Haryana Steelers in PKL: performance, records, ownership – All you need to know
Haryana Steelers are the defending champions in the Pro Kabaddi League. They won the PKL season 11 after beating Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final. The Steelers have made the playoffs in four of their seven seasons in the league and have won one PKL title.
When did the Haryana Steelers make their debut in the Pro Kabaddi League?
Haryana Steelers made their PKL debut in season five in 2017. They reached the final for the first time in PKL season 10 and clinched the trophy in PKL 11.
Who are the owners?
Haryana Steelers are owned by JSW Sports. The Indian multinational conglomerate also owns Hockey India League team Soorma Hockey Club, IPL team Delhi Capitals, and Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC.
Haryana Steelers’ performance in the Pro Kabaddi League
Season 5: Reached Eliminator, lost to Patna Pirates
Season 6: Finished at the bottom in the league stage
Season 7: 5th place league stage finish; Lost in the Eliminator round
Season 8: Finished seventh in the league stage
Season 9: Finished seventh in the league stage
Season 10: Finished fifth in the league stage; lost to Puneri Paltans in the final
Season 11: Winners
Records:
1. Haryana Steelers have competed in seven seasons in the Pro Kabaddi League so far. They have reached the playoffs on four occasions.
2. Haryana Steelers were the runners-up in PKL 10 and won the PKL trophy in season 11 after beating Patna Pirates in the final.
3. Haryana Steelers recorded the most wins in a single season in the PKL 11 season. They accumulated 18 wins from 24 matches.
4. They have secured the most wins (12 out of 17) against the Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Haryana Steelers PKL 12 squad:
Haryana Steelers are eying back-to-back titles heading into a new season of the Pro Kabaddi League. Jaipur Dahiya has been appointed as their captain, and Rahul Sethpal will be his deputy.
Raiders: Naveen Kumar, Shivam Patare, Vinay Tevathia, Shahan Sha Mohammed, Ghanshyam Roka Magar, Mayank Saini, Jayasoorya NS, Vishal Tate, Vikas Jadhav
Defenders: Jaideep Dahiya, Rahul Sethpal, Rahul Ahri, Ritik Gurjar, Zubair Malik, Hardeep Kandola, Ankit Dhull, Sachin Dahiya, N Manikandan
All-rounders: Ashish Narwal, Sahil Narwal
