Bengal Warriors vs Haryana Steelers, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

bw vs hs Match Prediction & Analysis

Bengal Warriors face off against Haryana Steelers in the 6th match of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 on Sunday, 31st August. The match is slated to be played at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Vizag and the scheduled start time is 9:00 PM IST. 

Head to Head Record: Haryana Steelers and Bengal Warriors have faced off 12 times in the Pro Kabaddi League. The Haryana Steelers hold the upper hand with 9 wins, while the Bengal Warriors have emerged victorious in 3 matches.

In Season 11, the teams met twice, with the Bengal Warriors winning on both occasions. One match was a nail-biter, with Bengal winning by just two points, while the other was a seven-point victory. The average total match points in the last two encounters between the Steelers and the Warriors is 75, suggesting a high-scoring contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bengal Warriors Preview

The Bengal Warriors entered Season 11 with high expectations, but they failed to meet them. The combination of Fazel Atrachali and Maninder Singh did not lead the Warriors to the success they had hoped for, as the team finished in 10th place with 5 wins, 14 losses, and 3 draws in 22 matches.

This season, the team has completely shaken things up, with both Fazel and Maninder departing. The new addition, Devank, is coming off a breakout season with the Patna Pirates, where he scored 301 raid points. He will be partnered with Vishwas S and Sushil Kambrekar, forming a highly offensive raiding trio that aims to dominate defensive units.

On the defensive end, Nitesh Kumar will lead the charge in the left corner. In the cover positions, Mayur Kadam will continue to feature alongside Parteek. Ankit will be the new right corner, as the Warriors have shown their confidence in youth and new players this season.

Bengal Warriors Probable Starting 7:  Devank Dalal, Vishwas S, Sushil Kambrekar, Mayur Kadam, Nitesh Kumar, Parteek, Ankit

Haryana Steelers Preview

The Season 11 champions, the Haryana Steelers, are entering this season with the hope of winning back-to-back titles. However, they have been challenged by the departure of their key defensive duo, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh and Sanjay Dhull. The team has welcomed a major match-winner in the form of former PKL champion Naveen Kumar to bolster their raiding department this season.

Naveen Kumar's addition creates a formidable raiding trio with Vinay and Shivam Patare, all three being highly unpredictable and possessing different skill sets. While one side of their defense still looks strong with Jaideep Dahiya leading the charge alongside Rahul Sethpal, there are some question marks.

Hardeep is a promising addition in the cover region, and Jaya Soorya, who showed glimpses of his defensive skills last season, is expected to shine for the Steelers this time around. Ultimately, it will be up to the coach to choose between Rahul Ahir and Jaya Soorya to fill the void at the right corner.

Haryana Steelers Probable Starting 7: Naveen Kumar, Vinay, Shivam Patare, Jaideep Dahiya, Rahul Sethpal, Hardeep, Jayasoorya

BW vs HS
Winning Prediction

This is expected to be an even contest between two teams with significantly reconfigured rosters. However, the defending champions, the Haryana Steelers, enter this match as the favorites to win, largely due to their more experienced raiding unit, which can turn the game with a single raid. We are also backing the Haryana Steelers to start Season 12 on a strong note.

Haryana Steelers to Win!

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