HAR vs GUJ Dream11 : Haryana Steelers look to continue their ascendancy in PKL 7 when they square off against Gujarat in Wednesday’s opening encounter
After suffering six consecutive defeats in Pro Kabaddi League, Gujarat Fortunegiants finally ended up finding solace in their previous encounter, pulling off a maverick 29-26 to stem a howler of a run for them. It sees the side placed in eighth place ahead of today’s clash against Haryana Steelers, a performance last year’s finalists will be looking to garner momentum from ahead of today’s impending clash.
Conventionally one of the most consistent sides in the marquee league, for Gujarat Fortunegiants, PKL 7 has been their most horrendous outing till date. After sitting in the echelons of the league with three wins from their three opening encounters, the side have wavered in form, going an unprecedented downward spiral which sees them chasing a spot in the top 6 ahead of today’s clash against a reinvigorated Haryana Steelers.
Where the campaign has unravelled for Gujarat, it’s been completely opposing for the Steelers. After beginning life in PKL 7 in the worst plausible fashion, the side have been resurgent ever since. The return of Vikash Khandola has done wonders to the outfit, seeing them unlock their true potential to register wins on the bounce to climb all the way into fifth place.
In what was an exquisite raiding performance by them, Haryana Steelers defeated the Warriors in their previous outing in the same stadium where they take on Gujarat Fortunegiants today. It was one of the most scintillating bits of raiding efforts in the league till now, one which saw Vikash Khandola and Vinay intertwine their skill set in unison to epitomise how daunting an outfit they can be when functioning to the best of their capabilities.
Probable Playing 7
Gujarat Fortunegiants
Sonu Jaglan, Rohit Gulia, Sachin, Parvesh Bhainswal, Sunil Kumar, Ruturaj Koravi, Pankaj
Haryana Steelers
Vikash Kandola, Naveen, Vinay, Sunil, Dharmaraj Cheralathan, Ashish Sangwan, Vikas Kale
Probable Winner
Although Gujarat managed to register a win in their previous clash, a topsy-turvy one which changed hands several times before finally landing in Gujarat’s way, today’s clash comes against a way too superior side. Haryana Steelers looking unstoppable in the raiding department, wiping apart opposition defences with points coming in from their entire raiding facet.
It’s what should see them register another win today and make it three successive wins to further make massive strides in the league standings.
Match Details
Pro Kabaddi League 7
Match Details: Gujarat Fortunegiants Vs Haryana Steelers
Date And Time: 28th August, Wednesday- 7:30pm
Venue: Thyagaraj Sports Complex, Delhi
Television: Star Sports 1, Hindi/HD
Pivotal Players
Gujarat Fortunegiants
- Rohit Gulia, Sunil Kumar, Pankaj
Haryana Steelers
- Vikash Kandola, Vinay, Dharmaraj Cheralathan
Highest Scoring Raider
Gujarat Fortunegiants
- Sunil Kumar
Haryana Steelers
- Vikash Kandola
Highest Scoring Defender
Gujarat Fortunegiants
- Rohit Gulia
Haryana Steelers
- Dharmaraj Cheralathan
HAR vs GUJ Dream11 Defenders
We’ll begin with our pick from Gujarat Fortunegiants first with the side needing to register to stringent performance in defence if they are to win this clash. This sees us opt for their highest tackling defender, Sunil Kumar for this encounter who has picked up 28 points in 10 encounters. He and Parvesh have been pivotal the side’s tackling soirees with the two encapsulating their skill set to lambast a slew of raiding attempts successfully.
Elsewhere from Haryana Steelers we have decided to go in with a duo, a deadly partnership composed of their highest tackler Dhamraj Cheralathan and Sunil. With Gujarat Fortune giants relying too much on individual performances in the raiding department, these two could end up obliterating the Fortunegaints.
Dhamraj ended up picking up 4 points in the side’s previous outing to put in 22 tackles in 10 matches, the same as Sunil has from 8 outings.
All-Rounders FOR HAR vs GUJ Dream11
We finally compensate our side with the picks from Gujarat with both our picks coming in from the side with us opting for their highest scoring raider, Rohit Gulia as the first pick. With Sachin Tanwar suffering a horrendous run of from, Gulia has been pivotal to the side’s attacking displays, registering a momentous 55 raiding points to shoulder the brunt of the responsibility with perfection.
Pankaj has put in two terrific displays, grabbing the chance accorded to him with both hands and we are going to repose faith in him as well for this match
HAR vs GUJ Dream11 Raiders
The side’s top raider and the main reason for their revival in the marquee league, Vikash Khandola is our first pick from Haryana Steelers. He got another super 10 in his last sojourn, putting on 11 match winning raids from 20 attempts, ones which saw him concede just the 1 tackle point to the opposition.
With 9 points from 10 raids, Vinay assisted him perfectly seeing us pick him up from the side as well.
Captain And Vice-Captain
Vikash is our captain for this clash while Vinay is the vice-captain.
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
