Bengal Warriors vs Tamil Thalaivas, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

bw vs tamt Match Prediction & Analysis

Bengal Warriors square off against Tamil Thalaivas in match 57 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on a Super Saturday, 16th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

Both the Bengal Warriors and Tamil Thalaivas are coming off heavy defeats in their previous matches. The Warriors lost 52-31 to the Patna Pirates, while the Thalaivas were defeated 32-35 by U Mumba.

Currently, the Warriors are in 9th place with 23 points, and the Thalaivas are in 10th with 22 points. Both teams are on losing streaks, with the Warriors losing their last two matches and the Thalaivas losing their last four. A win for either team could propel them into the top 6, while a loss would further diminish their playoff hopes.

Historically, the Bengal Warriors have dominated the head-to-head matchups, winning 10 out of 13 matches. The Thalaivas have won 3 and one match ended in a draw. The average total score in recent matches between these two teams is 86 points.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bengal Warriors Preview

The Bengal Warriors have suffered another disappointing defeat, this time against the Patna Pirates. They lost by a significant margin of 21 points, with the final score being 52-31. Despite the presence of experienced players like Maninder Singh and Fazel Atrachali, the team has struggled to perform consistently.

Nitin Kumar Dhankar was the standout performer for the Warriors, scoring 11 raid points. Sushil Kambrekar contributed 5 points. However, the lack of support from other players has put the team in a precarious position. With every loss, their chances of qualifying for the playoffs diminish, and their negative point differential is a major concern.

In their upcoming match against the Tamil Thalaivas, the Warriors' defense will be crucial. The Thalaivas rely heavily on their raiders, Sachin Tanwar and Narender Khandola. If the Warriors' defense, led by Fazel Atrachali and Nitesh Kumar, can pressure the Thalaivas' raiders and force errors, they can increase their chances of winning.

This season, the Bengal Warriors are averaging 33.11 points per game and conceding 36.66 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 20 raid points, while their defense averages 10 tackle points. Nitin Kumar Dhankar is the leading raider with 83 points, and Fazel Atrachali is the top defender with 28 tackle points.

Bengal Warriors Probable Starting 7 - Maninder Singh, Nitin Kumar Dhankar, Sushil Kambrekar, Fazel Atrachali, Nitesh Kumar, Mayur Kadam, Shreyas' Umbardand

Tamil Thalaivas Preview

The Tamil Thalaivas have been in a slump, losing their last four matches. While most of these losses were close, their 39-26 defeat against Dabang Delhi KC was a significant setback. Their recent loss to U Mumba by a narrow margin of 3 points highlighted their inconsistency.

Sachin and Narender, the team's primary raiders, struggled to make an impact, combining for just 7 raid points. However, substitute Moein Shafaghi stepped up with an impressive performance, scoring 9 raid points and 1 tackle point. Nitesh Kumar, with 6 tackle points, was the best defender, and Amir Hossein Bastami contributed 3 tackle points. Unfortunately, two early all-outs proved costly for the Thalaivas.

As they face the out-of-form Bengal Warriors, the Thalaivas will need to rely on their defense, particularly their left side defenders - Sahil Gulia, M Abhishek, and Nitesh Kumar. If they can effectively stifle the Warriors' raiding unit, they have a good chance of ending their losing streak.

This season, the Thalaivas have averaged 35.22 points per game and conceded 33.44 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 17.89 points per game, and their defense averages 12.78 tackle points per game, which is the second-best in the league. Narender Khandola and Nitesh Kumar are the team's top performers, with 67 raid points and 28 tackle points, respectively.

Tamil Thalaivas Probable Starting 7 - Narender Khandola, Moen Shafagi, Sachin Tanwar, Sahil Gulia, Amirhossein Bastami, M Abhishek, Nitesh Kumar

BW vs TAMT
Winning Prediction

The Tamil Thalaivas, despite their recent struggles, have a strong defensive unit led by Nitesh Kumar. If they can limit the Bengal Warriors' raiding points and capitalize on errors, they can secure a crucial victory. The Thalaivas' improved bench strength, showcased by Moein Shafaghi's recent performance, adds another dimension to their attack. With a determined approach and a focus on defensive excellence, the Thalaivas can emerge victorious in this crucial encounter.

Tamil Thalaivas to Win!

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