Pro Kabaddi league 2018 as it happened, Haryana Steelers vs Puneri Paltan: Paltan maul Steelers 45-27

It was another thrashing for Haryana Steelers, this time at the hands of Puneri Paltan. Paltan won 45-27. As a result Puneri Paltan climbed to the top of Zone A. As for Haryana it was another mauling just 24 hours after being taken to the cleaners by U Mumba. Steelers have now lost three games in a row and are struggling. Nitin Tomar scored 10 points, while Rajesh Mondal chipped in with 8 to help secure the win. Vikas Kandola was Steelers’ main man with 11 points. Catch all the updates of Pro Kabaddi league match between Haryana Steelers and Puneri Paltan.

22:30 IST

That’s it from us

That’s it from us, Thanks for joining us.

20:19 hrs IST

Game ends! Paltan win

It had always looked likely. Puneri Paltan win 45-27. Misery continues for Haryana as they once again go down. Brilliant from Paltan.

22:14 hrs IST

Game all but over

Puneri Paltan have this game in the bag. Paltan have a 12 point lead with three minutes remaining. Once again a disappointing night from the steelers.

22:05 hrs IST

Paltan closing in

With about five minutes of the match left to go! Paltan are comfortable and lead by 12 points , they can easily see out the game if they are clever.

22:01 hrs IST

Super raid from Kandola

Vikas kandola with a super raid, earns three points. It closes a gap but still there is big gap between the two teams.

In the meanwhile Naveen gets a green card. Another Green for Sandeep Narwal too which means a yellow and a point gifted to Haryana.

Monu Goyat with an unsuccessful raid

Monu Goyat who has been the star for Haryana with 7 points with an unsuccessful raid as the team’ s misery deepens.

21:49 hrs IST

Paltan begin well in second half

Paltan have begun the second half as they ended the first, they have extended their lead and Haryana look like they have not learnt anything from yesterday’s mauling.

21:43 hrs IST

Half time

Half time and Puneri Paltan have a rather comfortable 8 point lead! Haryana with all to do.

21:40 hrs IST

Star players score

Monu Goyat and Nitin Tomar score points for their respective teams. Pune Still have the advantage as we head towards half time.

21:37 hrs IST

Team review

Puneri Paltan have reviewed unsuccessfully for a touch and Haryana get a point. Paltan still lead though.

21:33 hrs IST

Paltan surge ahead

Puneri Paltan have surged ahead after a cagey start. A couple of poor decisions by Haryana Steelers.

21:21 hrs IST

Good start by Haryana

Good start by Haryana, Monu Goyat leading by example. 3-1 Haryana

21:18 hrs IST

Toss!

Haryana have won the toss and chosen the court!!

20:57 hrs IST

Haryana hope to bounce back!!

Haryana were absolutely routed by U Mumba and lost by 27 points on Saturday. They would love to bounce back today against the Paltan.

22:32 hrs IST

Hello and welcome

Hello and Welcome to Hindustan Times’ live blog of the match between Haryana Steelers and Puneri Paltan.