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The 88th match of Pro Kabaddi League 2024 will begin at 9pm IST tonight (December 1). Two former PKL trophy-winning franchises will compete in this game. Three-time winners Patna Pirates will be up against Season 7 champions Bengal Warriorz.
The two teams have had contrasting seasons this year. While the Patna Pirates are in the top 3 of the points table, the Bengal Warriorz are in the bottom 2. Patna have recorded eight wins from 14 matches, whereas their opponents only have three wins in 13 outings.
It should not be a surprise if the Patna Pirates crush the Bengal Warriorz tonight. Despite having the likes of Fazel Atrachali and Maninder Singh, the Warriorz have been winless in their last five matches.
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Meanwhile, Patna Pirates have surprised everyone by performing well although their squad looked inexperienced on paper. Young raiders Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab have combined forces to destroy the opposition defenses, which is why it has been a memorable season for the Patna Pirates fans.
Before the battle between Patna Pirates and Bengal Warriorz gets underway in Pro Kabaddi League 2024, here's a glance at the three players who Dream11 users can select as captain or vice-captain.
#1 Ankit Jaglan, Patna Pirates
All-rounder Ankit Jaglan has the highest tackle points in Pro Kabaddi League 2024 among all players playing in tonight's match. Jaglan has scored 44 tackle points in 14 matches, averaging more than three tackle points per match.
Considering how disappointing the Bengal Warriorz have been in this season so far, Jaglan can be backed to score a High 5 tonight. Jaglan is only eight points behind the number one defender of the tournament Nitin Rawal. It should not be surprising if the Patna Pirates all-rounder ends the night as the top defender of the season.
#2 Devank Dalal, Patna Pirates
The biggest reason behind Patna Pirates' success in Pro Kabaddi League 2024 has been the excellent performance of their young raider Devank Dalal. The rising star has earned 181 raid points from 14 matches, and he is currently holding the number one position on the raiders' leaderboard of PKL 2024.
Dalal did not get enough game time during his stint with the Jaipur Pink Panthers over the last two seasons, but he has shown his true potential in the Patna Pirates jersey. Since he averages more than 10 raid points per match, Devank is a safe choice for captaincy or vice-captaincy in fantasy contests.
#3 Nitin Kumar Dhankar, Bengal Warriorz
The only reliable option for captaincy or vice-captaincy in Pro Kabaddi fantasy contests from the Bengal Warriorz squad is their raider Nitin Kumar Dhankar. Experienced players Maninder Singh and Nitesh Kumar have shown glimpses of returning to form, but it will be a huge risk to pick either one of them as captain or vice-captain in fantasy contests.
Nitin will be a better choice because he has been more consistent. He has completely outshone his senior Maninder Singh in the Bengal raid attack. Having earned 112 raid points from 13 matches this season, Nitin will aim to continue his good form and end the Noida leg on a high.
