Match 57 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 promises an electrifying showdown as Haryana Steelers host Jaipur Pink Panthers at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai on Wednesday, 1st October 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can expect a high-octane encounter as two contrasting raiding strategies collide, with playoff positions on the line.
Probable Starting Line-ups
Haryana Steelers
- Right Corner – Rahul Sethpal
- Right In – Shivam Patare
- Right Cover – Neeraj
- Centre – Vishal Tate
- Left Cover – Jaideep (C)
- Left In – Vinay
- Left Corner – Hardeep
Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Right Corner – Deepanshu Khatri
- Right In – Ali Choubtarash
- Right Cover – Aashish
- Centre – Nitin Kumar
- Left Cover – Reza Mirbagheri
- Left In – Aryan Kumar
- Left Corner – Nitin Rawal (C)
Key Battles to Watch
Top Raiders Face-Off
The spotlight will be on Nitin Kumar for Jaipur and the Haryana duo of Shivam Patare and Vinay.
Nitin Kumar (Jaipur Pink Panthers)
- 109 raid points (12.1 average, 61% SR, 7 Super 10s)
- Consistent across all defender-in-play scenarios:
- 6–7 defenders: 63 points (66% SR)
- 4–5 defenders: 23 points (49% SR)
- 2–3 defenders: 21 points (60% SR)
Shivam Patare & Vinay (Haryana Steelers)
- Shivam Patare: 72 raid points (8.0 average, 61% SR, 2 Super 10s)
- Vinay: 74 raid points (9.3 average, 56% SR, 3 Super 10s)
- Combined contribution: 70% of Haryana’s total raid points
The clash of Nitin’s individual brilliance against Haryana’s dynamic dual-raider system could decide the outcome.
Team Form & Insights
Haryana Steelers
- 4th position with 5 wins from last 6 matches
- Defensive stats: 98 tackle points in 9 matches (42% SR), with leaders Jaideep and Rahul excelling
- Challenge: Reliance on Patare and Vinay, with secondary raiders yet to make a consistent impact
Jaipur Pink Panthers
- 3 wins in last 5 matches, but defensive fragility persists
- Defensive stats: 8.9 tackle points per match (39% SR), only team without a High 5 this season
- Nitin Kumar remains the key performer, contributing 57% of team’s raid points
Head-to-Head
- Total matches: 17 | Jaipur Pink Panthers – 9 | Haryana Steelers – 6 | Tied – 2
- Recent form favors Haryana Steelers, who have won 3 of last 5 encounters, including PKL 11 victories by 12–13 points.
Tactical Preview
- Haryana will rely on balanced raiding and coordinated defence to counter Nitin Kumar’s threat.
- Jaipur’s success hinges on defensive improvements and containing the Steelers’ raiding duo.
- Expect a high-scoring, edge-of-the-seat battle, with secondary contributions likely deciding the winner.
Match Details:
- Date: Wednesday, 1st October 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai