Patna Pirates vs Bengal Warriors, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

patp vs bw Match Prediction & Analysis

Patna Pirates lock horns against Bengal Warriors in match 55 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 on Friday, November 15, 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. Both teams have had a mixed season so far and are looking to bounce back after significant losses in their previous matches.

The Patna Pirates are coming off a 32-37 loss against the Haryana Steelers, while the Bengal Warriors suffered a surprising 47-28, 19-point loss to the Gujarat Giants in their last outing. The Pirates currently stand 4th on the points table with 28 points from 9 matches (5 wins and 4 losses). The Bengal Warriors are 9th on the points table with 23 points from 8 matches (3 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws).

When it comes to the head-to-head record, the Pirates hold a commanding 14-6 lead over the Bengal Warriors in 23 matches, with three matches ending in draws. The Patna Pirates have won three of their last five matchups against the Bengal Warriors. On average, when these two teams clash, the total points scored per game is 71.56.

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TEAMS PREVIEW

Patna Pirates Preview

The Patna Pirates, coming off two consecutive wins, suffered a 32-37 loss against the Haryana Steelers. Despite a relatively strong performance, the Pirates couldn't secure a victory. Devank and Ayan Lohchab were the top performers with 7 raid points each (5 touch and 2 bonus). Deepak, Shubham Shinde, and Ankit each picked up two tackle points.

Interestingly, M Sudhakar, who had a phenomenal debut season, showed glimpses of returning to form with 3 raid points off the bench. The Pirates now turn their attention to the Bengal Warriors, where they aim to dominate defensively by pinning down the Warriors' raiders. As seen in the last game, if the Warriors' raiders fail to score at least 18 raid points, Bengal loses over 80% of their matches. Ankit and Deepak Rathee will be crucial in this game against the Warriors' right raiders.

This season, the Pirates are averaging 37.11 points per game and conceding 35.66 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 22 raid points, the best in the league, while their defense averages 9.89 tackle points per game. Devank Dalal, with 100 raid points, and Ankit Jaglan, with 26 tackle points, are the Pirates' top performers.

Patna Pirates Probable Playing 7 - Ayan Lohchab, Devank, Shubham Shinde, Sandeep Kumar, Ankit, Deepak Rathee, Akram Sheikh

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Bengal Warriors Preview

The Bengal Warriors suffered a significant 19-point loss to the out-of-form Gujarat Giants in their last match. Both their raiding and defensive units struggled, with Maninder Singh once again failing to deliver. He was frequently tackled by both the right and left cover defenders. Nitin Kumar Dhankar was the lone bright spot, scoring 11 raid points (6 touch and 5 bonus). On the defensive end, Mayur Kadam led the way with three tackle points.

The Warriors have their work cut out against the in-form Patna Pirates, who are brimming with confidence due to strong performances from both their raiders and defenders. While the Warriors have primarily relied on their raiders to win matches, their defense has faltered in recent outings. To secure a victory, the Warriors must improve their tackle efficiency, pin down the Pirates' raiders, and keep them out of the court for extended periods. Maninder Singh will also need to step up and provide support to Nitin Dhankar.

This season, the Bengal Warriors are averaging 33.37 points per game and conceding 34.75 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 20.38 points, and their defense averages 9.63 tackle points per game. Nitin Kumar Dhankar, with 72 raid points, and Fazel Atrachali, with 26 tackle points, are their top performers.

Bengal Warriors Probable Starting 7 - Maninder Singh, Nitin Kumar Dhankar, Fazel Atrachali, Nitesh Kumar, Parveen Thakur, Mayur Kadam, Pranay Rane

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