Haryana Steelers Clinch First Pro Kabaddi League Title with Victory Over Patna Pirates

The Steelers' dominant defense and standout performances from Shadloui and Patare secured a 32-23 win in the PKL Season 11 final.

Haryana Steelers won their maiden PKL title, defeating three-time champions Patna Pirates 32-23 in the Season 11 final held in Pune.
The Steelers' defense, led by Mohammadreza Shadloui and Rahul Sethpal, stifled the Pirates' top raiders, limiting their impact throughout the match.
Shadloui, who scored both raid and tackle points, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, showcasing his all-round brilliance.
Coach Manpreet Singh, after three previous final losses as a coach, celebrated his first championship victory with the Steelers.
The Patna Pirates' star raider Devank Dalal achieved the milestone of 300 raid points in the season, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the Steelers' dominance.