Dabang Delhi KC (DEL) take on the Patna Pirates (PAT) in the 78th match of PKL 11 on Tuesday, November 26, at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
Delhi have won six matches out of 13 and tied two, and sit one point ahead of the Pirates on the points table. However, they comprehensively beat the Jaipur Pink Panthers 35-21 in their last outing and are well-rested ahead of this clash.
Meanwhile, the Pirates lost 42-44 in another close outing, this time to the UP Yoddhas. They'll be keen to bounce back with a win, fully aware that it could take them as high as third on the points table.
DEL vs PAT Match Details
Match: DEL vs PAT, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 78
Date and Time: November 26, 2024; 9 pm IST
Venue: Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
DEL vs PAT Probable Playing 7s
Dabang Delhi KC
Ashu Malik and Naveen Kumar (C), Ashish Malik, Yogesh Dahiya, Ashish/ Vinay Virender, Gaurav Chillar, and Sandeep.
Patna Pirates
Ankit (C), Shubham Shinde/ Navdeep, Gurdeep, Deepak Singh, Sandeep Kumar, Ayan, and Devank.
DEL vs PAT Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 78
Raider - Ashu Malik
This is a really tough category to select one player from, considering the candidates are Naveen Kumar, Ayan, Devank, and Ashu Malik, but purely based on his incredible consistent run that stretches back to the beginning of last season, Ashu Malik just about edges out the in-form Devank.
He has also been superb this season, scoring 148 raid points in 13 matches. He's a top-class Dream11 option without a doubt.
Defender - Yogesh Dahiya
Yogesh is the most successful Dabang Delhi defender in PKL 11. The right corner has amassed 39 tackle points in 12 matches, and is their second-highest Dream11 point-scorer after Ashu Malik. His consistency makes him a reliable option, and one you could potentially hand the captain's or vice-captain's armband to.
All-Rounder - Ankit
While the Delhi left corner Ashish Malik, also classified as an all-rounder, was a tempting pick, the current Patna captain Ankit seems like the safer pick. The Patna left corner is the rock of their defensive unit and has done a solid job so far, scoring 36 tackle points in 12 matches.
He's another potential Dream11 captaincy option for this one.
DEL vs PAT Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Devank/Yogesh
Ayan/ Ankit
Ashu Malik
Four Must-Picks for DEL vs PAT, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 78
Devank, Ashu Malik, Yogesh, and Ankit.
DEL vs PAT Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
This is an extremely tough game to set a Dream11 team for, with both teams well-matched and filled with plenty of Dream11 picks. The raider category, in particular, is a nightmare to choose from, although Naveen Kumar is an easier choice to leave out of your teams than the others.
Coming to captaincy, Devank and Ashu Malik are the top picks, with the latter's propensity to score more touch points putting him slightly ahead of the Patna starlet, with the likes of Ayan, Ankit, and Yogesh offering solid alternatives.
DEL vs PAT Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Yogesh, Gaurav Chillar, and Deepak Singh.
All-Rounders: Ankit.
Raiders: Devank, Ashu Malik, and Ayan Lohchab.
Captain: Ashu Malik. Vice-captain: Ayan.
DEL vs PAT Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Yogesh Dahiya.
All-Rounders: Ashish Malik and Ankit.
Raiders: Naveen Kumar, Ashu Malik, Ayan Lohchab, and Devank.
Captain: Devank. Vice-captain: Ankit.