An astute effort by the defence and an efficient performance by the raiding unit propelled Haryana Steelers to a 35-26 win over home side Patna Pirates at the Patliputra Indoor Stadium here yesterday.

Vikash Kandola led the way for Haryana Steelers with a Super 10 while the Right Corner and Cover duo of Ravi Kumar and Sunil combined for eight tackle points.

In the earlier match, UP Yoddha and Tamil Thalaivas were involved in a see-saw encounter that ended in a 28-28 tie.

Ajay ‘Iceman’ Thakur lived up to his name and scored in the crucial buzzer raid to help his side tie the match.