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Jaipur Pink Panthers Stun Defending Champions Haryana Steelers in Thrilling Kabaddi Clash
25 Oct
Summary
- Jaipur Pink Panthers secure 30-27 win over defending champions Haryana Steelers
- Aryan Kumar scores a High Five, Deepanshu Khatri gets 4 points for Pink Panthers
- Neeraj's High Five the highlight for Haryana Steelers
On October 26th, 2025, the Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a thrilling 30-27 win over the defending champions Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League's Play-in 1 match at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams trading early blows in the first 10 minutes. However, the Pink Panthers' defenders, led by Aryan Kumar's High Five and Deepanshu Khatri's 4 points, stood tall and helped their team take a slight lead. The pressure mounted on the defending champions in the second quarter, as the Pink Panthers' Nitin Kumar scored a crucial two-point raid, leading to the first All-Out of the match.
Despite the Steelers' efforts to pull themselves back into the game, the Pink Panthers maintained their composure and sealed the victory with a tackle on Vinay by Aryan Kumar, which also completed his High Five. The defending champions were ultimately eliminated from the tournament after a three-point loss.
