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Jaipur Pink Panthers Clinch Thrilling Comeback Win Against Haryana Steelers
1 Oct
Summary
- Jaipur Pink Panthers make remarkable comeback to win 37-36 against Haryana Steelers
- Haryana Steelers had a 10-point lead at one stage before Panthers' 17-point final quarter
- Revenge for Pink Panthers coach Narender Redhu, who lost to Steelers in PKL 11 final
On October 1st, 2025, the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 witnessed a thrilling clash between the Jaipur Pink Panthers and the defending champions, the Haryana Steelers. The Steelers had initially taken a commanding 10-point lead, but the Panthers roared back in the final quarter to clinch a remarkable 37-36 victory.
The Steelers had dominated the early stages of the match, with Vinay's Super 10 and Rahul Sethpal's High Five putting them in a strong position. However, the Pink Panthers showed resilience, fighting back with a series of Super Tackles to cut the deficit to just three points by halftime.
The second half saw the Steelers maintain their lead, but the Panthers refused to give up. In the final 10 minutes, the team staged a sensational comeback, with Ali Samadi and Sahil Satpal leading the charge. A crucial tackle by Nitin Rawal on Vinay allowed the Panthers to execute an All Out on the defending champions, giving them a one-point lead in the final minute.
In a dramatic finish, Vinay managed to register a bonus point for the Steelers, but Deepanshu Khatri's tackle on him sealed the thrilling victory for the Jaipur Pink Panthers. This win was also a personal triumph for the Panthers' head coach, Narender Redhu, who had lost to the Steelers and Manpreet Singh in the final of PKL 11 while coaching the Patna Pirates.
