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Tamil Thalaivas to Win!
Tournament: Pro Kabaddi (PKL) | Venue: Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad
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It is time for the second southern derby of the season as the home team Telugu Titans lockhorns against Tamil Thalaivas in the 3rd match of PKL season 2024. Two teams who have often struggled to make it to the playoffs and get off to good starts aim to get an upperhand early in the season.
Telugu Titans announce their arrival in season 11 in a commanding way with a win over the Bengaluru Bulls 37-29, which is only their sixth win in a span of three seasons. While the Tamil Thalaivas who finished 9th with 9 wins and 13 losses last season will play their first match of the season. The Thalaivas have always had the upperhand in the last two seasons over the Titans and will aim to replicate the same.
Head to Head Record - Tamil Thalaivas hold a dominant 8-6 record against the Telugu Titans and they are on a seven match unbeaten streak with six wins and one tie. The last time these two teams clashed, Tamil won 26-39.
The home team Telugu Titans have started off on a positive note winning their first match of the season against the Bengaluru Bulls 37-29 to clinch their first win of the season. The team's captain Pawan Sherawat finished the game with 8 touch and 5 bonus, a total of 13 raid points. What's impressive was the defensive effort from the Titans, Krishan Dhull in his first appearance for the Titans registered a high five and finished with a game high six tackle points troubling Pardeep Narwal, Ajinkya Pawar, Sushil. Vijay Malik with all his experience motored the lineup and he has one raid point, one tackle and one bonus point to his tally. Ankit and Sagar were also key in pinning down the Bulls raiders and accumulated three tackles each to their name.
The Titans in total scored 17 raid points, 15 tackle points and 4 all-out points. This is a much better performance as the Titans outscored their opponents on both the raiding and defending. But raiding still remains an issue as only two raid points were scored barring Pawan Sherawat's 13 raid points, an area they need to focus on against a strong Thalaivas defensive unit. The positive for them is the two corners and the cover defenders working in cohesion.
Telugu Titans Probable Starting 7 - Pawan Sherawat, Vijay Malik, Manjeet, Krishan Dhull, Ankit, Ajit Pawar, Sagar Rawal.
Despite a promising start, the Thalaivas faced a disappointing season, largely due to four losses in their last five PKL games, which ultimately cost them a playoff spot. Injuries to key players like Sagar and Narender further hampered their performance. However, the Thalaivas made significant additions to their squad, including former Patna Pirates captain Sachin Tanwar, a top raider with 171 points last season.
Additionally, the return of Chandran Ranjith, a Tamil Nadu native with 31 raid points in four matches before an injury, will provide a boost to their raiding unit. Defensively, the Thalaivas have a strong foundation with Sagar Rathee and Sahil Ghulia, who were among the best corner defenders last season. Abhishek, a cover defender, also stepped up towards the end of the season with 37 tackle points. Himanshu, a versatile all-rounder, adds depth with his effective raiding and defensive skills.
In Season 10, the Thalaivas averaged 20.13 raid points and 13 tackle points per game. With improvements in their raiding department, they have the potential to average 33-35 points per game. This increased offensive firepower gives the Thalaivas a significant advantage over their opponents in this contest.
Tamil Thalaivas Probable Starting 7 - Sachin Tanwar, Narendar,Chandran Ranjith, Sagar Rathee, Sahil Gulia, Abhishek Manoharan, Himanshu
Match Total Betting Tips1. Total Match Points Over 70.5 @ 1.87 (Parimatch)
2. Total Raid Points Under 38.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)
3. Tamil Thalaivas Total Points Over 36.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)
4. Tamil Thalaivas Total Points in 1st Half Over 16.5 @ 1.85 (Parimatch)
5. Telugu Titans Total Under 34.5 @ 1.83 (Parimatch)
6. Telugu Titans Total Points in 1st Half Over 15.5 @ 1.74 (Parimatch)
Player Props1. Pawan Sherawat Total Raid Points Over 11.5 @ 1.80 (1XBET)
2. Sachin Tanwar Total Raid Points Over 8.5 @ 1.80 (1XBET)
The Telugu Titans have surprised many with their recent momentum-building win. They have a strong defensive unit and their captain, Pawan Sherawat, can single-handedly win games when in form. However, their opponents, the Tamil Thalaivas, are equally defensively sound and have a more diversified raiding department. Unlike the Titans, who rely heavily on a single raider, the Thalaivas have a balanced attack. We back Tamil Thalaivas to win this game.
Tamil Thalaivas to Win!
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