Haryana Steelers win maiden Pro Kabaddi League title, beating Patna Pirates 32-23 in Season 11 final
Haryana Steelers beat Patna Pirates 32-23 in the PKL Season 11 final at Balewadi, Pune, on 29 December 2024.
Summary
Haryana Steelers won their first Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title by beating Patna Pirates 32-23 in the Season 11 final at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune, on 29 December 2024. The Steelers, who had topped the league stage, led 15-12 at half-time. Shivam Patare top-scored with 9 points, Mohammadreza Shadloui added 7 and Vinay 6. The champions received ₹3 crore and runners-up Patna Pirates ₹1.8 crore.
Key facts
- Final
- 29 December 2024, Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune
- Result
- Haryana Steelers 32-23 Patna Pirates (half-time 15-12)
- Significance
- Haryana Steelers' first PKL title; they topped the league stage
- Top scorers
- Shivam Patare 9, Mohammadreza Shadloui 7, Vinay 6
- Prize money
- Champions ₹3 crore; runners-up ₹1.8 crore
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Which team won the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 title on 29 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Haryana Steelers
PKL/Indian Express/Sportstar: Haryana Steelers beat Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final to win their first PKL title.
In which city was the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 final played?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
PKL/Sportstar: the final was played at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune.
Who was the top scorer for Haryana Steelers, with 9 points, in the PKL Season 11 final?
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Correct answer: A — Shivam Patare
PKL/Indian Express: Shivam Patare scored 9 points, Mohammadreza Shadloui 7 and Vinay 6.
Consider the following statements about the PKL Season 11 final: 1. It was Haryana Steelers' first Pro Kabaddi League title. 2. Haryana Steelers won by a score of 32-23. 3. Runners-up Patna Pirates received ₹3 crore in prize money. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PKL/Indian Express: it was Haryana's first title and they won 32-23; the champions received ₹3 crore while runners-up Patna Pirates received ₹1.8 crore, so statement 3 is wrong.