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Puneri Paltan to Win!
Tournament: Pro Kabaddi (PKL) | Venue: Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad
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The defending champions Puneri Paltan lockhorns against the three time PKL champions Patna Pirates in what promises to be a humdinger of a contest on Monday, 21st October in match 8 of PKL Season 11 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.
Puneri Paltan continued their winning juggernaut as they defeated the Haryana Steelers 35-25 to seal their first win of the season, while Patna Pirates who once were the best team in PKL with rejuvenation made it to the playoffs but their run was cut short in the semi final 1 by the Puneri Paltan who won the match 37-21.
Head to Head Record - The Patna Pirates dominated against the Puneri Paltan in the earlier seasons of PKL winning 13 matches, while the Paltan managed to win five and four matches ended in tie. What’s interesting is the Pirates last won a game against the Paltan’s in season 8. They haven't defeated Paltan's in the last two seasons.
The Puneri Paltan continued their dominance, starting their title defense with a convincing 10-point victory (35-25) over the previous season's finalists, the Haryana Steelers. This win placed them second in the PKL points table early in the season. Gaurav Khatri, with 7 tackle points, effortlessly pinned down the Haryana Steelers raiders. Aslam Inamdar, Pankaj Mohite, and Mohit Goyat each contributed 4 raid points, while Aman, in his debut for the Paltan, impressed with 4 tackle points. Akash Shinde, coming off the bench, scored 2 raid points.
Overall, the Paltan displayed solid raiding and defensive skills, outperforming their opponents. In terms of statistics, Paltan scored 15 raid points, 13 tackle points, and forced two all-outs. The Paltan's defensive unit, hoping to replicate their strong performance, will rely heavily on the cover defenders Abinesh Nadarajan and Sanket Sawant in this game.
Puneri Paltan Probable Starting 7 - Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Pankaj Mohite, Gourav Khatri, Aman, Abinesh Nadarajan, Sanket Sawant
The Patna Pirates have undergone significant changes this season, losing key raider Sachin and captain Neeraj Kumar from the previous squad. However, they have bolstered their roster with the return of Korean raider Jang Kun Lee. Two young raiders, M Sudhakar and Sandeep Kumar, have also joined the team. Sudhakar impressed with his speed and agility last season, scoring 103 raid points in 19 matches. Sandeep Kumar also had a solid season, scoring 86 raid points in 20 matches.
The Pirates have added former star corner defender Shubham Shinde, known for his effective thigh and ankle holds. Shinde was the 11th best defender last season, scoring 60 tackle points in 22 matches. Ankit Jaglan, another talented left corner defender, will also be crucial in pinning down opposing raiders with his ankle holds and body blocks. The Pirates will have a new cover combination with Deepak and Gurdeep, and it will be interesting to see how they perform.
Last season, the Pirates averaged 20.6 raid points per game and 11 tackle points per game. They had a tackle success percentage of 39% and a raid success percentage of 38%.
Patna Pirates Probable Starting 7 - Jang Kun Lee, M Sudhakar, Sandeep, Shubham Shinde, Deepak, Ankit, Gurdeep
Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates Betting Tips
Total Match Points Over 69.5 @ 1.71 (Parimatch)
Puneri Paltan Total Points Over 39.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)
Patna Pirates Total Points Under 31.5 @ 1.89 (Parimatch)
The Patna Pirates are an young and bit of inexperienced side, while the Puneri Paltan have all their bases covered with their raiders ability to consistently score raid points and no over reliance on a single raider makes them a tough team to beat. The Paltan's defensive unit is one of the best in the league and given the recent record and form of the men in Orange, we back Puneri Paltan to win this fixture.
Puneri Paltan to Win!
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