The Pro Kabaddi League is gearing up for its crucial phase, with the Playoffs just 10 days away. Currently, five teams have secured their spots in the Playoffs Puneri Paltan, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Dabang Delhi K.C., Patna Pirates, and Gujarat Giants. Haryana Steelers are on the brink, needing just one win to confirm the last Playoffs spot as they prepare for their home leg in Panchkula on Friday.
Jaipur Pink Panthers’ captain, Sunil Kumar, shared his excitement about playing in front of kabaddi enthusiasts in Hyderabad, saying, “The fans in Hyderabad support us a lot. Rahul Chaudhari, the Pro Kabaddi League poster boy, has the most fan-following in Hyderabad. I think most of the fans will support us during the Playoffs. We are excited to play the Playoffs in Hyderabad.”
As teams prepare for the crucial matches, Dabang Delhi K.C. skipper, Ashu Malik, emphasized the importance of a week-long break before their playoff clash. He mentioned “We will work hard during the week-long break that we have before our playoff match. The coach surely has a training routine in mind for us, and we will work according to that so that we can perform at our best in those important matches.”
Puneri Paltan’s captain, Aslam Inamdar, highlighted the benefit of the gap between the last league-stage match and the Semi-Finals. He stated, “The long gap between our last league match and the Semi-Finals will give us the time to practice hard and devise our strategies. All the players will have the time to relax and be fully fit for the Semis.”
Acknowledging the increased pressure in Playoff matches, Inamdar added, “There’s certainly more pressure in knockout matches. We’ve to handle the pressure well. We played the Semis and the Final last season. You always have a chance to come back from a loss during the league stage, but you can’t do that in knockout games.”
Puneri Paltan and Jaipur Pink Panthers have secured top-two finishes, while Dabang Delhi K.C., Patna Pirates, and Gujarat Giants currently occupy the third, fourth, and fifth places, respectively.
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