Jaipur Pink Panthers edged out the Haryana Steelers 30-27 in their Play-in 1 encounter of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12
What went right for Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Jaipur’s defence stepped up big time: Aryan Kumar completed a High Five (5 tackle points) and his tackle on Vinay in the dying minutes was decisive.
- Their raiding department delivered when it mattered: Nitin Kumar scored 7 raid points, giving Jaipur momentum in attack.
- Jaipur inflicted an All-Out on Haryana in the second quarter, establishing a strong lead (18-10 at one point).
- They maintained composure under pressure: even when Haryana fought back, Jaipur’s discipline in key moments (yellow card on Haryana’s Sahil Narwal, error by Ashish Narwal) turned the tide.
What went wrong / what Haryana did well
- Haryana Steelers had their moments: Neeraj Kumar recorded a High Five for Haryana.
- They allowed Jaipur to build too big a lead early on, which then put them on the back foot. For example, defence breakdowns and Jaipur raiding success gave Jaipur breathing room.
- In the final stages, Haryana’s mistake-management cost them: They were levelled, then lost the crucial tackle, which sealed the game for Jaipur.
Turning Points & Highlights
- First quarter: Jaipur lead 9-5 thanks to solid raids + defence.
- Second quarter: Jaipur pull ahead to ~18-10, All-Out Haryana.
- Third quarter: Haryana attempt comeback, score 22-16 at end of third.
- Final minutes: Haryana inflicted an All-Out to level, but Jaipur regained composure; key tackle by Aryan Kumar on Vinay sealed the 30-27 win.
Implications
- The win means Jaipur Pink Panthers progress (to Eliminator 1) while the defending champions Haryana Steelers are eliminated.
- Shows that Jaipur’s mix of solid defence + timely raids can be lethal in knockout-scenarios.
- Haryana will look back on the middle quarters (where the match was put slightly beyond reach) and the crucial last few minutes as missed opportunity.