Haryana Steelers face Telugu Titans in Match 103 of PKL Season 12 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi. Sixth-placed Haryana aim to avenge their earlier defeat against fourth-placed Telugu, with their elite defence led by Jaideep challenged by the lethal raiding duo of Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik. Meanwhile, Vinay and Shivam Patare will look to exploit Telugu’s defensive discipline to secure a crucial playoff berth.
Probable Starting Lineups
Haryana Steelers
- Right Corner: Rahul Sethpal
- Right In: Shivam Patare
- Right Cover: Neeraj
- Centre: Sahil Narwal
- Left Cover: Jaideep (C)
- Left In: Vinay
- Left Corner: Hardeep
Telugu Titans
- Right Corner: Shubham Shinde
- Right In: Bharat Hooda
- Right Cover: Avi Duhan
- Centre: Manjeet
- Left Cover: Ajit Pawar
- Left In: Vijay Malik (C)
- Left Corner: Ankit
Headlines
- Haryana’s defence, led by Jaideep, faces Telugu’s dynamic raiding duo.
- Vinay and Shivam Patare in top form with consecutive Super 10s.
- Telugu’s defensive unit crucial to maintaining playoff contention.
- Steelers seek redemption after 17-point loss to Titans in M#71.
Haryana Steelers: Defensive Fortress
Haryana Steelers boast one of PKL 12’s best defensive records, with 11.8 average tackle points per match and a 44% success rate. Defensive performances closely correlate with results:
- Wins: 9 – 238 tackles, 124 tackle points, >50% tackle SR
- Losses: 8 – 202 tackles, 82 tackle points, 38% tackle SR
Jaideep remains the league’s defensive anchor:
- 64 tackle points, 68% success rate – highest of his career
- 13 super tackles – league leader
- Three High 5s in last four matches
Rahul Sethpal provides reliable support at right corner (42 tackle points, 52% success). Recent performances include 19 tackle points each against UP Yoddhas and U Mumba, highlighting the Steelers’ defensive consistency.
Telugu Titans: Lethal Raiding Duo
Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik spearhead Telugu’s playoff push, combining for 297 raid points (85% of team total) and 12 Super 10s.
- Bharat: 157 raid points, 58% success, 7 Super 10s
- Vijay Malik: 140 raid points, 50% success, 5 Super 10s
Bharat has consistently excelled in high-pressure situations:
- Last five matches: 73% vs Bengal Warriorz, 64% vs Puneri Paltan, 89% in previous encounter with Haryana
Vijay Malik thrives in bonus-point opportunities, ranking third in the league with 56 bonus points and performing efficiently across different defender scenarios.
Haryana Raiders: Vinay & Shivam in Form
Haryana’s raiding duo continues to impress:
- Shivam Patare: 141 raid points, 8.3 average, 63% success
- Vinay: 119 raid points, 7.4 average, 48% success
- Combined Super 10s: 11
Shivam excels across all defensive situations, while Vinay delivers in crucial match phases, particularly in the opening and closing minutes. Both raiders demonstrated their peak form against Gujarat Giants in M#102, recording consecutive Super 10s.
Telugu Titans’ Defence
Telugu Titans’ defensive unit averages 11.2 tackle points per match at 45% success, complementing their raiding strength.
- Shubham Shinde: Expert in 2–3 defender scenarios, 91% SR
- Ajit Pawar & Ankit: Contribute 32 and 42 tackle points respectively, with Ajit adding 53 defensive assists
Defensive cohesion has been key to Telugu’s playoff positioning, showing consistency in their last five matches.
Head-to-Head Record
Overall Record: Matches – 14 | Haryana Steelers – 7 | Telugu Titans – 6 | Tied – 1
- Last meeting (M#71, PKL 12): Telugu Titans won 46–29
- Previous encounter (M#101, PKL 11): Haryana Steelers won 46–25
Key Player Battles
Haryana Raiders vs Telugu Defenders
- Shivam Patare 9–2 Shubham Shinde
- Shivam Patare 8–5 Ajit Pawar
- Vinay 2–3 Ajit Pawar
- Vinay 0–5 Ankit
Telugu Raiders vs Haryana Defenders
- Bharat 10–5 Jaideep
- Vijay Malik 8–4 Jaideep
- Bharat 7–4 Rahul Sethpal
- Vijay Malik 3–1 Rahul Sethpal
Jaideep vs Bharat and Shivam/Vinay vs Telugu defenders are critical matchups that could determine the outcome.
Match Outlook
Expect a tactical showdown between Haryana’s elite defence and Telugu’s raiding firepower. Haryana seeks revenge for their earlier loss, while Telugu aim to consolidate their playoff position. Defensive discipline, raiding execution, and momentum in key moments will be decisive.
Match Details:
- Match: Haryana Steelers vs Telugu Titans – Match 103, PKL Season 12
- Date: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi