Bengaluru: UP Yoddha – the GMR group owned franchise, unbeaten for 5 games will be aiming to continue their winning momentum against Haryana Steelers on 23rd January, 2022.
The Yoddhas, placed at 4th in the league standings will be up against 6th placed Haryana Steelers. The match will be broadcasted LIVE on Star Sports Network and Hotstar 7:30 PM (IST) onwards.
Last time out, the two sides met in a thrilling 36-36 contest where Haryana Steelers almost got the better of the Yoddhas. However, Surender Gill’s 14 points helped UP Yoddha stay in the game and keep the score levelled.
Statistically in their PKL journey, the two sides have edged-out each other two times each and drew once. The Yoddhas, will go into the match after a 40-35 victory against defending Champions, Bengal Warriors.
Haryana Steelers will be riding on the back of a 33-36 win against 1st placed Dabang Delhi K.C. This match is expected to be an interesting one as both teams will be looking to maintain their winning momentum and improve their chances for getting a play-off spot.
Ahead of the match, Jasveer Singh, Head Coach, UP Yoddha said, “I am happy with the recent performances but we have to work hard to maintain it. We have a strong opponent next and we need to be at our best.
Every match is important now to maintain a play-off spot and the boys are well aware of it. We will give our best and hope to end the match with 5 points in our favour.”
UP Yoddha has ABP News as their lead sponsor, while GMR Group, GMR Sports, Iodex, Socios.com & Encalm Lounge have joined hands as principal sponsors.
Adding to that, Amaze Batteries & Inverters, along with Lifelong and Paytm first Games have come on board as associate sponsors.