Haryana Steelers

Haryana Steelers (HAR) is a Kabaddi team based in Panchkula, Haryana that plays in the Pro Kabaddi League. The team is currently led by Dharmaraj Cheralathan and coached by Rakesh Kumar. The team is owned by JSW Sports, part of the Jindal South West (JSW) Group. The Steelers play their home matches at Tau Devi Lal Stadium (Panchkula).[1]

Haryana Steelers
Full nameHaryana Steelers
NicknamesSteelers
Short nameHAR
SportKabaddi
Founded2017 (2017)
First season2017
Last season2018 Pro Kabaddi League
LeaguePro Kabaddi League
Based inPanchkula
LocationPanchkula, Haryana, India
Stadium7,000-capacity Tau Devi Lal Stadium (Panchkula)
ColorsBlue ,White & Red
OwnerParth Jindal
Head Coach Rakesh Kumar
Captain Dharmaraj Cheralathan
Playoff berths2
WebsiteHaryana Steelers

The Steelers had a good start to life in the PKL as they reached the playoffs in their debut 2017 season, but the success was short lived as the team finished in the bottom of Zone A in the following 2018-19 season.

Haryana Steelers had a tremendous start in the PKL 2019. They made their claim for the title by making it to the playoffs due to their strong Raiders. But Haryana Steelers stayed away from the trophy due to their defense glitch in the eliminator against U Mumba. Overall 2019 season was one of the best season for team. The coach of team Rakesh Kumar also made his name as a successful coach of Pro Kabaddi League by making team to Playoffs.

Current Squad
Jersy No Name Nationality Position Height
-Dharmaraj Cheralathan (C)Defender, Right & Left Corner5ft 9in
-Amirhossein Mohammad MalekiRaider6ft 3in
-Arun Kumar HNRaider6ft
-NaveenRaider6ft
-Prashant Kumar RaiRaider6ft
-Selvamani KRaider6ft 1in
-Vikas ChhillarRaider-
-Vikas KandolaRaider5ft 7in
-VinayRaider5ft 11in
-Ravi KumarDefender, Right Cover5ft 8in
-Vikas KaleDefender, Right Cover5ft 9in
-SunilDefender, Right Corner-
-ParveenDefender, Left Cover-
-Subhash NarwalDefender, Left Cover5ft 10in
-Vikram KandolaDefender, Left Cover5ft 6in
-Chand SinghDefender, Left Corner-
-Kuldeep SinghDefender5ft 5in
-Tin PhonchooAll Rounder5ft 10in
Source: Pro Kabaddi[2]

Season V
Main article: 2017_Pro_Kabaddi_League_season

The teams are divided into two zones with each zone having six teams based on their geographical proximity. Each team will play 15 intra-zonal matches and 7 inter-zonal matches.
Zone A

Team
Pld W L D SD Pts
Gujarat Fortune Giants 22154312687
Puneri Paltan 22157091 80
Haryana Steelers 2213544079
U Mumba 2210120-5056
Jaipur Pink Panthers 228131-9151
Dabang Delhi KC 225161-13429

Zone B

Team
Pld W L D SD Pts
Bengal Warriors 2211561977
Patna Pirates (C) 22107560 71
UP Yoddha 228104260
Bengaluru Bulls 2281131057
Telugu Titans 227123-252
Tamil Thalaivas 226142-7146

Source: ProKabaddi

  •      advanced to Qualifier 1
  •      advanced to Eliminators
  • Five (5) points for a win
  • Three (3) points each for a drawn game
  • One (1) point for a loss by 7 points or fewer

Season VI

The teams are divided into two zones with each zone having six teams based on their geographical proximity. Each team will play 15 intra-zonal matches and 7 inter-zonal matches.
Zone A

Team Pld W L D SD Pts
Gujarat Fortune Giants 22173211793
U Mumba 22155218986
Dabang Delhi KC (R) 221192-168
Puneri Paltan 228122-4552
Jaipur Pink Panthers 226133-6943
Haryana Steelers 226142-9142

Zone B

Team Pld W L D SD Pts
Bengaluru Bulls (C) 22137210478
Bengal Warriors 2212822 69
UP Yoddha 228104-4557
Patna Pirates 229112-3655
Telugu Titans 228131-5551
Tamil Thalaivas 225134-7042

Source: ProKabaddi

  •      advanced to Qualifier 1
  •      advanced to Eliminators
  • Five (5) points for a win
  • Three (3) points each for a drawn game
  • One (1) point for a loss by 7 points or fewer
  • Top three teams from each zone qualify for the playoffs

Season VII
Team
Pld W L D SD Pts
Dabang Delhi KC (R) 2215436685
Bengal Warriors (C) 2214537183
UP Yoddha 221372974
U Mumba 2212824772
Haryana Steelers 2213811571
Bengaluru Bulls 22111011664
Jaipur Pink Panthers 229112-1358
Patna Pirates 2281312951
Gujarat Forunte Giants 2271321851
Puneri Paltan 227123-7248
Telugu Titans 226133-6745
Tamil Thalaivas 224153-11937

Source: ProKabaddi

  •      advanced to Finals
  •      advanced to Eliminators
  • Five (5) points for a win
  • Three (3) points each for a drawn game
  • One (1) point for a loss by 7 points or fewer
  • Top three teams from each zone qualify for the playoffs

Overall records of Pro Kabbaddi League

[*] Drawn matches are considered as half win half loss

Season Coach Played Wins Losses Drawn* % Win

League Table Position

Performance

PKL 5 Rambir Singh Khokhar 23 13 6 4 65.2 3 Playoffs
PKL 6 Rambir Singh Khokhar 22 6 14 2 31.8 6 League Stage
PKL 7 Rakesh Kumar 23 13 9 1 58.7 5 Playoffs
Overall 68 32 29 7 52.2

Sponsors
Year Season Kit Manufacturers Title Sponsor Associate Sponsor
2017 V 4U Sports Kent RO Dynex Batteries
2018 VI Alcis Sports Herbalife Nutrition Borosil
2019 VII T10 Sports APL Apollo
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References
  1. "Haryana Steelers team profile".
  2. . Pro Kabaddi https://www.prokabaddi.com/teams/haryana-steelers-profile-28/players. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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