Tamil Thalaivas vs Patna Pirates, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

tamt vs patp Match Prediction & Analysis

Tamil Thalaivas battle out against the Patna Pirates in the 109th match of Pro Kabaddi Season 11 on Friday, 13th December 2024. The match at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. As the fight for the playoffs begin two begins placed in the middle of the points table clash off in what could be crucial for their chances of qualification. 

Tamil Thalaivas are coming off a 47-31, 16 point loss against U Mumba in their last match, on the other hand the Patna Pirates are coming off a 38-28, 10 point win over Jaipur Pink Panthers. The Thalaivas are currently at 10th position on the points table with 38 points in 17 matches (6 wins, 10 losses & 1 loss), meanwhile Patna Pirates currently stand at 5th place with 58 points in 17 matches (10 wins, 6 losses & 1 tie). 

In their head-to-head history, the Patna Pirates hold a dominant record over the Tamil Thalaivas, winning 8 out of 15 matches. The Thalaivas have won 4 matches, and three matches have ended in ties. The Patna Pirates won two of the last three matches played against the Tamil Thalaivas and the average total match points in these games is 75.66. When these two teams clashed earlier in the season Patna Pirates defeated the Thaliavas 42-40. 

Tamil Thalaivas vs Patna Pirates Over/Under Predictions

TEAMS PREVIEW

Tamil Thalaivas Preview

Tamil Thalaivas have lost three of their last five games and are now on the brink of elimination from PKL 11. In their most recent match, the Thalaivas suffered a significant 16-point defeat against U Mumba. The Thalaivas started the game poorly, trailing 0-9, but managed to stage a comeback by inflicting an all-out and reducing the deficit to 10-9 early in the first half. However, by the end of the first 20 minutes, the Thalaivas were trailing by 8 points at 22-14. They were unable to regain momentum in the second half as Mumba continued their dominance and secured a comfortable victory.

Moein Shafaghi led the Thalaivas' scoring with 10 points (9 raid, 1 tackle), but he received little support from his fellow raiders. Saurabh Fagare managed only 4 raid points, and Himanshu struggled to make an impact with 3 raid points. On the defensive end, Nitesh Kumar was the top performer with two tackle points. The Thalaivas now turn their attention to the Patna Pirates, a clash between the league's best defensive unit and its best raiding unit.

To maximize their chances of reaching 63 points and potentially staying in the competition, the Thalaivas must win all five remaining games. Key to their success will be limiting the impact of the Pirates' raiders, Devank and Ayan, and scoring at least 20 raid points. Only then will they have a realistic chance of defeating the Pirates.

This season, the Thalaivas have been averaging 34 points per game and conceding 34.23 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 17.65 raid points per game, while their defense, averaging 11.94 tackle points per game, is the second-best in the league. Narender Khandola, with 82 raid points, and Nitesh Kumar, with 54 tackle points, have been the top performers for the team.

Tamil Thalaivas Probable Starting 7 - Himanshu, Moein Shafaghi, Aashish, Ronak, Amirhossein Bastami, Nitesh Kumar, Saurabh Fagare

Patna Pirates Preview

After a disappointing six-point loss to the Haryana Steelers, the Patna Pirates bounced back with a dominant 10-point victory over the Jaipur Pink Panthers, winning 38-28. The Pirates trailed by 6 points at halftime, with the scoreline at 12-18. However, they turned the game around in the second half, outscoring the Pink Panthers 26-10. The Pirates' raiders were relentless, denying the Pink Panthers defense a single tackle point, while their defense chipped in with 8 tackle points in the final 20 minutes.

Devank Dalal led the scoring with 14 raid points (10 touch, 4 bonus), while Ayan Lohchab, who had struggled against the Steelers, contributed 6 raid points. On the defensive end, Ankit and Deepak were outstanding, each scoring five tackle points. This duo effectively stifled the Pink Panthers' raiding unit.

The Pirates are in a comfortable position, needing just three wins in their final five matches to secure a playoff spot. Against the Thalaivas, the Pirates must avoid a slow start, as a strong opening 10 minutes can give their raiders a significant advantage and allow them to dominate the game.

This season, the Pirates average 40.41 points per game (the best overall team score) and concede 35.29 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 24.21 raid points, the best in the league, while their defense averages 10.65 tackle points per game (sixth best). Devank Dalal, with 221 raid points, is the team's leading raider, and Ankit Jaglan, with 54 tackle points, is their top defender.

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

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