Bengaluru Bulls vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

bb vs jpp Match Prediction & Analysis

Bengaluru Bulls square off against two time PKL champions, Jaipur Pink Panthers in match 49 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024, on Tuesday, 12th November. The match is slated to be played at Noida Indoor Complex. 

Bengaluru Bulls are coming off a 29-40 loss against the Bengal Warriors, while Jaipur Pink Panthers lost their third match of the season, a closely contested affair in their last outing against the Patna Pirates 41-43. The Bulls are in 11th spot with 12 points in 8 matches with a 2-6 win loss record and point differential of -56. The Pink Panthers on the other hand currently sit 9th on the PKL points table with 20 points in seven matches (3 wins, 3 losses & 1 draw). 

When it comes to head to head record its an age old classic rivalry where both teams have had equal say with 9 wins apiece in 20 matches and two matches ended in tie. The Bulls four of the last seven games between and the last time these two teams clashed off it was nail biting low scoring 28-28 tie. 

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Bengaluru Bulls Preview

Bengaluru Bulls are having a tough season, continuing to lose games. Their recent match against the Bengal Warriors ended in a 29-40 defeat. The Bulls trailed by 3 points at halftime but couldn't overcome the deficit, conceding more points in the second half (17-25).

The only major positive for the Bulls is Akshit Dhull, who showed promise last season and is now delivering when the team needs him most. He finished with 11 raid points (7 touch, 4 bonus), while the all-time scorer and "Dubki King" Pardeep Narwal continues to struggle, managing only two raid points. Ajinkya Pawar has been consistent, scoring 8 raid points (4 touch, 4 bonus) in the last three games. On the defensive end, Nitin Rawal had a rare off-night, failing to register a single tackle point. Arulnanthababu was the top defender with three tackle points.

The Bulls' major problem is inconsistency in both raiding and tackling. Their raid efficiency is 35.79%, and their tackle efficiency is 38.19%, ranking 9th in both categories. Improvement is needed in both areas. Their next match is against the Jaipur Pink Panthers, who are regaining form after a recent slump. The Bulls' big guns, Pardeep Narwal, Nitin Rawal, Saurabh Nandal, and Surender Singh, will need to step up to secure a win.

Bengaluru Bulls Probable Starting 7 -  Pardeep Narwal, Akshit Dhull, Ajinkya Pawar, Saurabh Nandal, Nitin Rawal, P Subramaniam, Arulnanthababu

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The Jaipur Pink Panthers, who looked to be in control after Arjun Deswal's colossal 5-point raid in the first half against the Patna Pirates, couldn't maintain their lead and ultimately lost the game 41-43 in the final minutes.

Arjun Deswal silenced the critics with a stellar performance, scoring 20 raid points (17 touch, 3 bonus). The defense also stepped up, with Ankush Rathee leading the way with four tackle points. Abhijeet Malik and Neeraj Narwal combined for six raid points, and Reza Mirbagheri contributed three tackle points. However, Surjeet Singh's inconsistent performances remain a concern. He either delivers crucial tackle points or gifts away points when he's off form. His tackle efficiency is a significant issue for the Pink Panthers.

This season, the Pink Panthers average 36.71 points per game and concede 33.57 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 20.57 raid points per game, the third-best in the league, and their defense averages 11 tackle points per game, the fourth-best. Arjun Deswal is the team's top raider with 73 raid points, and Anush Rathee is the top defender with 21 tackle points.

Jaipur Pink Panthers Probable Starting 7 - Arjun Deshwal, Abhijeet Malik, Neeraj Narwal, Surjeet Singh, Reza Mirbagheri, Ankush Rathee, Arpit Saroha

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