The Bengaluru Bulls (BLR) and the Gujarat Giants (GUJ) clash in the 89th match of Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Tuesday, December 3, at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune. It's the first match of the third and final leg of PKL 11, which will take place in Pune.
The Bulls' campaign seems to get worse with every passing game, and they suffered their 13th defeat of the season, and it was a heavy one at the hands of the Patna Pirates, as they ended up losing 29-54. However, Nitin Rawal continues to wage a lone battle for his side, crossing the 50-tackle point mark.
Meanwhile, the Giants were on an improved run of games, but their three-match unbeaten run was broken by a narrow 33-34 defeat to the Puneri Paltan. With only four wins in 14 matches, their campaign is all but done, and they should be playing for pride from here on.
BLR vs GUJ Match Details
Match: BLR vs GUJ, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 89
Date and Time: December 3, 2024; 8 pm IST
Venue: Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
BLR vs GUJ Probable Playing 7s
Bengaluru Bulls
Pardeep Narwal (C), Nitin Rawal, Jai Bhagwan, Saurabh Nandal, Sushil/Akshit Dhull, Lucky Kumar, and Parteek.
Gujarat Giants
Guman Singh (C), Parteek Dahiya, Monu/Himanshu Singh, Himanshu, Mohit, Jitender Yadav, and Priyank Chandel
BLR vs GUJ Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 89
Raider - Guman Singh
Guman Singh has been in electric form for the Giants in recent matches, and crossed the 100 raid point-mark with a 16-point haul in their last outing against the Puneri Paltan. He's easily the best Dream11 raiding option on paper, considering both these teams' struggles in the raiding department.
Defender - Saurabh Nandal
Being Bengaluru Bulls' starting right corner at the beginning of the season, and one of the most experienced defenders in the PKL circuit, he could be an interesting Dream11 option in this fixture. He has come off the bench to replace Arulnanthababu in the last few matches and should reclaim his spot in the starting 7.
With 25 tackle points in 14 appearances so far, Saurabh has done a decent job, and against a Giants' raiding unit that has a fair share of left raiders, he could register a decent haul.
All-Rounder - Himanshu/ Nitin Rawal
Gujarat Giants' right corner Himanshu has been their most in-form defender in recent matches, and he looks set for another solid defensive haul in this fixture against a mostly left-raiding Bulls' unit. With 27 tackle points in 11 appearances, Himanshu has been solid so far, and despite options like Parteek Dahiya and Jitender Yadav available, Himanshu looks the better Dream11 option.
Naturally, Nitin Rawal is also a must-have and a stellar captaincy option alongside Himanshu.
BLR vs GUJ Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Nitin Rawal
Guman Singh/Parteek Dahiya
Himanshu/Jitender Yadav
Four Must-Picks for BLR vs GUJ, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 89
Himanshu, Nitin Rawal, Guman Singh, and Jitender Yadav.
BLR vs GUJ Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
Barring Nitin Rawal, no one in this Bengaluru Bulls' unit looks attractive as a Dream11 pick, and backing the Giants looks the way to go in this one. Guman Singh, Himanshu, and Jitender Yadav are must-haves, with options like Priyank Chandel having the potential to be differential options.
Captaincy-wise, Guman Singh, Himanshu, and Nitin Rawal are the best picks on paper.
BLR vs GUJ Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Saurabh Nandal.
All-Rounders: Jitender Yadav, Himanshu, Nitin Rawal, and Parteek Dahiya.
Raiders: Jai Bhagwan and Guman Singh.
Captain: Nitin Rawal. Vice-captain: Guman Singh/ Jitender Yadav.
BLR vs GUJ Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Priyank Chandel and Mohit.
All-Rounders: Nitin Rawal, Himanshu, and Jitender Yadav/ Parteek Dahiya.
Raiders: Guman Singh and Pardeep Narwal.
Captain: Himanshu. Vice-captain: Nitin Rawal/ Guman Singh.