Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

bb vs patp Match Prediction & Analysis

Bengaluru Bulls lock horns against Patna Pirates in match 64 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Tuesday, 19th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

The Bengaluru Bulls are coming off a heartbreaking 37-38 loss to U Mumba, while the Patna Pirates secured a dominant 52-31 victory over the Bengal Warriors in their last match. Both teams have contrasting recent form, with the Bulls aiming to revive their season and the Pirates looking to consolidate their position in the top six. The Bulls are currently in 11th place on the PKL points table with 14 points from 11 matches (2 wins and 9 losses), while the Pirates are in fifth place with 33 points from 10 matches (6 wins and 4 losses).

The head-to-head record heavily favors the Patna Pirates, who have won 12 of the 23 matches against the Bengaluru Bulls. Additionally, four matches between these teams have ended in draws. In the last five encounters, the Bulls have won two and tied two. The average total match score in the last two seasons between the Bulls and Pirates is 72.25 points.

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TEAMS PREVIEW

Bengaluru Bulls Preview

The Bengaluru Bulls, who were poised for a comeback and their third win of the season, squandered the opportunity due to some questionable tactical decisions in the final 90 seconds of the game. Trailing by a single point at halftime (20-21), the Bulls fought back to level the score at 36-36. However, they conceded a Super Tackle, allowing U Mumba to take a two-point lead. The Bulls' final raid of the match, a pin, proved futile.

On a positive note, the return of the legendary raider Pardeep Narwal was a significant boost. He scored his second Super 10 of the season, finishing with 10 raid points (9 touch and 1 bonus). Sushil Kumar supported Pardeep with 6 raid points (5 touch and 1 bonus). Nitin Rawal led the defensive effort with 6 tackle points. The new cover combination of Parteek and Sunny impressed, combining for six tackle points. Saurabh Nandal also returned to form with three tackle points.

With 11 games already played, the Bulls must win every remaining match, especially against top-six teams. Their upcoming clash against the well-coordinated Patna Pirates will be a tough test. Pardeep Narwal will once again be the key to their success in the raiding department, while the defense, led by Nitin Rawal, will need to step up to contain the Pirates' attacking prowess.

So far this season, the Bulls have averaged 31.55 points scored and 38.27 points conceded per game. Their raiding unit has averaged 18.55 raid points per game, while their defense has averaged 10.55 tackle points per game. Pardeep Narwal, with 52 raid points, and Nitin Rawal, with 40 tackle points, are the top performers in the raiding and defensive units, respectively.

Bengaluru Bulls Probable Starting 7 - Pardeep Narwal, Ajinkya Pawar, Sushil, Nitin Rawal, Saurabh Nandal, Parteek, Sunny Sherawat

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Patna Pirates Preview

The Patna Pirates continued their dominant form, securing another resounding 21-point victory over the Bengal Warriors, with a final score of 52-31. Devank Dalal led the way with 15 raid points (10 touch and 5 bonus), while Ayan Lohchab contributed 11 points (8 touch, 1 bonus, and 2 tackle). Sandeep Kumar also impressed with 8 touch points. The trio combined for a formidable 32 raid points. On the defensive end, Deepak Rathee excelled with 5 tackle points, while captain Ankit added 4. Shubham Shinde was efficient with two tackle points.

The Pirates now turn their attention to the Bengaluru Bulls, who have been struggling to find momentum. This presents a golden opportunity for the Pirates to secure another crucial five points. Once again, the focus will be on their star raiders, Devank and Ayan. Whenever this duo scores a Super 10, the Pirates have remained undefeated this season, highlighting their significant impact on the team's success. If the Pirates' defense can successfully pin down the Bulls' raiders, a comfortable victory seems likely.

So far this season, the Pirates have averaged 38.6 points scored and 35.2 points conceded per game. Their raiding unit, averaging 23.1 raid points per game, is the best in the league. Their defense, averaging 10.2 tackle points per game, is ranked seventh. Devank Dalal, with 115 raid points, is the team's top raider, while Ankit Jaglan, with 30 tackle points, is the leading defender.

Patna Pirates Probable Starting 7 - Ayan Lohchab, Devank, Shubham Shinde, Sandeep Kumar, Ankit, Deepak Rathee, Akram Sheikh

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