Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Puneri Paltan, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

ddkc vs punp Match Prediction & Analysis

Dabang Delhi KC will lock horns with the defending champions Puneri Paltan in Match 50 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

Both teams, with young and energetic squads, have had contrasting results so far this season. Dabang Delhi KC, who looked like the best team with Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik at the beginning of the season, are currently in 6th position on the PKL points table with 24 points from 9 matches (4 wins and 5 losses). Meanwhile, Puneri Paltan, who just dropped to 2nd position after Haryana Steelers' dramatic win over U Mumba, have 30 points from 8 matches (5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw). The Paltan aim to regain their top spot with a win over Dabang Delhi KC.

Puneri Paltan have a dominant record against Dabang Delhi KC, winning 12 of their 22 matches. Delhi has managed 8 wins and 2 draws. Puneri Paltan is also on a five-match unbeaten run against Delhi, with four wins and one loss. Their last loss was in Season 8. The matches between these teams have always been high-scoring affairs, with an average total match score of 70.4 points in their last five head-to-head matches. 

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Dabang Delhi K.C. Preview

Dabang Delhi KC are coming off a huge 39-26 win over the Tamil Thalaivas, a significant victory in the context of their season. They outlasted a tough opponent, with their captain Ashu Malik once again leading from the front. He achieved his 8th Super 10 in 9 matches, scoring 12 raid points (7 touch and 5 bonus).

Their corner defenders, Yogesh Dahiya and Ashish Malik, who were phenomenal last season, performed collectively for the first time. Both defenders finished with 7 tackle points each, while Sundeep and Ashish also contributed with 2 tackle points each. Manu, coming off the bench, provided support with 4 raid points and 1 tackle point.

Dabang Delhi KC have now won two games in a row, but they will face a tough challenge against a packed Puneri Paltan. The Paltan's four versatile raiders will aim to unsettle the Delhi defense, making it a difficult night for Ashu Malik. However, if their secondary raiders can provide support to Ashu, Dabang Delhi might be able to put up a fight and potentially win the game, similar to how Telugu Titans outfoxed the Paltan.

In terms of season stats, the Dabang's are averaging 32.77 points per game this season and have conceded an average of 33.3 points per game. Their raiders are averaging 19.56 raid points per game, while their defense is averaging 9.33 tackle points per game, ranking 11th.

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

Puneri Paltan Preview

It was a shocking night in the final game of the first phase of PKL Season 11 for the Puneri Paltan, as they were stunned by the home team Telugu Titans with a last-minute, dramatic win. The Paltan lost the game 34-33. Both teams were tied at 20-20 at halftime, but the Paltan allowed the Titans' raiders to run away with the game, conceding 5 more raid points.

Pankaj Mohite was the top performer with 8 raid points (6 touch and 2 bonus) and 1 tackle point. Aslam Inamdar, on his return, couldn't make an impact, finishing with just 2 points. Mohit Goyat had an average outing by his standards, scoring 5 points (3 raid and 2 touch). Abinesh Nadarajan was the top defender with 3 tackle points, alongside his cover defender partner Sanket Sawant, who finished with 2 tackle points. It was a rare off night for both corner defenders, Gaurav Khatri and Aman, who failed to get a single tackle point.

V Ajit Kumar showed his experience with 6 raid points. Overall, the Paltan will need to analyze their performance and prepare for their next match against Dabang Delhi KC. They will need to figure out how to tackle Ashu Malik. Aman and Abinesh Nadarajan are key defenders in this fixture, while raiders Aslam Inamdar and Akash Shinde are likely to do the bulk of the raiding, given Delhi's weak cover combination.

The Paltan are averaging 36.35 points per game this season and have conceded 28.87 points per game. Their raiders are averaging 17.75 points per game, the second-worst in the league. However, they have the number one ranked defensive unit, averaging 13.13 tackle points per game.

Puneri Paltan Probable Starting 7 - Aslam Inamdar, Pankaj Mohite, Mohit Goyat, Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Aman, Sanket Sawant

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