How Did Jaideep and Shivam Propel Haryana Steelers to Victory Against Patna Pirates?

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Key Takeaways
- Haryana Steelers ended their losing streak.
- Jaideep Dahiya achieved a High Five with six tackles.
- Shivam Patare recorded a Super 10.
- Ayan Lohchab scored 17 points for Patna Pirates.
- The match showcased intense competition and strategic gameplay.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (NationPress) In a thrilling contest, the Haryana Steelers staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Patna Pirates with a score of 39-32 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Monday night. This victory not only ended their five-match losing streak but also elevated them to sixth place on the points table.
Jaideep Dahiya shone brightly with a High Five, achieving six tackles during the match, while Shivam Patare showcased his skills with a Super 10. Unfortunately for Patna Pirates, Ayan Lohchab's impressive 17 points went unrewarded.
The game kicked off on an exciting note as Maninder Singh and Vinay opened the scoring for their teams. Ayan quickly made his presence felt, executing a multi-point raid and following up with a tackle on Shivam Patare. Both teams struggled during their early Do-Or-Die Raids, keeping the score tight.
The Haryana Steelers defense held firm, thanks to contributions from Hardeep and Rahul Sethpal, but a tackle from Balaji D combined with a raid from Ayan gave the Patna Pirates an 8-6 lead after the first ten minutes. The Steelers responded immediately with a Super Tackle from Rahul Sethpal.
Ayan Lohchab extended the Pirates' lead to seven points by inflicting the first all-out on the defending champions. However, the Steelers quickly retaliated, with Hardeep strengthening their defense and Shivam Patare making impactful raids.
As the match progressed, the momentum swayed towards the Pirates right before halftime. Ayan's nine raid points and Vaibhav Garje's consecutive tackles allowed Patna to secure a 20-14 lead at the break.
The second half commenced with Ayan's tackle, but the Haryana Steelers captain fought back with Super Tackles, narrowing the gap to three points. Shivam Patare then reduced it further to two, also becoming the first Steelers player to reach 100 raid points this season.
Ayan's two-point raid helped him achieve his Super 10, allowing Patna Pirates to regain a four-point lead. Nonetheless, the Haryana Steelers fought back, with Sahil Narwal's Super Tackle and a raid by Vinay leveling the score. As they headed into the final ten minutes, the Steelers pulled ahead thanks to Ghanshyam Magar's multi-point raid, taking a one-point lead.
A Super Tackle from Navdeep briefly put the Pirates back in front, but Jaideep's consecutive tackles completed his High Five and propelled the Steelers ahead by four points after an all-out inflicted by Vinay with around five minutes remaining.
As time wound down, the Haryana Steelers maintained control of the game's tempo. A two-point raid from Shivam Patare and Sahil Narwal's tackle secured a seven-point advantage. Shivam capped the match with a Super 10, leading his team to a comeback victory of 39-32.