U Mumba Clinch Thrilling Tie-Breaker Win Over Haryana Steelers to Secure PKL 12 Top Eight Spot

U Mumba edged past Haryana Steelers 7-4 in a tense tie-breaker at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, securing a top-eight finish in PKL Season 12. Sandeep starred with 9 points, while Ajit Chouhan’s ALL OUT and Sathish Kannan’s Super Raid proved decisive. The match saw multiple Super Tackles and lead changes, ending in a dramatic U Mumba victory.

Going to the edge, U Mumba clinched a thrilling 7-4 victory over Haryana Steelers in a tie-breaker to secure a spot in the PKL Season 12 top eight at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi. Sandeep starred for the winners, scoring a match-high 9 points and playing a pivotal role in their comeback. The Steelers started strongly, with Vinay scoring the first point and Jaideep adding another through a tackle.

Shivam Patare’s two-point raid and an early ALL OUT gave Haryana a commanding 3-10 lead. U Mumba responded with a Super Raid from Sandeep, reducing the gap, but Haryana maintained the advantage, leading 8-13 by the first Strategic Time Out. The second half saw intense exchanges, with U Mumba inflicting an ALL OUT to cut the deficit to 17-19 and eventually leveling at 20-20.

Both teams traded points, with Haryana briefly leading 25-28, but U Mumba fought back through crucial raids and Super Tackles, taking the lead 34-31. The Steelers matched them point for point, forcing a tie-breaker at 37-37. In the tie-breaker, U Mumba stayed composed, with a crucial tackle and Sathish Kannan’s three-point Super Raid pushing them ahead 7-3, securing a dramatic win and ensuring their place in the top eight.