Patna Pirates vs Bengaluru Bulls, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

patp vs bb Match Prediction & Analysis

Patna Pirates square off against Bengaluru Bulls in match 85 on Saturday, 30th November 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. 

The Patna Pirates are coming off a 39-39 draw against Dabang Delhi KC in their last match. The Bengaluru Bulls, on the other hand, lost their last match against U Mumba by two points, with a final score of 34-32. Currently, the Patna Pirates are sixth in the PKL points table with 42 points from 13 matches (7 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie). The Bengaluru Bulls, with 16 points from 14 matches (2 wins and 12 losses), are at the bottom of the table.

The head-to-head record heavily favors the Patna Pirates, who have won 13 of the 24 matches against the Bengaluru Bulls. Additionally, four matches between these teams have ended in draws. In the last five encounters, the Bulls have won two, tied two and Patna won one match. The average total match score in the last two seasons between the Bulls and Pirates is 74.80 points.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Patna Pirates Preview

Patna Pirates were disappointed with their performance in the last match as they couldn't close out the game against Dabang Delhi KC. The game ended in a high-scoring 39-39 draw. Devank Dalal led the way with 15 raid points (11 touch and 4 bonus), while Ayan Lohchab contributed three raid points. However, it was the defensive masterclass of Deepak Rathee, who scored seven tackle points, and five tackle points from another defender that were the top performers. Both defenders scored high fives. Arkham Sheikh added one tackle point, and Sandeep Kumar chipped in with two raid points (one touch and one bonus). The Pirates' defense has a tackle efficiency rate of 40.74%.

The Pirates have an easy game ahead of them against the out-of-form Bengaluru Bulls. If their raiding duo continues to score over 20 points per game, the Pirates have won more than 75% of their games this season. Most of the Bulls' raiders raid from the left side, so Shubham Shinde and Arkham Sheikh will be the key defenders to watch out for. Devank Dalal's potential challenge will be Nitin Rawal, the leading defender in season 11, who has been exceptional with his ankle holds.

This season, the Pirates have averaged 40.07 points per game (the best in the season) and conceded 35.84 points per game. Their raiding unit leads the league with an average of 24.15 raid points per game, while their defense averages 10.38 tackle points per game, ranking 7th. Devank Dalal, with 164 raid points, and Ankit Jaglan, with 41 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

Bengaluru Bulls Preview

Bengaluru Bulls' poor season continues to worsen with every passing game, and they are now potentially out of the playoff race. Their recent loss to U Mumba by 2 points was a significant setback. The Bulls gave Mumba a huge lead early in the game, with the scoreline at halftime being 18-10. Although they made a comeback in the second half, outscoring Mumba 16-22, it was too little too late.

Sushil was the top raider with 8 raid points (7 touch and 1 bonus), while Pardeep Narwal contributed six touch points. However, Pardeep's 16 empty raids hindered the Bulls' performance, especially towards the end of the game. On the defensive end, Arulnanthababu, who replaced Saurabh Nandal, scored a high five with five tackle points while playing on the right corner. Nitin Rawal, who was injured in the first half, returned to the mat and picked up two tackle points in the second half.

With the Bulls now likely out of the tournament, expect to see some young faces in the upcoming matches. The team will now focus on avoiding finishing at the bottom of the table, which would mark their worst season ever in PKL history. This season, the Bulls have averaged 31.14 points per game and conceded 38.64 points per game, the most by any team this season. Their raiding unit averages 17.57 raid points per game, and their defense averages 10.71 tackle points per game.

Bengaluru Bulls Probable Starting 7 - Pardeep Narwal, Akshit Dhull, Jai Bhawan, Sunny Sherawat, Parteek, Saurabh Nandal, Nitin Rawal

PATP vs BB
Winning Prediction

The Patna Pirates are the favourites to win their upcoming match against the Bengaluru Bulls. With their formidable raiding duo of Devank Dalal and Sandeep Kumar, and a solid defense led by Deepak Rathee and Shubham Shinde, the Pirates have a significant advantage. The Bulls, on the other hand, are struggling and have been inconsistent throughout the season. Given the current form of both teams, the Pirates are likely to emerge victorious.

Patna Pirates to Win!

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