Patna Pirates vs Bengal Warriors, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

patp vs bw Match Prediction & Analysis

Patna Pirates and Bengal Warriors face off in the 51st match of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 on Saturday, 27th September. The match is slated to be played at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium and the scheduled start time is 8:00 PM IST. 

Current Standings: Patna Pirates currently stand at 10th place on the points table with 4 points in 7 matches (2 wins & 5 losses), while the Bengal Warriors are at 11th place with 4 points in 7 matches (2 wins & 5 losses). 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Patna Pirates Preview

The Patna Pirates are heading into this contest on the back of a phenomenal comeback win in the final minutes against the Dabang Delhi KC, handing them their first loss of the season. The final score was 33-30. Ankit Kumar, who came off the bench, turned the game around for the Pirates with a Super 10 and finished with 12 raid points, while their captain, Ankit, was the standout on defense with 6 tackle points.

The Pirates have been at their best in terms of raiding, ranking 3rd in offense and scoring 22 raid points per game. Led by Ayan Lohchab, who has 76 raid points in 7 matches and three Super 10s, he has been the Pirates' main man on offense. With Ankit Kumar and M. Sudhakar coming into form in recent games, the Pirates will look to extend their momentum against the inconsistent Bengal Warriors' defense.

On the defensive end, the problems have been plentiful, with the right corner and cover combination being a huge issue for them. They are the second-worst team on defense this season, averaging just 8 tackle points per game. Despite the defensive lapses from his teammates, their captain, Ankit Jaglan, has been good with 19 tackle points in 7 matches.

Patna Pirates Probable Starting 7 - Ayan Lohchab, M Sudhakar, Ankit Jaglan, Deepak, Navdeep, Sanket Sawant, Milan Dahiya. 

Bengal Warriors Preview

The Bengal Warriors, on the other hand, have had a really tough time so far, managing to get just two wins in the seven matches they have played. Their last match against the Jaipur Pink Panthers was a tough 41-45, four-point loss. Despite a colossal effort from Devank Dalal (16 raid points), Manprit (10 raid points), and Vishwas S (4 raid points), a total of 29 raid points, the Warriors couldn't get over the line because of their poor defense.

Bengal has been a one-man force in raiding, with Devank Dalal at the forefront, scoring 109 raid points in 7 matches and averaging 15.57 raid points per game. He has a Super 10 in every game he has played this season. The Warriors are ranked as the number one offensive team, averaging 25.43 raid points per game.

On the defensive end, it has been a major issue for them, as they have let their raiders down big time. They are averaging just 8 tackle points per game, the least by any team this season. Ashish Sahdev Malik has been a lone ranger in the left corner with 23 tackle points in 6 matches.

Bengal Warriors Probable Starting 7 - Devank Dalal, Manprit, Ashish Sahdev Malik, Mayur Kadam, Partkeek, Punit Kumar, Nitesh Kumar. 

PATP vs BW
Winning Prediction

Two bottom-placed teams looking to make a comeback and build some momentum into the mid-season are facing off. It is going to be a close contest, but we are backing the Bengal Warriors to topple the Pirates in this fixture, purely on their raiding superpower, and win.

Bengal Warriors to Win!

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