The Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 is all set to witness a new champion as Puneri Paltan and Haryana Steelers face each other in the grand finale on March 1, 2024. The two teams have been the most consistent and dominant sides in the league this season, and have earned their spot in the final with some impressive performances. Here is everything you need to know about the PKL 10 final, including the match details, the road to the final, the head-to-head record, and the live streaming options.
Match details
The PKL 10 final between Puneri Paltan and Haryana Steelers will take place on March 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM IST. The venue for the match is the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The match will be officiated by referees Suresh Kumar and Rakesh Kumar.
Road to the final
Puneri Paltan have been the undisputed leaders of the PKL 10 season, topping the points table with 18 wins, 2 losses, and 3 ties in 23 matches. They have scored the most points (1027) and conceded the least (789) in the league stage, showcasing their all-round strength and balance. They have also been the most disciplined team, with the least number of yellow cards (4) and red cards (0) in the season. They made a direct entry into the semi-finals, where they thrashed the defending champions Patna Pirates by 37-21, thanks to a superb performance by their captain and raider Mohit Goyat, who scored 14 points.
Haryana Steelers have been the surprise package of the PKL 10 season, finishing fifth in the points table with 12 wins, 8 losses, and 3 ties in 23 matches. They have scored the second-most points (1001) and conceded the third-least (841) in the league stage, proving their attacking and defensive prowess. They have also been the most aggressive team, with the most number of yellow cards (12) and red cards (2) in the season. They had to play two eliminators to reach the semi-finals, where they beat the Gujarat Giants by 42-25 and the Jaipur Pink Panthers by 31-27, thanks to a brilliant performance by their defender and all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyanneh, who scored 15 points and 12 points respectively.
Head-to-head record
Puneri Paltan and Haryana Steelers have faced each other four times in the PKL history, with the former winning three times and the latter winning once. The Paltan have scored 146 points and conceded 125 points against the Steelers, having a positive score difference of 21 points. The Paltan have also won both the matches against the Steelers in the PKL 10 season, by 38-29 and 36-28, with Mohit Goyat and Aslam Inamdar being the top scorers for them.
Live streaming options
The PKL 10 final between Puneri Paltan and Haryana Steelers will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, in multiple languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi). The match will also be live streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website, for both premium and non-premium users.
