Published 10:21 IST, October 3rd 2019
PKL 2019: Bengaluru qualify for playoffs with win over Haryana
As PKL 2019 is coming to an end, Bengaluru Bulls have secured a place for themselves in the upcoming PKL playoffs after their match with Haryana Steelers.
Bengaluru Bulls defeated Haryana Steelers 59-36 on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Tau Devilal Sports Complex, Panchkula. After the match, Bengaluru Bulls became the fifth team to qualify for the PKL playoffs starting on October 14. Bengaluru are currently ranked fifth on the PKL points table with 63 points. Haryana Steelers had already qualified for the playoffs with their 38-37 win against Gujarat Fortunegiants on Sunday, September 29.
PKL 2019 Bengaluru Bulls vs Haryana Steelers: Match result
Throughout PKL season 7, Bengaluru Bulls have been consistent in their performance. On Wednesday, 'Hi-Flyer' Pawan Sehrawat steered Bengaluru Bulls to victory. He scored 39 raid points in the game, breaking Pardeep Narwal's PKL two-season old record of 34 raid points against the same team. Mahender Singh, with four tackle points, was Bengaluru's top defender.
As per the current PKL points table, Haryana Steelers are ranked third with 65 points. Prashanth Kumar Rai, with an impressive 17 raid points, was their star performer. Vikash Kandola also earned six raid points for the team. As a result of a weak defence for the match, Ravi Kumar was the team's top defender with one tackle point out of seven attempted tackles.
PKL 2019 Bengaluru Bulls vs Haryana Steelers: Career milestones
- Pawan Kumar Sehrawat completed 250 raid points and 200 touchpoints for PKL season 7.
- Prashanth Kumar Rai completed 50 touchpoints for PKL 2019.
- Saurabh Nandal completed 50 total points for PKL season 7 and overall.
- Vinay completed 100 points for this season.
- Vikash Kandola completed 400 total points in his PKL career.
- Mahender Singh completed 50 tackle points for this PKL season.
Updated 11:56 IST, October 3rd 2019