DDKC vs PP Match Prediction
Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan is the 107th game of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024, to be played at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Monday.
Dabang gained newfound momentum after Naveen Kumar’s injury. Ashu Malik led the side from the front and completed his 11th consecutive Super 10, securing 20 points in Delhi’s latest win over Telugu Titans. They are third in the points table, and a win will see them leapfrog to second while also clinching a berth in playoffs.
After a disappointing start in their home leg against Bengal Warriors, Delhi made a powerful comeback against Telugu Titans to claim their 11th win of the season. Captain Ashu Malik was brilliant, scoring 20 raid points, while Ashish secured a High-5.
Meanwhile, Puneri, nearing qualification for the playoffs, will look to secure their 13th win to reach the knockouts. They are unbeaten in five games, with their latest triumph being a commanding 60-29 win over Telugu Titans.
Akash Shinde was the top raider with 11 points, while Mohammadreza Shadlu and Abhinesh Nadarajan achieved High-5s. On that note, here are the three players you could pick as the captain/vice-captain for your DEL vs PUN Dream11 fantasy team:
Puneri, meanwhile, have been the most entertaining and dominating team in PKL 10. It has been a treat to watch the side. Holding the second spot, Puneri will be eager to win another game and take the top spot from Jaipur and make their way to the playoffs.
Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan Match Details
Match: Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan, Match 107, PKL 2023
Date: February 5, 2024; 09.00 pm IST
Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan Form Guide in PKL 2023
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): W L W W W
Puneri Paltan (PUN): W T T W L
Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan Player Squads
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): Vijay, Manjeet, Ashish Narwal, Suraj Panwar, Vishal Bhardwaj, Sunil, Ashu Malik, Meetu, Nitin Chandel, Balasaheb Shahaji Jadhav, Akash Prasher, Vikrant, Felix Li, Yuvraj Pandeya, Mohit
Puneri Paltan (PUN): Mohit Goyat, Akash Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, Aditya Shinde, Nitin R, Sanket Sawant, Abinesh Nadarajan, Badal Singh, Gaurav Khatri, Vaibhav Kamble, Dadaso Pujari, Tushar Dattatray Adhavade, Ishwar, Hardeep, Vahid RezaEimehr, Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyanneh, Ahmed Enamdar, Aslam Inamdar
Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan Expected Playing 7s
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): Vishal Bhardwaj, Meetu Mahender, Ashu Malik(C), Yogesh, Vikrant, Manjeet, Mohit
Puneri Paltan (PUN): Aslam Inamdar(C), Mohit Goyat, Pankaj Mohite, Sanket Sawant, Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Mohammadreza Shadlou Chiyaneh
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Dabang Delhi K.C. Preview
Former champions Dabang Delhi had a wonderful outing as they beat the Telegu Titans comfortably. This was their 11th victory of the season which has taken them closer to the play-off. Post the injury to Naveen Kumar, Dabang Delhi have recovered well in time. They will sincerely hope that they quickly win another match so that Naveen Kumar can return for the big day.
Dabang Delhi defeated the Telegu Titans by 11 points. Captain Ashu Malik compensated for the lack for raiding support as he hammered 20 points. Ashu exploited the fragile Telegu defense as he looted with ease. The combination of Ashish and Yogesh were equally effective as they earned 10 tackle points between them. One of the biggest reasons for Delhi to make it to the top 5 has been this defensive combo. Ashish and Yogesh have collectively executed 87 successful tackles between them. Support raiders Manjeet and Meetu Sharma have provided decent support.
But Dabang Delhi will suffer the moment Ashu Malik is out of form. He has earned 205 raid points from 175 successful raids. Ashu has the best strike rate among all raiders and he is the first to reach the double century of raid points in season 10.
Defense seems to be their strength too as left cover Himmat Antil has been impressive. Veteran Vishal Bharadwaj was scratchy in the first match but he made amends whenever he had the opportunity.
Dabang Delhi need to get their combination sorted at the earliest as they take on the mighty Puneri Paltan. Both teams have been scoring heavily in their last few games. Unfortunately Dabang does not have a great record against the Paltan. They have not beaten Pune since season 8. Dabang Delhi lost to the Paltan by 7 points in a low scoring match. This was their only encounter with them in season 10. Another major challenge for Delhi will be how to stop the relentless raids from the Puneri raiders as well as how to insulate Naveen Kumar from Pune defender Mohammedreza.
Puneri Paltan Preview
The Paltan has been the best team of this season. With 12 victories from 16 matches, they have the best efficiency. Apart from the Jaipur Pink Panthers, they are the only team to have lost just 2 matches in the season. The Puneri Paltan takes pride in teamwork. None of their raiders are in the top 10 but collectively, they are extremely dangerous. One for all and all for one has been their mantra.
The Paltan hammered the Telegu Titans in their last match. Pune tried almost all their players in the match. They ended up scoring 60 team points with their ruthless raiding and tackles. Young raider Akash Shinde got the opportunity and he topped it up with a Super 10. Defenders Mohammedreza and Abhinesh and Guarav Khatri were at their ruthless best as they hunted with precision. This win has also improved the score difference. Puneri Paltan have the best margin in terms of the score difference.The Puneri Paltan needs to maintain this momentum for the next few weeks so that they can cement their position at the top of the points table.
Pune has the highest average tackle points per match. Their success rate in team tackles is about 57% which is 12% higher than their nearest rivals Tamil Thalaiva.
The Paltan has inflicted 32 all-outs in16 matches which is 2 per match. This is the all-time best by any team in the PKL.
The Puneri Paltan has also adapted effortlessly. They have earned 57 DoD raid points which proves that whenever their raiding has been below average, they have readjusted their strategy. They need to be consistent with their raiding with the trio of Aslam, Mohit Goyat and Pankaj Mohite operating regularly. Mohit Goyat has been in phenomenal form while Aslam Inamadar has been earning well. But for a player of his caliber, Puneri fans are expecting more from their captain.
Puneri Paltan has generally dominated Dabang Delhi over the years. They have won 12 out of their 21 encounters. Pune won both their league games against Delhi last year and they would like to continue the trend.
Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan Match Prediction
It’s going to be one of the games to watch this season. Both teams will be aiming to clinch a win and seal their spot in the playoffs.
Predicting the winner here is not easy, but expect Puneri to win because of their superior balance. However, Delhi are strong and will also fancy their chances of coming out on top.
Prediction: Puneri to win
