Sunil Kumar Praises Haryana Steelers Fans After U Mumba Clinches PKL 12 Playoff Spot

U Mumba secured a Top 8 spot in PKL 12 by defeating Haryana Steelers in a tiebreaker, with Satish Kannan’s decisive raid and Sandeep Kumar’s 9 raid points leading the win. Haryana captain Jaideep Dahiya contributed 9 tackle points. Sunil Kumar lauded the strong support from Haryana fans and urged his team to focus on skill and performance.

Doing the final stages of PKL 12, U Mumba secured a crucial win over Haryana Steelers at Delhi’s Thyagaraj Stadium, confirming their place in the Top 8 of the league. The match was intense and went down to a tiebreaker, where Satish Kannan’s decisive raid clinched victory for U Mumba. Sandeep Kumar led the raid effort with 9 points, helping his team stage a remarkable comeback.

Haryana Steelers, however, remained competitive, with captain Jaideep Dahiya contributing 9 tackle points, including 2 super tackles, keeping the match close until the end. Post-match, Haryana Steelers’ coach Manpreet Singh praised U Mumba captain Sunil Kumar for his intelligent leadership, noting that raiders face limitations on the bench during play while defenders often make strong captains. He also defended his own captain, explaining that the yellow card Jaideep received was part of the game’s high-risk tackles and appreciated the team’s effort despite the loss.

U Mumba CEO Suhail Chandok expressed relief and satisfaction at reaching the playoffs, highlighting the strong performance of his team’s defense. Sunil Kumar acknowledged the overwhelming support for Haryana fans but stressed the importance of focusing on skill and performance to secure wins. The match showcased high-level competition and sportsmanship, keeping fans engaged until the very end.