Jaipur Pink Panthers gained over defending champions Haryana Steelers in Play-in 1 of the Professional Kabaddi 2025. They beat them 30-27 on Saturday, October 25. The Panthers progressed to the Eliminator.

Jaipur Pink Panthers’ head coach Narender Redhu mirrored on the sport. He expressed that the staff ready for Jaideep Dahiya and Rahul Sethpal, Haryana’s essential defenders.

“Our plan was to keep away from Jaideep and Rahul who’re their essential defenders. And we did that. It positively lifts the boldness when younger gamers carry out so effectively. We’ll profit from this recreation. It was clear that they’ve an excellent protection and in the event that they took the lead our raiders must attempt extra. So we had deliberate to maintain our protection tight. Our protection did effectively and we received a lead and we didn’t let it go,” he mentioned through the post-match press convention.

The Jaipur Pink Panthers have a brand new staff with a number of kids this season. Nevertheless, they not solely made it to the playoffs. Narender Redhu acknowledged that he was pleased with the way in which the staff has performed.

“We’ll have a good time this win. These are all new guys and taking part in for the primary time however have achieved so effectively. We’ll plan for the following recreation tomorrow.”

The Panthers will tackle Patna Pirates in Eliminator 1 on Sunday, October 26.

Manpreet Singh displays on defeat over Jaipur Pink Panthers

The loss towards Jaipur Pink Panthers meant that the season got here to an finish for defending champions Haryana Steelers. Reflecting on their defeat, head coach Manpreet Singh mentioned:

“We can’t get away by saying we made errors. They performed rather well. They performed higher. We couldn’t play effectively. After half-time we needed to take extra threat. We should work on our errors for the following season.”

Haryana Steelers additionally missed raider Naveen Kumar. He performed simply 4 video games this season earlier than being dominated out as a result of damage. Manpreet Singh acknowledged that Naveen was present process rehab. Nevertheless, whether or not he continues with the staff subsequent season or not would rely upon the raider himself, he added.

“Naveen is getting ready and getting match. We should see how he performs within the nationals. However whether or not he needs to enter the public sale or stick with us depends upon him. If he’s match we might need to hold him. However proper now he’s underneath rehab.”

The Steelers will purpose for a greater and stronger comeback subsequent season.