The Haryana Steelers will take on the U Mumba in an Inter Zone Challenge Week 5 match on Friday, March 2. Both teams are currently placed in the top four of their respective zones and will be looking to consolidate their position with a win in this match.
The Haryana Steelers have had a good run so far in the tournament, winning three out of their five matches. Their only loss came against the Bengaluru Bulls in a close encounter. The Steelers will be led by raider Vikas Kandola who has been in good form throughout the tournament. He will be supported by fellow raiders Deepak Dahiya and Sunil Kumar. In the defense, the onus will be on tackle machines Surender Nada and Mohit Chhillar to stop the opposition raiders.
The U Mumba, on the other hand, have also been in good form, winning four out of their five matches. Their only loss came against the Dabang Delhi in a close encounter. The Mumba will be led by raider Abhishek Singh who has been in good form throughout the tournament. He will be supported by fellow raiders Shabeer Bappu and Athul MS. In the defense, the onus will be on tackle machines Mohit Balyan and Fazel Atrachali to stop the opposition raiders.
This promises to be a cracker of a match and one can expect some great action from both teams.
So, who will come out on top in this battle of the giants? Tune in to Star Sports 1 and Hotstar at 8 pm IST to find out.
A fight to the finish: Haryana Steelers battle U Mumba for top spot
The Haryana Steelers will take on the U Mumba in a battle for top spot in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) when the two sides clash at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida on Tuesday.
The Steelers are currently second in the standings with 60 points from 13 games, while U Mumba are third with 56 points from 12 matches. A win for either side could see them move to the top of the pile, depending on other results.
Both teams come into the game on the back of impressive victories. The Steelers edged past Dabang Delhi 32-31 in a close contest, while U Mumba thumped Gujarat Fortunegiants 43-26.
The Steelers will be led by skipper Monu Goyat, who is the team’s leading scorer with 152 points from 13 games. He will be ably supported by raider Vikash Kandola, who has 140 points to his name.
In the defence, the onus will be on Mohammad Esmael and Vinay to stop the raiders of U Mumba.
U Mumba, on the other hand, will look to their star raider Abhishek Singh to lead the charge. He has 177 points from 12 games and will be crucial to his team’s chances.
In the defence, young star Sandeep Kumar Dhull will look to continue his good form. He has 55 tackle points from 12 games and will be a key figure for U Mumba.
The game could well be decided by which team’s defence can keep the other’s raiders in check. With both teams boasting strong units, it promises to be an exciting contest.
The match will begin at 8 pm IST.
5 Reasons Why the Haryana Steelers Will Win Against U Mumba
1) The Haryana Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in the league, and they have shown that they can compete with the best teams in the league.
2) The Steelers have a strong defence, which has been their cornerstone this season. They will be up against a U Mumba side that has struggled to score points consistently.
3) The Haryana Steelers have a well-rounded squad, with players who can contribute in all areas of the game. On the other hand, U Mumba rely heavily on their star player, Fazel Atrachali, to lead them to victory.
4) The Haryana Steelers are coached by Ravi Bishnoi, who is a master tactician. He will be up against U Mumba coach, Bhaskaran Edacherry, who is relatively inexperienced.
5) The Haryana Steelers have home advantage in this match. They will be playing in front of their home crowd, which will give them an extra boost.
Prediction: The Haryana Steelers are the better team on paper, and they will have home advantage. They should win this match by a margin of 5-10 points.
