Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi K.C., Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

jpp vs ddkc Match Prediction & Analysis

Jaipur Pink Panthers lock horns against Dabang Delhi KC in match 70 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Friday, 22nd November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

The Jaipur Pink Panthers are coming off a 30-28 win over the Puneri Paltan in their last match, while Dabang Delhi KC tied their last game against the Gujarat Giants 39-39. The Pink Panthers' recent win has propelled them back into the top six, with 35 points from 10 matches (6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie). Dabang Delhi KC, on the other hand, have slipped to seventh position with 35 points from 12 matches (5 wins, 5 losses, and 2 ties). Despite having the same number of points, the Pink Panthers hold a significant advantage in point differential (+39) and have played two fewer games than Delhi, who have a point differential of +5.

Historically, the Jaipur Pink Panthers have a dominant head-to-head record against Dabang Delhi KC, with 12 wins to Delhi's 7, and three matches ending in a tie. The Pink Panthers have won four of their last five matches against Delhi and are undefeated against them since Season 8. The average total match points in the last two seasons between these teams is 71.75.

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Jaipur Pink Panthers are once again back to their usual best, clinching another crucial win at the halfway stage of the tournament against the defending champions Puneri Paltan 30-28. The Pink Panthers dominated the first half, outscoring the Paltan by seven points with a halftime scoreline of 19-12. However, they struggled in the second half, especially in the raiding department. Their defenders stepped up and ensured they didn't drop the game.

Arjun Deshwal led the raiding efforts with 8 raid points (5 touch & 3 bonus), while Ankush Rathee contributed six tackle points with his ankle and thigh holds, marking his first high five of the season. Secondary raiders Neeraj Narwal and Abhijeet Malik combined for 4 raid points. The Pink Panthers' strategy for the upcoming game against Dabang Delhi KC will focus on keeping the two right raiders, Ashu Malik and Naveen Kumar, out of the mat for as long as possible, as they are Delhi's primary scorers. Surjeet Singh, a weak link in the Pink Panthers' defense, will be tested as he is highly vulnerable to running hand touches.

This season, the Pink Panthers have averaged 35.8 points per game while conceding 31.9 points, the least by any team. Their raiding unit averages 19.3 raid points per game, ranking 8th, and their defense averages 11.6 tackle points per game, the fourth-best in the league. Arjun Deshwal, with 108 raid points, and Ankush Rathee, with 31 tackle points, are the Pink Panthers' top performers so far this season.

Jaipur Pink Panthers Probable Starting 7 - Arjun Deshwal, Abhijeet Malik, Neeraj Narwal, Surjeet Singh, Reza Mirbagheri, Ankush Rathee, Lucky Sharma

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Dabang Delhi KC almost snatched a victory from the jaws of defeat against a resurgent Gujarat Giants, settling for a high-scoring 39-39 tie. With the scores tied at 38-38, Ashu Malik earned a bonus point in the final raid of the match, but Jitender Yadav's ankle hold denied him a match-winning raid.

The return of Naveen Kumar was a positive for Dabang Delhi KC, as he contributed 9 raid points (5 touch & 4 bonus). Ashu Malik continued his impressive form with another Super 10, finishing the game with 11 raid points (6 touch & 5 bonus). He leads the league in raid points (139) and Super 10s (11).

On the defensive end, Yogesh, Ashish Malik, and Sandeep each scored three tackle points, while Gaurav Chillar contributed two. Delhi now faces a tough challenge against the explosive and calculative Jaipur Pink Panthers, who are known for their strong starts and controlled pace.

Delhi's strategy will be to target the Pink Panthers' cover defenders, who have been vulnerable, and to exercise patience in their defense, especially when facing Arjun Deshwal. If Ashish Malik can deliver clutch ankle holds on Arjun, Delhi has a strong chance of securing another win.

Statistically, Delhi averages 33.91 points per game and concedes 33.5 points. Their raiding unit averages 19.83 raid points per game (fifth-best), and their defense averages 9.92 tackle points per game (ninth-best), led by right corner Yogesh Dahiya, who has scored 34 tackle points and averages 3.09 tackle points per game.

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

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