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Tamil Thalaivas Crush Defending Champions Haryana Steelers in Dominant PKL Victory
3 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Tamil Thalaivas register first home win since 2018
- Arjun Deshwal's 22-point heroics lead the charge
- Haryana Steelers captain Jaideep Dahiya's High Five in vain
On October 1st, 2025, the Tamil Thalaivas secured a decisive 45-33 victory over the defending champions Haryana Steelers in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) match. This was the Thalaivas' first home win since 2018, as they put on a dominant display in front of a packed crowd at the SDAT MultiPurpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai.
The match started with the Haryana Steelers taking an early lead, but the Thalaivas quickly fought back, with Arjun Deshwal and Nitesh Kumar leading the charge. Deshwal, in particular, was unstoppable, scoring an impressive 22 points. The Steelers' captain, Jaideep Dahiya, also had a strong performance, registering a High Five, but it was not enough to overcome the Thalaivas' onslaught.
The hosts took control of the game in the second half, with Deshwal scoring 19 points and helping his team register multiple All-Outs on the Steelers. The Thalaivas' defense, anchored by Nitesh Kumar, also played a crucial role in the victory. Despite a late surge from the Steelers, led by Vishal Tate's Super 10, the Thalaivas held on to secure a memorable win and end their long wait for a home victory.
