PAT vs GGJ Match Predictions
Match: Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants, Match 96, PKL 2024
Date: January 29, 2024, 09:00 pm IST
Venue: Patliputra indoor stadium, Patna
The 96th match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024will see the Patna Pirates take on Gujarat Giants at the Patliputra indoor stadium in Patna on Monday, January 29.
The Patna Pirates and Puneri Paltan played out a thrilling 32-32 tie on Saturday. The Pune-based side held the lead for the first half (19-14), but the Pirates fought back and staged a strong comeback in the final 10 minutes, ultimately securing a tie. Mayur Kadam secured his second High-5 in a row, while Sachin Tanwar shined in the raiding department with nine points.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants are having a mixed campaign in the PKL10, having won three out of their last five games. They are coming off a solid 44-35 win over U Mumba in the most recent game. Parteek Dahiya was the star player with 12 points, including one tackle point.
Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants Player Squads
Patna Pirates (PAT): Sachin, Neeraj Kumar (C), Sajin Chandrasekar, Krishan, Ankit, Manish, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, Naveen Sharma, Ranjit Venkatramana Naik, Anuj Kumar, Manjeet, Zheng-Wei Chen, Daniel Odhiambo, Rohit, Deepak Kumar, Sanjay, Mahendra Choudhary, Sandeep Kumar, Rakesh Narwal
Gujarat Giants (GUJ): Manuj, Sonu, Fazel Atrachali (C), Rakesh, Rohan Singh, Parteek Dahiya, Rohit Gulia, Sombir, Vikas Jaglan, Sourav Gulia, Deepak Rajender Singh, Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Arkam Shaikh, Ravi Kumar, More GB, Jitendar Yadav, Nitesh, Jagdeep, Balaji D
Patna Pirates, with their rich PKL history, are geared up to showcase their trademark aggressive style. Led by a dynamic captain, they aim to outmaneuver Gujarat Giants and secure a pivotal victory. On the flip side, Gujarat Giants, known for their calculated approach and skilled squad, are determined to outwit the Pirates and strengthen their position in the league standings.
The key to success lies in the raiders’ agility, defenders’ resilience, and captains’ strategic decisions. Every point earned could be a game-changer, and both teams are aware of the significance of this encounter in shaping their PKL campaign.
As both teams bring their A-game to the mat, the battle promises fierce tackles, strategic raids, and intense moments.Patna Pirates and Gujarat Giants, the stakes are high, and fans are on the edge of their seats
Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants Expected Playing 7
Patna Pirates (PAT): Sachin Tanwar (C), M Sudhakar/Sandeep Kumar, Manjeet, Krishan Dhull, Ankit, M Babu, Mayur Kadam.
Gujarat Giants (GUJ): Fazel Atrachali (C), Sombir, Deepak Singh, Balaji D, Parteek Dahiya, Rakesh, Mohammad Nabibaksh
Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants form guide
Patna Pirates played out a thrilling 32-32 tie against Puneri Paltan in their last match on January 27.
Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, won their last match after beating U Mumba 44-35 on January 26.
Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants head-to-head record
Patna Pirates have faced Gujarat Giants 12 times in the history of PKL.
Both teams have won 6 and lost 6 matches each.
The last Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants match saw the Pirates come out on top with a 33-30 victory earlier in Season 10.
With 7 wins, 7 losses, and 2 ties, Patna Pirates are fifth on the PKL 10 points table with 45 points.
On the other hand, Gujarat Giants are fourth after winning 9 matches and losing 6. They have a total of 49 points.
Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants top players
Sachin has been the prime raider for Patna Pirates this season after racking up 131 raid points in 16 matches. He picked up 8 raid points in his previous appearance.
Meanwhile, the Patna Pirates’ defensive duties will be shouldered mainly by Krishan, who has scored 48 tackle points in 16 matches in PKL 10.
All-rounder Ankit is also a player to watch out for after amassing 46 points so far.
Gujarat Giants
For Gujarat Giants, Rakesh will be their main raider. He has accumulated 76 raid points in 14 matches, including 9 do-or-die raid points.
Sombir leads the defence for Gujarat Giants and has scored 40 tackle points in 15 matches. Meanwhile, Rohit Gulia is the best all-rounder in the team with 35 points in 12 matches.
Kabaddi enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a roller-coaster of emotions as Patna Pirates lock horns with Gujarat Giants. The thrill of Pro Kabaddi action is at its peak, and the only question lingering is, “Who will emerge victorious in today’s electrifying PKL Match 96?” Watch closely as the drama unfolds on the kabaddi mat!
Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants Match Prediction
Patna Pirates had defeated Gujarat Giants (33-30) in the reverse fixture this season. Overall, both teams have won six games against each other in PKL history. However, the Pirates have won four out of their last five head-to-head games and will be eager to sustain their dominance in the upcoming game.
Prediction: Patna Pirates to win.
