Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

jpp vs hs Match Prediction & Analysis

Jaipur Pink Panthers square off against table toppers Haryana Steelers in match 72 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Saturday, 23rd November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

Jaipur Pink Panthers are coming off a 21-35, 14 point loss against Dabang Delhi KC in their last match, on the other hand, Haryana Steelers bounced back from their 22 point loss aaginst the Telugu Titans with a six point win over the Bengaluru Bulls in their last match 26-32. The Pink Panthers with their loss against Delhi drop to 7th position with 35 points in 11 matches (6 wins, 4 losses & 1 tie). Haryana Steelers with their win regain the top spot with 46 points in 12 matches ( 9 wins & 3 losses). 

When it comes to head to head record, In their 16 encounters, the Jaipur Pink Panthers have held a slight edge, securing 9 victories compared to Haryana Steelers' 5 wins. The remaining 2 matches ended in a tie. Jaipur Pink Panthers won three of the last five games against the Steelers and the average total match points per game in the last two seasons between these teams is 67.4. When these two teams faced off earlier in the season Harayana Steelers made a mockery of the Pink Panthers clinching the game by 12 points with the end scoreline being 37-25.

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Jaipur Pink Panthers Preview

Jaipur Pink Panthers' three-match unbeaten streak came to an abrupt end with a one-sided 21-35 defeat against Dabang Delhi KC. This unexpected loss was particularly surprising considering their recent defensive and offensive prowess. Arjun Deshwal, their star raider, struggled to find his rhythm, managing only 7 raid points (6 touch, 1 bonus) with a success rate of 53.33%. The defense, especially left corner Ankush Rathee, was completely overwhelmed by Delhi's raiders, failing to execute a single tackle in four attempts. The entire defense managed to secure only 7 tackle points.

The Pink Panthers' next match against the table-topping Haryana Steelers is set to be another challenging encounter. To turn the tide, Arjun Deshwal needs to regain his form and lead the raiding unit effectively. Secondary raiders Neeraj Narwal and Abhijeet Malik must also contribute significantly, as a combined tally of less than 10 raid points will hinder their chances. On the defensive end, minimizing bonus points, especially against Vinay on the left side, will be crucial.

This season, the Pink Panthers have averaged 34.45 points per game while conceding 32.18. Their raiding unit averages 18.82 raid points per game (ranked 8th), and their defense averages 10.73 tackle points per game (ranked 4th). Arjun Deshwal and Ankush Rathee have been their top performers, with 115 raid points and 31 tackle points, respectively.

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

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Haryana Steelers Preview

Haryana Steelers reclaimed the top spot on the table with a convincing 26-32 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls, dethroning the Telugu Titans. Despite a strong start, leading 12-21 at halftime, the Bulls mounted a challenge in the second half. However, the Steelers' superior performance ultimately sealed the deal.

Vinay was the standout performer, showcasing exceptional agility and skill to secure 7 bonus points and 5 touch points. His game-high 12 points were crucial to the team's success. Shivam Patare contributed effectively on both ends, with 4 raid points and 1 tackle point. 

Mohammadreza Shadloui's two-point clean-up raid, which triggered the first all-out, was instrumental in establishing the Steelers' lead. He also added 2 tackle points to his tally. Sanjay Dhull's impressive defensive display, with 4 tackle points, further bolstered the team's performance. As the Steelers shift their focus to the Pink Panthers, their strategy will be to neutralize Arjun Deshwal and limit his impact on the game.

This season, the Steelers have averaged 35.41 points per game while conceding 31.75. Their raiding unit ranks fifth with an average of 19.5 raid points per game, and their defense ranks third with an average of 12 tackle points per game. Vinay, with 84 raid points, and Mohammadreza Shadloui, with 42 tackle points, have been the team's top performers so far.

Haryana Steelers Probable Starting 7 - Vinay, Shivam Patare, Naveen, Rahul Sethpal, Mohammadreza Shadloui, Jaideep Dahiya, Sanjay Dhull

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