This brings to an end tonight's Pro Kabaddi action as we witnessed history tonight with Bengaluru Bulls' skipper Rohit Kumar scoring 32 points in a match breaking the previous note held by Rishank Devadiga.
Tomorrow, we return for a double header as the Bulls face off against Patna Pirates in their last league match and home side Puneri Paltan take on Gujarat Fortunegiants.That's all folks from us here at Sportskeeda tonight. This has been Gaurav Kadam for Sportskeeda, Good Night and Happy Dhanteras to you all.
The match comes to an end as Haryana Steelers win and stay second on the standings after their last league game. Puneri Paltan were in the match for most of the duration but could not handle Prashanth Rai, who put in a 12-point shift tonight in absence of Wazir Singh and Deepak Dahiya and proved the deciding factor.
Puneri Paltan lost out due to the fact that their skipper Deepak Hooda was kept quiet on the bench by the Steelers for a long time despite him scoring 8 points. Their defence was a positive as they head into their last two matches with the top spot still up for grabs as they take on Gujarat Fortunegiants next.
Timeout taken as we have just 1 minutes 39 seconds to play with Haryana leading 27-26 as last minute strategies are decided by the coaches for both teams. We are all set for an exciting finish!!
Girish Ernak, the lone man for Pune goes in against the full strength Steelers and scores a "Super Raid" !! Gets away from the central defenders and Nada and twists his body to get his legs past the centre line.
David goes in against the two men and is caught in a Super Tackle as Rinku locks in an ankle hold and Ravi Kumar blocks the hulky Kenyan from getting away.
Suresh Kumar is up for a do-or-die raid and runs into trouble as Neeraj Kumar catches him with a thigh hold at the centre to reduce Pune back to two men.
Super Tackle!! The two men of Puneri Paltan prove their mettle as Rinku Narwal recovers from a kick and Ravi Kumar rushes in to stop Parmod Narwal in his path to the midline.
Timeout taken as Pune trail the Steelers by one point and have just two men on the mat and Haryana can now sniff an all-out to grab the lead in the game as we near the last ten minutes of the match.
Prashanth Rai delivers for the Steelers in the next raid itself. Scores three points in a Super Raid after escaping from a tackle on the right corner and jumps towards the midline as rushing defenders try to hold him but fail.
Another do-or-die raid for Pune as Deepak Hooda goes in to raid. He scores two points as he gets away from a tackle from Surender Nada and then gets his hand past the centre line as another defender touches him. Great effort from the captain of Puneri Paltan.
The first half comes to an end with both sides locked at 11 points each as we have witnessed a great defensive battle. Both sides have played on their defensive strengths and managed to keep opposing raiders quiet. Deepak Hooda, after scoring 4 points in 2 raids has been kept quiet and on the bench for lot of the half. For the Steelers, Prashanth Rai has managed three points but Puneri Paltan have contained him.
Will see more of the same tactical play from both the sides or will any raider from the teams step up and lead the side to victory? Stay tuned for all the action from the second half right here at Sportskeeda!!
Rajesh Mondal, in a do-or-die raid, is caught by a block by Surender Nada as the time had almost run out for Mondal. That raid brings up the half time.
Deepak Hooda goes in for the do-or-die raid and is caught at the left cover by Ashish with a thigh hold relegating the Pune skipper to the bench again.
Mayur goes in for a do-or-die raid and almost manages to make the midline as he runs past the Pune defenders but is tackled down just before he reaches. Haryana have reviewed the call.
Ashish gets caught at the centre of the mat in a do-or-die attempt as he tries to escape the clutches of the Pune defenders but his efforts are in vain.
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