Was Jaideep the Key Player for Haryana Steelers in the PKL 12?

In the Pro Kabaddi League season 12, defender Jaideep Kuldeep Dahiya emerged as one of the standout performers for the Haryana Steelers, delivering a dominant defensive campaign backed by consistency and numbers. Across 19 matches, he earned a total of 72 points, with an impressive 68 of those coming from tackles. His tackle success rate stood at 53 percent from 103 attempts, reflecting his reliability in high pressure situations.

Jaideep produced 13 super tackles and recorded 7 High Five performances, underlining his status as one of the most influential defenders of the season. Although he contributed minimally in raiding with just 4 raid points from 23 attempts, his defensive role remained his primary strength. His not out percentage of almost 87 percent speaks to his controlled and calculated gameplay. In recent matches, Jaideep continued to display strong form, securing 6 points against UP Yoddhas with an 83 percent tackle strike rate and then delivering 9 points versus U Mumba with a 78 percent success rate.