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The Pro Kabaddi League match played between Haryana Steelers and Telugu Titans on Tuesday (January 25) ended in a draw at 39-39. Despite this, Haryana, led by Vikas Kandola, made a big jump in the points table and entered the top three. On the other hand, Covid-19 outbreak within a couple of unnamed teams, forced organisers to reschedule fixtures
Haryana were 20-19 ahead of Titans in a closely-fought first half of the match. Haryana scored 12 points from raids and five points from tackles, while Titans scored nine points from raids and eight points from tackles in this half.
In the second half, for a long time, the match was evenly balanced. At one point, Haryana had a lead of three points, but Titans made a comeback and tied the match. Raider Vikas Kandola scored 10 points for Haryana while Vinay and all-rounder Rohit Gulia scored eight points each. At the same time, Titans raider Ankit Beniwal scored 10 and captain Rohit scored eight points.
Haryana played their third tie in 14 matches in the current season, taking them to 42 points while the Titans are at the bottom of the 12-team table with 22 points.
PKL fixtures rescheduled to Covid-19 outbreak within the Bio-bubble
Covid-19 outbreak within the bio-bubble of PKL has resulted in an unspecified number of players in two teams testing positive. This has forced organisers to reschedule some of the matches. The PKL organisers said in a statement that the infected players have been isolated. Changes have been made in the matches scheduled between January 25 and 30.
“After the successful completion of the first half of the league-stage... two of the 12 PKL teams have found it difficult to field the requisite number of 12 players for their respective matches due to some players in these teams testing positive for Covid-19," the organisers Mashal Sports said in a statement.
"The affected players have been timely isolated as part of the safety protocols. To ensure the continuity of matches in the present environment, Mashal Sports together with all PKL Teams, have proactively rescheduled some of the matches and will continue to review the situation," the statement added.
Match Schedule
January 26: U Mumba vs Bengaluru Bulls
January 27: UP Yoddha vs Puneri Paltan
January 28: Patna Pirates vs Tamil Thalaivas
January 29: Dabang Delhi vs Gujarat Giants and Telugu Titans vs Bengal Warriors
January 30: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Patna Pirates and Bengaluru Bulls vs Tamil Thalaivas
