PKL 2019 | Game turned when I got out against two players, says Maninder Singh

This match witnessed two super raiders, one by each team and both in the first half and that ensured that this is going to be a raider-heavy match. Firstly, two minutes into the game Vinay of Haryana Steelers managed to oust three players of Bengal’s defence and increased Haryana’s lead by three points. In a return to that, K. Prapanjan replied back with a super raid of his own where he ousted four of Haryana’s players and as a result of this Haryana were all-out 10 minutes into the game. Though Haryana did make a quick recovery and finished the first half leading by a point. Bengal’s defence made mistakes repeatedly and did advanced tackles even when it was not necessary and because of that, Bengal got all-out in the second half. 

“I’m more interested in how the team performs than personal achievements and I am happy that the team won. If the defence doesn’t do well, it’s difficult for the raiders to perform. The most important thing was to get the win and I’m happy I could contribute,” Vikas Kandola said.