It has been an exhilarating journey for our Giants as we head into the Playoffs in the Pro Kabaddi League. We have encountered our fair share of challenges along the way, but we have managed to overcome them, and now we are gearing up to face the Haryana Steelers in Eliminator 1. But before we delve into our upcoming game, let us take a quick look back at how we reached this point.
We commenced the tournament strongly with three consecutive wins at our home turf in Ahmedabad, defeating the Telugu Titans, Bengaluru Bulls, and U Mumba. What made those victories even sweeter was our ability to come back from behind in each game after trailing at halftime. However, we encountered a rough patch afterward, losing three games in a row to the Patna Pirates, Jaipur Pink Panthers, and Haryana Steelers. Nevertheless, we did not let that deter us. We bounced back with three consecutive wins against the U.P. Yoddhas, Tamil Thalaivas, and Bengal Warriors. One standout moment was Parteek Dahiya's exceptional performance against the Bengal Warriors, where he secured 25 points in a single match.
Our New Year did not commence as we had hoped, with a loss to Dabang Delhi K.C. in Noida, but we managed to bounce back with a win against the Telugu Titans in Mumbai. However, we faced tough competition from the Puneri Paltan, who defeated us convincingly in both encounters. Despite this setback, we remained determined to turn things around.
Our comeback began with a crucial win over U Mumba in Patna, although we stumbled with losses against the Patna Pirates and Haryana Steelers. Despite the challenges, we rallied together and embarked on a remarkable four-match winning streak, securing our place in the Playoffs. It was a fantastic run for us, with every player contributing their best, especially Parteek Dahiya and Fazel Atrachali stepping up when needed. Although we ended the League stage with a loss to the Jaipur Pink Panthers, we are filled with confidence and determination to draw inspiration from our victories and clinch the tournament title for the first time.