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PKL Match 28: Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers, Match Preview & Predictions

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PKL Match 28: Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers, Match Preview & Predictions

Gujarat Giants will take on Haryana Steelers in the 28th match of the Pro Kabaddi League season 8. 

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Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers Match Preview: 

Haryana Steelers are sitting on the 11th spot in the Pro Kabaddi League points table – with one win & three losses in four matches. This is a must-win match for coach Rakesh Kumar’s boys if they want to stay alive in the competition. 

Gujarat Giants on the other hand are placed seventh on the points table with one win, one loss & two tied matches. 

This is going to be a battle between coaches who were former Patna Pirates and squared off against each other in season 3 of the Pro Kabaddi League. Gujarat coach Manpreet Singh displayed a tactical masterclass in the last game, holding UP Yoddha for a tie. Giants’ fans are still waiting for multi-point raid specialist Mahendra Ganesh Rajput to make his first start of this season.

Haryana Steelers’ gaffer Rakesh Kumar and his boys on the other hand was taken by storm in their last match by Bengaluru Bulls’ star raider Pawan Kumar Sehrawat. 

Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers Match Details: 

  • Date: 2nd January 2022
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Centre.

Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers Head-to-Head: 

Haryana Steelers lead the head-to-head count against Gujarat Giants despite Giants’ early successes. Steelers went unbeaten against the Giants in their debut season where Gujarat finished as runners-up. 

Rakesh Kumar got better of Manpreet Singh both times in season 7. Gujarat’s season seven captain, Rohit Gulia, is now a part of Haryana Steelers as their most expensive player. 

Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers H2H:

  • Total – 7
  • Gujarat Giants – 2
  • Haryana Steelers – 4
  • Tied – 1

Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers Probable Starting 7:

Gujarat Giants – 

Rakesh Narwal (Raider), Ajay Kumar (Raider), Rakesh Sungroya (All-rounder), Parvesh Bhainswal (Left Cover), Sunil Kumar (Right Cover), Girish Maruti Ernak (Left Corner), Ravinder Pahal (Right Corner)

Haryana Steelers –

Vikash Kandola (Raider), Meetu Sharma (Raider), Rohit Gulia (Raider), Jaideep Dahiya (LEft Cover), Mohit Nandal (Right Cover), Surender Nada (Left Corner), Ravi Kumar (Right Corner)

Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers Prediction:

Haryana Steelers are expected to win this match against Gujarat Giants. 

The underrated Rakesh Narwal has emerged as the strike raider for Gujarat Giants. Rakesh will lead the attack against Steelers, with 40 raid points to his name in 4 games this season. 

As Rakesh is a left raider, he will be challenged by Haryana’s Left Cover Jaideep Dahiya. Jaideep is having a dream debut as he has most tackle points in season 8 till now – 15. 

Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers Fantasy Team:

Jaideep Kuldeep, Girish Maruti Ernak, Parvesh Bhainswal, Rakesh Sungroya, Sunil Kumar, Rakesh Narwal (C), Meetu Mahender (VC)

Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers Players to watch out:

  • Gujarat Giants – Rakesh Narwal, Girish Maruti Ernak
  • Haryana Steelers – Vikash Kandola, Surender Nada, Jaideep Dahiya