Patna Pirates vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

patp vs jpp Match Prediction & Analysis

Patna Pirates battle out against Jaipur Pink Panthers in match 99 on a super Sunday clash in season 11 of Pro Kabbadi League (PKL). The match is scheduled to be played on 8th December, 2024 at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. 

The Patna Pirates are coming off a tough 42-36 loss to the Haryana Steelers, while the Jaipur Pink Panthers are coming off a 22-22 draw with U Mumba. Currently, the Pirates are in 5th place with 53 points, and the Pink Panthers are in 7th with 49 points.

 The Patna Pirates have a slight edge over the Pink Panthers, winning 12 of their 21 encounters. In their last five meetings, the Pirates have won three, with an average total match score of 68.4 points.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Patna Pirates Preview

A loss that the Patna Pirates will remember for some time to come due to the chaos caused during the match, stemming from the two-minute suspension handed to their opponent's coach, Manpreet Singh, and the referee's controversial decision on Devank's raid, which clearly showed he crossed the midline. His argument with the referee and subsequent two-minute suspension significantly altered the course of the game.

The Pirates were in the lead at the end of the first half, 16-17, but they let the game slip away in the final ten minutes. In this game, Devank Dalal was the top scorer with 13 raid points (9 touch and 4 bonus). Ayan Lohchab was effectively neutralized by the Steelers' defense, failing to score a single point. Shubham Shinde with two tackle points and Ankit with four tackle points were the top two defenders.

This season, the Pirates average 40.56 points per game (the best overall team score) and concede 35.75 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 24.25 raid points, the best in the league, while their defense averages 10.56 tackle points per game (sixth best). Devank Dalal, with 207 raid points, is the team's leading raider, and Ankit Jaglan, with 51 tackle points, is their top defender.

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

Jaipur Pink Panthers Preview

The Jaipur Pink Panthers have struggled this season, finding it difficult to win games convincingly. Their recent match against U Mumba ended in a 22-22 tie. It was a highly defensive game where the Pink Panthers' defense shone. Trailing by four points at halftime (8-12), the Pink Panthers' defense dominated the second half, scoring 10 tackle points. Reza Mirbagheri led the defensive charge with 6 tackle points, followed by Ronak Singh (4), Ankush Rathee (3), Lucky Sharma (2), and Surjeet Singh (1).

However, the upcoming match against the Pirates will be a battle between the Pirates' raiding duo of Devank and Ayan and the Pink Panthers' defense. If the Pink Panthers can successfully neutralize the Pirates' raiders, they have a good chance of winning the game.

This season, the Pink Panthers have averaged 33.63 points per game while conceding 31.43. Their raiding unit averages 18.19 raid points per game (ranked 8th), and their defense averages 11.13 tackle points per game (ranked 3rd). Arjun Deshwal and Ankush Rathee have been their top performers, with 163 raid points and 43 tackle points, respectively.

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

PATP vs JPP
Winning Prediction

The Patna Pirates, with their formidable raiding duo of Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab, are poised to dominate the Jaipur Pink Panthers. While the Pink Panthers' defense has shown promise, it may struggle to contain the Pirates' attacking prowess. With a strong defensive performance and clinical raiding, the Pirates are likely to emerge victorious in this high-stakes encounter.

Patna Pirates to Win!

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