Match Preview: Tamil Thalaivas Set to Face Haryana Steelers in PKL 2025
Upcoming Clash in Pro Kabaddi League
The 62nd match of the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 will see Tamil Thalaivas take on Haryana Steelers. This exciting encounter is set for Friday, October 2, at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai.
The Tamil Thalaivas find themselves in a precarious situation, having lost four of their last five matches. They must quickly turn their fortunes around to keep their playoff aspirations alive. Recent performances have seen them not just lose, but also struggle significantly in several games.
Among their four defeats, three were by double-digit margins. In their most recent match against U Mumba, they faced a staggering 18-point loss. The Thalaivas are eager to secure a victory in the upcoming match to reignite their playoff hopes.
Tamil Thalaivas' Recent Performance:
- vs U Mumba – Lost 24–42
- vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Won 37–28
- vs UP Yoddhas – Lost 22–39
- vs Patna Pirates – Lost 36–38
- vs Telugu Titans – Lost 29–43
On the other hand, Haryana Steelers are entering this match following two consecutive losses. Prior to these setbacks, they had enjoyed a four-match winning streak. The reigning champions will be looking to bounce back after narrowly losing both recent matches by just one point.
Haryana Steelers' Recent Performance:
- vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Lost 36–37
- vs Dabang Delhi – Lost 37–38
- vs Tamil Thalaivas – Won 38–36
- vs Puneri Paltan – Won 34–30
- vs Patna Pirates – Won 43–32
Match Preview: Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers
- Match: Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers
- Date: October 3, 2025
- Time: 09:00 PM IST
- Venue: SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
Head-to-Head Record: Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers
Historically, Haryana Steelers have had the upper hand in this matchup. Out of 14 encounters, the Steelers have emerged victorious in 9, while the Thalaivas have only won 2, with 3 matches ending in a tie. Since the ninth season, the Steelers have maintained a winning streak against the Thalaivas, winning 7 consecutive matches.
- Total Matches: 14
- Tamil Thalaivas: 2 wins
- Haryana Steelers: 9 wins
- Tied: 3
Squads: Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers
Tamil Thalaivas:
- Raiders: Arjun Deshwal, Narender Kandola, Vishal Chahal, Dhiraj Bailmare, Rohit Beniwal, Abhiraj Pawar, Yogesh Yadav
- Defenders: Sagar Rathee, Mohit, Nitesh Kumar, Himanshu, Aashish, Anuj Gawade, Ronak, Alireza Khalili, Tarun
- Allrounders: Pawan Sehrawat, Moein Shafaghi, Suresh Jadhav
Haryana Steelers:
- Raiders: Naveen Kumar, Vinay, Shivam Anil Patare, Vishal S. Tate, Jaya Soorya NS, Vikas Ramadas Jadhav, Mayank Saini, Ghanshyam Roka Magar (F), Shahan Sha Mohammed (F)
- Defenders: Jaideep (Captain), Rahul Sethpal, Neeraj Kumar, Manikandan N, Ankit, Sachin, Ritik, Hardeep, Rahul, Zubair
- Allrounders: Ghanshyam Roka Magar (F)