Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

ddkc vs patp Match Prediction & Analysis

Dabang Delhi KC square off against Patna Pirates in match 78 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Tuesday, 26th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

Dabang Delhi KC are coming off a 21-35, 14 points victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers. Patna Pirates are coming off a 42-44 cliffhanger of a loss against the UP Yoddhas in their last outing. Dabang Delhi KC currently stand 6th on the PKL points table with 40 points in 13 matches (6 wins, 5 losses & 2 ties). Patna Pirates on the other hand currently stand 7th on the PKL points table with 39 points in 12 matches (7 wins & 5 losses). 

The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with Patna Pirates holding a slight advantage with 10 wins and Dabang Delhi KC winning nine games.out of the 21 matches played. Two matches ended in a draw. In their last encounter, Patna Pirates dominated against  Dabang Delhi KC winning by a 14 points margin, with a final score of 44-30 earlier in the season. 

Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates Over/Under Predictions

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Dabang Delhi K.C. Preview

Dabang Delhi KC, after a mid-season slump, have clawed their way back into the top six with several impressive victories, the most recent being a decisive 21-35 win over the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Led by their captain, Ashu Malik, who scored 9 raid points (8 touch and 1 bonus), this was the second time this season that he narrowly missed a Super 10. 

Naveen Kumar, with 4 raid points, was equally impactful in his limited raiding opportunities. However, the real game-changers for Delhi were their left and right corner defenders, Ashish Malik (4 tackle points) and Yogesh Dahiya (5 tackle points), who successfully stifled the Pink Panthers' raiders and disrupted their scoring rhythm.

Dabang Delhi KC now turn their attention to a formidable opponent, the Patna Pirates, against whom they suffered a significant defeat earlier in the season. To halt the Pirates' momentum, Delhi must prioritize keeping their raiders, particularly Devank Dalal, who has averaged over 12 raid points per game in his last three outings, out of the game. The left corner defender, Ashish Malik, and right cover defender, Gaurav Chillar, will be crucial in this endeavor. Additionally, Delhi will need to maintain a high-paced offensive strategy, as the Pirates' defense can be vulnerable when faced with aggressive raiding.

Statistically, Delhi averages 34 points per game and concedes 32.53 points. Their raiding unit averages 19.46 raid points per game (sixth-best), and their defense averages 10.15 tackle points per game (ninth-best), led by right corner Yogesh Dahiya, who has scored 39 tackle points and averages 3.25 tackle points per game.

Dabang Delhi KC Probable Starting 7 - Naveen Kumar, Ashu Malik, Ashish, Sandeep, Gaurav Chillar, Yogesh Dahiya, Ashish Malik

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Patna Pirates Preview

Patna Pirates will be disappointed with their performance in their last match, particularly the final two minutes, where they conceded two super tackles and missed the opportunity to score an all-out and secure a victory. However, it was an impressive overall performance, with the Pirates' raiding duo once again showcasing why they are title contenders this season. 

Devank Dalal, with 18 raid points (14 touch and 4 bonus), and Ayan Lohchab, with 10 raid points (7 touch and 3 bonus), achieved their 8th and 5th Super 10s of the season, respectively. On the defensive end, Deepak Rathee, with three tackle points, was the top performer. Ankit, the left corner, and the new right corner, Navdeep Singh, each contributed two tackle points.

The Pirates will enter the contest against Dabang Delhi KC with confidence, as they are well aware of Delhi's strengths. If they can successfully contain Ashu Malik and prevent him from dominating their defense, as he typically contributes 25-30% of his team's total points, they will be in a strong position. Devank will aim to target Delhi's left corner, who can be hesitant in his approach and prone to conceding points. The Pirates will strive to maintain their fast-paced style of play and outscore Delhi in the first half, before relying on their defensive strengths in the second half.

This season, the Pirates have averaged 40.16 points per game and conceded 35.58 points per game. Their raiding unit leads the league with an average of 24.25 raid points per game, while their defense averages 10.33 tackle points per game, ranking 7th. Devank Dalal, with 149 raid points, and Ankit Jaglan, with 36 tackle points, are the Pirates' top performers this season.

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