Table toppers Dabang Delhi KC will take on the Tamil Thalaivas in the first match of a double-header on Sunday, September 8th at 7:30 PM IST at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium, Kolkata as part of Pro Kabaddi 2019.
In the previous meeting of these two teams, Delhi beat the Thalaiavas 30-29 and the former will certainly come into this game with a little confidence. However, the Joginder Narwal-led side lost to the Steelers after a nine-match winning streak and will be keen to get back to winning ways.
The Thalaivas too come into this contest on the back of a 35-30 to the Telugu Titans in their last game and have also been dealt a blow with coach E Bhaskaran resigning from his role as coach mid-way through the ongoing season.
Team News- Dabang Delhi KC
Naveen Kumar is on a point-scoring spree and he continued his brilliant season with another Super 10 as Chandran Ranjit also contributed raid points to support him. Vijay, however had a bad outing although he's likely to retain his place in the side.
It was the defense which let Delhi down as Ravinder Pahal failed to pick up a point from the right corner. The cover combination too had a bad day while skipper Joginder Narwal did better with three tackle points to his name.
Delhi are likely to field an unchanged side.
Predicted Starting 7: Joginder Singh Narwal (C), Ravinder Pahal, Vishal Mane, Naveen Kumar, Vijay, Chandran Ranjit, and Anil Kumar.
Team News- Tamil Thalaivas
V Ajith Kumar has been the breakout star for the Thalaivas this season and he scored 14 raid points against the Titans in a match where none of the other raiders stood up to the challenge. Rahul Chaudhari has to do better while the misfiring Anand could be replaced by the experienced Shabeer Bappu.
In defense, Mohit Chhillar could come back into the side replacing Sagar who had a bad night against the Titans. Ran Singh and Manjeet Chhillar in the left corner and cover positions did marginally better while Ajeet had an average outing as well. Those three are likely to retain their place in the starting 7.
Predicted Starting 7: Manjeet Chhillar(C), Rahul Chaudhari, V Ajith Kumar, Ran Singh, Mohit Chhillar, Shabeer Bappu and Ajeet.
Dream 11 Fantasy Tips
Raiders: Naveen Kumar and Rahul Chaudhari are the premium raiding options available for this match although V Ajith Kumar at 12 Credits is the real value pick for this match. Chandran Ranjit is a decent pick too while Naveen and Ajith become must-haves.
All-Rounders: Vijay, Ran Singh and Manjeet Chhillar are the all-rounders who're likely to start the games and any one of the three will suffice.
Defenders: Joginder Narwal, Ravinder Pahal and Mohit Chhillar will be the premium defenders while the out of form Vishal Mane being a major differential. Players like Ajeet and Anil Kumar provide further options for selection.
Fantasy Suggestion 1: Naveen Kumar, V Ajith Kumar, Chandran Ranjit, Manjeet Chhillar, Ravinder Pahal, Joginder Narwal and Ajeet.
Captain: Naveen Kumar Vice-Captain: V Ajith Kumar.
Fantasy Suggestion 2: Naveen Kumar, V Ajith Kumar, Rahul Chaudhari, Joginder Narwal, Vijay, Ran Singh and Mohit Chhillar.
Captain: Naveen Kumar Vice-Captain: Rahul Chaudhari.
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