In Match 39 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, Bengal Warriorz are set to lock horns with Dabang Delhi K.C. on Thursday, November 7. The clash will take place at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, beginning at 08:00 PM IST.
Both teams will aim to strengthen their positions on the points table, with Bengal bringing experience and Dabang Delhi relying on youthful energy.
The Warriorz head into this contest with a slight edge, currently sitting at sixth place on the points table. After five matches, they have recorded two wins, one loss, and two ties, gathering 17 points so far.
In contrast, Dabang Delhi K.C., positioned 10th with 14 points, will be looking to bounce back from a recent 26-32 defeat against U Mumba. Having won two games and lost five, Delhi are eager to turn the tables and regain momentum.
In Pro Kabaddi League history, Bengal Warriorz and Dabang Delhi K.C. have faced each other 21 times. Bengal Warriorz hold a slight advantage, having won nine matches, while Dabang Delhi K.C. have secured eight victories. The remaining four matches ended in ties.
The last meeting between these two teams saw Bengal Warriorz come out on top with a 45-38 win in Season 10.
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The Warriorz will rely heavily on the experience of their star raider Maninder Singh, who has scored 37 raid points in five games, and their defensive powerhouse Fazel Atrachali, who has contributed 18 tackle points, including five super tackles this season.
Dabang Delhi K.C., on the other hand, bring a younger lineup to the mat, with Ashu Malik leading the raiding efforts with 75 raid points in seven games and Yogesh Bijender Dahiya playing a crucial role in defense with 13 tackle points.
Prediction: Bengal Warriorz appear to have an edge in this encounter, given their blend of experience and recent form.