 17-14 Jaipur Pink Panthers

18' Kandola is tackled a surprise double thigh hold from Deepak Hooda from the centre position immobilises the raider. 

18' DO-or-die raid for the Pink Panthers and Arjun Deshwal strikes! Mohit comes around for a block bit Deshwal turns, tumbles and makes his way to the mid-line.

Haryana Steelers 16-13 Jaipur Pink Panthers

17' Sandeep Dhull steps into the lobby and gifts the Steelers a point.

16' A powerful dash from the left corner chain sends back Vinay, who had ventured far too deep in the right side of the defense.

Haryana Steelers 15-12 Jaipur Pink Panthers

15' Kandola jumps over the left corner's diving ankle hold and changes directions to make his way to the mid-line. 

15' Do-or-die raid for the Pink Panthers and Deepak Hooda picks up a bonus point in front of the right corner defender.

Haryana Steelers 14-11 Jaipur Pink Panthers

14' Ashish escapes Sandeep's ankle hold and makes his way back to his half. Gets another point on the assisting cover defender as well, who had come for assistance. 

13' Vinay attempts a bonus point and as soon as he does that, the left corner puts in an iron-clad ankle hold which tackles Vinay. 

12' Kandola is tackled as the left corner defender comes around and puts in a block. Instant support from the rest of the defense fetches Pink Panthers their first tackle point!

Haryana Steelers 12-9 Jaipur Pink Panthers

11' Jaideep is enticed into going for an advance block but Hooda shoves him aside and escapes. 

11' Vinay gets a running hand touch on the right cover defender. 

10' ALL OUT! The substitute raider is tackled as the right side of the defense puts in a powerful tackle.

Haryana Steelers 11-7 Jaipur Pink Panthers

10' Sandeep Dhull attempts an advance block and Kandola comfortably makes his way back to his half. Pink Panthers down to the last man. 

9' The defence hangs back and allows Arjun Deshwal to pick up the bonus point.

Haryana Steelers 7-6 Jaipur Pink Panthers

9' Kandola ventures deep and gets a running hand touch on the right corner to reduce the Pink Panthers down to two men. 

8' Sahul from right corner comes around for a dash but Vikash Kandola turns suddenly and from there on it is comfortable for Kandola to escape and pick a point in the do-or-die raid. 

7' Deepak Hooda is dashed out of bounds as the covers come around for a formidable dash. One of the dashing defenders has gone out of bounds as well. One point to each side! 

6' Do-or-die raid for the Pink Panthers and Hooda strikes! Turns suddenly and gets a running hand touch on the right corner defender.

Haryana Steelers 4-4 Jaipur Pink Panthers

5' Sahul runs around for a dash but Kandola pushes him aside and uses the lobby to make his way back to the mid-line. 

4' Vikash Kandola ventures deep in the left corner while the defender form the right side runs around for it. However, Kandola uses the lobby to good effect and crosses the mid-line.

Haryana Steelers 3-3 Jaipur Pink Panthers

3' A diving double ankle hold from the left corner combined with support form the right cover completes the tackle. 

3' Kandola gets a running hand touch on Sandeep Dhull in a do-or-die raid.

Haryana Steelers 1-3 Jaipur Pink Panthers

2' Deepak Niwas Hooda powers through the left corner's block and gets another point on the defender who had come for assistance as well. 

1' Arjun Deshwal picks up a bonus point in front of the left corner defender to get the first points on the board for the Pink Panthers.

Haryana Steelers 0-1 Jaipur Pink Panthers

Teams:

Jaipur Pink Panthers: Arjun Deshwal, Deepak Singh, Bishal, Deepak Hooda, Sachin Narwal, Sahul Kumar, Sandeep Dhull (c). 
Substitutes: Elavarasan, Mohammad Nosrati, Nitin Rawal, Brijendra Singh, Naveen. 

Haryana Steelers: Vikash Kandola (c), Mohit, Jaideep, Ashish, Vinay, Ravi Kumar, Akshay. 
Substitutes: Surender Nada, Meetu, Rohit Gulia, Ankit, Mohammad Mahalli. 

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