The Haryana Steelers won the Pro Kabaddi League for the first time in season 11. They had an incredible season. After 22 matches, they had the best record in the PKL with 16 victories and 6 defeats. By the end of their group stage campaign, the Steelers had accumulated a score differential of 112.
With a 28-25 victory over the UP Yoddhas in the first semi-final match, the Haryana-based franchise stormed into their second consecutive PKL final. In the championship match, they defeated Patna Pirates 32–23 to claim the PKL trophy.
With the PKL 12 auction just around the corner, the Steelers kept their core group together. They had a respectable performance in the auction, demonstrating faith in their top performers. We may examine the Haryana Steelers' top five players for PKL 12 now that we know they have assembled a strong team for the forthcoming season.
The Haryana Steelers Are the Current PKL Champions
5. Shivam Patare
During the 2019 season of the Pro Kabaddi League, Shivam Patare will be playing the role of a left raider for the Haryana Steelers. His first 23 games with the Steelers resulted in a total of 120 points scored by him. With just 24 games played in the PKL 11 the following year, he managed to rack up 167 points.
In Pro Kabaddi 2025, Shivam will be a key member of the Haryana Steelers side thanks to his 287 points over two seasons.
4. Rahul Sethpal
The Haryana Steelers kept Raider Vinay on the team heading into the PWL Season 12 auction after he had already been there for five seasons, beginning in 2019. Over the course of five seasons with the Steelers, he has scored 545 points in 100 games.
In the past three seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League, Vinay has achieved the feat of earning 100+ raid points in a single season.
3. Rahul Sethpal
On the opposite side: Rahul Sethpal debuted in the PKL in season 8 with U Mumba. After two years with the team, he transferred to the Haryana Steelers. The Steelers retained him after two productive seasons, demonstrating their faith in him.
In 2023–24, Rahul made his NFL debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers and scored 76 points. He scored 76 points in the last PKL tournament. The Haryana club will continue to feature the Indian defender in their starting lineup.
2. Dahiya Jaideep
Prior to the PKL 12 auction, the Steelers kept Jaideep Dahiya as a left cover. He began playing in the PKL in 2021 and has since been a member of the Haryana-based team.
Over the course of four seasons, the Indian defender has accumulated 231 points over the course of 87 outings. After careful consideration, Jaideep has been selected to begin the next 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League with the Haryana Steelers. He will play the left defense position.
1. Naveen Kumar
The Haryana Steelers paid 1.20 crores to acquire Naveen Kumar during the PKL season 12 auction. After making his PKL debut with Dabang Delhi, the Indian raider has been a part of the team for six seasons.
In 107 encounters, he has scored 1,120 points, with 66 Super 10s and 16 Super Raids among them. After signing with a new team, Naveen Kumar will likely play a significant role in raiding for the reigning champions in the forthcoming PKL season.
