Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

jpp vs punp Match Prediction & Analysis

Jaipur Pink Panthers Square off against Puneri Paltan in match 60 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) Season 11 on Super Sunday 17th 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 dominant 32-24 victory over the Gujarat Giants, while the Puneri Paltan played out a thrilling 38-38 draw against Dabang Delhi KC in their last match. Currently, the Pink Panthers are fifth on the PKL points table with 30 points from nine matches (five wins, three losses, and one tie), while the Puneri Paltan are third with 33 points from nine matches (five wins, two losses, and two ties).

Although the head-to-head matchups between the Jaipur Pink Panthers and the Puneri Paltan have been relatively close, the Pink Panthers hold a slight edge with 12 wins, compared to the Paltan's nine. In their last five head-to-head matches, the Puneri Paltan won three, while the Jaipur Pink Panthers won two. The average total points per game in the last two seasons between these teams is 65.8.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Jaipur Pink Panthers Preview

The Jaipur Pink Panthers are riding high after their recent 32-24 victory over the Gujarat Giants. This dominant performance showcased the team's potential and their ability to clinch matches with clinical precision. The win was a collective effort, led by the exceptional raiding skills of Arjun Deshwal, who scored nine raid points (seven touch points and two bonus points). 

Neeraj Narwal provided effective support with five raid points (four touch points and one bonus point) and one tackle point. Shrikant Jadhav, who was given an opportunity after a while, contributed four raid points (three touch points and one bonus point). On the defensive end, Reza Mirbagheri stole the show with four tackle points, while Ankush Rathee (three tackle points) and Surjeet Singh (two tackle points) also made significant contributions.

The Pink Panthers now face one of the league's best defensive teams, the Telugu Titans. Arjun Deshwal will have his work cut out for him as he faces the formidable duo of Aman and Abinesh Narajan. If Deshwal can successfully breach the Titans' defense, it will significantly ease the pressure on the Pink Panthers' defensive unit. Reza Mirbagheri and Surjeet Singh will need to complement their corners effectively to counter the swiftness of the Titans' raiding trio.

This season, the Jaipur Pink Panthers have averaged 36.44 points per game and conceded 32.33 points per game. Their raiding unit, averaging 20.11 raid points per game, is the fourth-best in the league, while their defense, averaging 11.33 tackle points per game, is also ranked fourth. Arjun Deshwal, with 100 raid points, and Ankush Rathee, with 25 tackle points, have been the top performers for the Pink Panthers.

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

Puneri Paltan Preview

The Puneri Paltan will be disappointed with the outcome of their last match against Dabang Delhi KC. They had a comfortable lead of eight points at halftime (13-21) but couldn't maintain their momentum, ultimately settling for a 38-38 draw. Akash Shinde's error on the final raid proved to be costly.

Akash Shinde led the Paltan's raiding efforts with eight raid points (six touch points and two bonus points), while Mohit Goyat and Pankaj Mohite contributed six and four raid points, respectively. The Paltan's defense, particularly left corner defender Aman (six tackle points) and Gaurav Khatri (four tackle points), was impressive. Abinesh Nadarajan and Sanket Sawant also added two and one tackle point, respectively.

The Paltan is likely to retain the same starting lineup, with Pankaj Mohite and V Ajith Kumar rotating as substitutes. This season, the Paltan has averaged 36.44 points per game and conceded 29.88 points per game. Their raiding unit, averaging 17.78 raid points per game, is the second-worst in the league, while their defense, averaging 13.11 tackle points per game, is the second-best.

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

JPP vs PUNP
Winning Prediction

The Puneri Paltan, despite their recent draw, possess a strong defensive unit capable of thwarting the Jaipur Pink Panthers' attacking prowess. With their experienced raiders like Akash Shinde and Mohit Goyat, the Paltan can capitalize on any defensive lapses by the Pink Panthers. Given their solid defense and improved raiding, the Puneri Paltan are likely to emerge victorious in this closely contested match.

Puneri Paltan to Win

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