The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2023-24 witnessed another exciting match between U Mumba and Haryana Steelers on Friday, January 10, 2024. The match was played at the DOME@NSCI SVP Stadium in Mumbai and ended with a thrilling draw of 44-44.
A High-Octane Battle
The match started with both teams displaying their attacking prowess and scoring points at a fast pace. The first half saw U Mumba take an early lead of 11-8 with the help of Kashiling Adake’s four points. However, Haryana Steelers fought back and reduced the gap to 12-11 with Rakesh Singh’s two points. The first half ended with a score of 24-24, with both teams having an equal number of points.
The second half saw U Mumba regain their momentum and extend their lead to 38-32 with Darshan Kadian’s four points. Haryana Steelers tried to mount a comeback but could not find the required consistency and accuracy in their raiding and defence. The final whistle blew with U Mumba celebrating their victory over Haryana Steelers.
Key Players and Awards
The match was dominated by some of the best players from both teams, who displayed their skills and talent on the mat. Some of the key players from U Mumba were:
- Kashiling Adake: The star raider from Odisha scored eight points in the match, including two super raids that helped his team win crucial points.
- Darshan Kadian: The young raider from Gujarat scored four points in the match, including two super raids that added to his tally.
- Anup Kumar: The experienced raider from Karnataka scored eight points in the match, including one super raid that proved to be decisive.
Some of the key players from Haryana Steelers were:
- Surjeet Singh: The veteran raider from Punjab scored eight points in the match, including one super raid that gave his team hope.
- Neeraj Kumar: The young raider from Uttar Pradesh scored six points in the match, including one super raid that showed his potential.
- Wazir Singh: The powerful raider from Punjab scored seven points in the match, including one super raid that impressed everyone.
The PKL 2023-24 season has been full of surprises and drama so far, as every match has been decided by a narrow margin or a tie-breaker.
