Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Bengaluru Bulls, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

ddkc vs bb Match Prediction & Analysis

Dabang Delhi KC Square off against Bengaluru Bulls in match 58 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Super Saturday, 16th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

The Dabang Delhi KC are coming off a miraculous 38-38 tie against the defending champions Puneri Paltan, while the Bengaluru Bulls are coming off a 32-39 loss against the Jaipur Pink Panthers in their last game. Dabang Delhi KC currently stand sixth in the PKL points table with 27 points in 10 matches (4 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie). On the other hand, the Bengaluru Bulls are languishing at 11th position with 13 points in 9 matches (2 wins and 7 losses).

When it comes to the head-to-head record, Dabang Delhi KC have won 11 matches, while Bengaluru Bulls have won 10 matches, and one match ended in a tie. The Bulls defeated Dabang Delhi KC 34-33 earlier in the season in a nail-biting contest. Overall, in their last five head-to-head matchups, Bengaluru Bulls have won three and Dabang Delhi KC have won two. The average total match points in the last two seasons between these teams is 73.33.

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Dabang Delhi K.C. Preview

Dabang Delhi KC are coming off a dramatic 38-38 tie against the Puneri Paltan, sealed with a last-raid point. Once again, it was a one-man show from Ashu Malik, who finished with 17 raid points (13 touch and 4 bonus), his ninth Super 10 of the season. Yogesh Dahiya, with four tackle points, was the best defender for Dabang Delhi KC. Gaurav Chillar and Ashish Malik, with three and two tackle points respectively, also contributed. The surprise raider off the bench, Mohit, with six raid points, forged Dabang Delhi KC's comeback.

For their upcoming fixture against the Bengaluru Bulls, Dabang Delhi need to reduce their tackle inefficiency and avoid gifting bonus points. Secondly, they need to revive Ashu Malik quickly whenever he is off the court, as Delhi tends to fall apart, gift free points, and concede all-outs. A secondary raider who can support Ashu Malik and revive him will increase Delhi's chances. Yogesh Dahiya will be the key defender and will have a tough battle against Ajinkya Pawar's scorpions and back kicks.

So far this season, Dabang Delhi KC are averaging 33.33 points per game and conceding 33.8 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 20 raid points per game, the fifth-best in the season, while their defense averages 9.3 tackle points per game, the third-worst in the season. Ashu Malik, with 114 raid points, and Yogesh Dahiya, with 26 tackle points, are the top performers for Dabang Delhi KC this season.

Dabang Delhi KC Probable Starting 7 - Ashu Malik, Vinay Virender, Yogesh Dahiya, Ashish Malik, Ashish, Sandeep, Gaurav Chillar. 

Bengaluru Bulls Preview

A major blow to the Bengaluru Bulls ahead of their game against the Dabang Delhi KC is the news that Pardeep Narwal is ruled out for 4-6 weeks, missing most of the season. This leaves the raiding duties primarily on Ajinkya Pawar. The Bulls' last outing was a 32-39 loss against the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Despite leading 19-17 at halftime, the Bulls conceded 13-22 in the second half.

While Ajinkya Pawar impressed with 8 raid points and 1 tackle point, Jatin (5 raid points) and Jai Bhagwan (4 raid points) also contributed. However, the defensive performance was a major concern. Parteek and Arulnanthababub, with two tackle points each, were the best defenders.

The Bulls face a significant challenge against a resurgent Dabang Delhi KC. To win, they must limit Ashu Malik's impact. Left corner defender Nitin Rawal will need to be accurate with his ankle holds, and support from the right cover defender will be crucial.

This season, the Bulls are averaging 31.66 points per game and conceding 38.66 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 19.33 raid points per game, while their defense averages 9.67 tackle points per game, the second-worst in the league. Ajinkya Pawar (48 raid points) and Nitin Rawal (27 tackle points) are the team's top performers.

Bengaluru Bulls Probable Starting 7 - Ajinkya Pawar, Akshit Dhull, Jatin, Saurabh Nandal, Nitin Rawal, Parteek, Lucky Kumar.

DDKC vs BB
Winning Prediction

We back Dabang Delhi KC to win this match. With Ashu Malik in top form and a strong defensive unit, they have the edge over Bengaluru Bulls. The absence of Pardeep Narwal is a major blow for the Bulls, and their defensive struggles could be exploited by Dabang Delhi KC.

Dabang Delhi KC to Win

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