GUJ vs HAR Match Prediction
Gujarat Giants and Haryana Steelers are set to lock horns in the second eliminator of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 on Monday, February 26, at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex, Gachibowli, in Hyderabad.
Gujarat Giants secured the fourth spot in the points table at the end of the league stage. They managed to win 13 out of their 22 matches, gathering 70 points. The Giants have four wins in their last five games as well. However, they lost their final league-stage clash against the Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Meanwhile, the Haryana Steelers finished fifth with 13 wins and 70 points as well. The Steelers have three victories in their last five games. However, they suffered two successive defeats before the playoffs.
Ahead of the second eliminator, here’s a look at the head-to-head record between GUJ and HAR in PKL.
Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers head-to-head record in PKL
Gujarat Giants and Haryana Steelers have faced each other 14 times in Pro Kabaddi. While the Giants have managed to win just four games, Haryana have dominated this battle with nine wins. Both teams have played out a tied match as well.
The Steelers also defeated Gujarat when they last met earlier this season with a scoreline of 34-30.
Matches Played – 14
Matches won by Gujarat Giants – 4
Matches won by Haryana Steelers – 9
Matches with No Result – 1
Last 3 Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers Pro Kabaddi matches
Haryana Steelers have won all of their last three Pro Kabaddi encounters against Gujarat Giants.
In their most recent meeting this season, Vinay scored nine points for the Steelers, with support from Mohit Nandal (4), Jaideep Dahiya, Shivam Patare, and Rahul Sethpal (3 apiece), leading them to victory.
Vinay (9 points), K Prapanjan (6 points), and Mohit Nandal (5 points) played key roles in Haryana Steelers’ win over the Giants in their other fixture this season.
Their last meeting in season 9 saw Manjeet put up a stellar performance, scoring 14 points in a tight game with support from Meetu Sharma (5 points), helping Haryana seal victory.
We are done and dusted with the group stage fixtures of PKL 10and now the focus shifts to the remaining six teams who battle it out in the playoffs. Puneri Paltan and Jaipur Pink Panthers have already booked a spot in the semi-finals as they finished in the top two of the league standings.
Gujarat Giants and Haryana Steelers will go up against each other to clinch an opportunity to book a meeting with Jaipur Pink Panthers in semi-final two. Both sides have had a very good campaign so far, but this will undoubtedly be the most important game for either side as the winner will continue his journey and the loser will go back home empty-handed.
On that note, let us take a look at the two key players for both sides heading into this do-or-die fixture.
Gujarat Giants
Prateek Dahiya
Prateek Dahiya has been a key player for Gujarat Giants this season. The raider is Gujarat Giants’ top points scorer this season with 136 points, including 6 super tens and is 12th among the highest point getters this season. Prateek is Gujarat’s main man upfront and has already displayed what he brings to the table. He will look to continue his fine form and help his team go one step further against the Haryana Steelers.
Rakesh
Rakesh has had one more good season in the top-flight league. He has hit triple digits for the third consecutive season and is expected to only get better in the matches to come. The raider has recorded 109 points this season and is the second highest points getter for the Giants. Moreover, he has been a great source of support for Prateel Dahiya this season and has acted perfectly as the team’s second raider.
Haryana Steelers
Vinay
Vinay has written his success story in golden letters this season. After a couple of disappointing campaigns, the raider has bounced back stronger. He is the Haryana Steelers’ leader upfront and is their top scorer with 139 points in 20 matches. Moreover, Vinay has been in top form against the Gujarat Giants and has secured 18 points over the last couple of games. He ranks 10th on the list among the most raid points this season.
Jaideep Dahiya
The left-cover defender has been Haryana’s best defender this season and ranks sixth among the best defenders in the league. He has accumulated 67 tackle points with a success rate of close to 50% this season. Jaideep is robust at the back and will have the responsibility to neutralize the danger from Gujarat’s raiding department. In two games this season, the defender has managed to get five tackle points against the Giants.
Conclusion
The clash between Gujarat Giants and Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 promises a spectacle for kabaddi enthusiasts. As both teams vie for supremacy, the strategic battles on the mat, individual performances, and the ability to capitalize on opponents’ weaknesses will shape the outcome. Kabaddi fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter, and the final whistle will reveal which team emerges victorious in this intense battle for dominance.
Match Prediction : Gujarat Giants will win.
