Gujarat Giants vs U Mumba: Who will win today's PKL Match No. 12?

The Season 2 champions of the Pro Kabaddi League, U Mumba take on the Gujarat Giants in the 12th match of the PKL Season 11 tonight (Wednesday, October 23). The game will be played at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.

Both teams have played their respective first matches of the season and had contrasting starts. Gujarat Giants ended up on the right side of things as they narrowly beat the Bengaluru Bulls by 36-32 to take five points from the game. Currently, they are seated sixth on the points table.

Sombir stole the show in their defense unit and returned with six points to his name. Their latest big-money acquisition, Guman Singh, had a good start in his new franchise, picking up six points across 13 raids. Parteek Dahiya and Himanshu Singh picked up eight points and seven points, respectively. While their defense took the back foot in the game, their raiding unit led the show and helped them win.

As for U Mumba, their start to the season was a poor one. They played their opening game against Dabang Delhi K.C. and slumped to a 36-28 defeat. They failed to pick up a point from the game and have an -8 point difference to their name.

Ajit Chavan, on his PKL debut, picked up a Super 10, with Amirmohammad Zafardanesh picking up 11 points with his all-round performance. U Mumba's defense will have to come to the center and put on a show to help them pick up their first win of the season. This match will be a contest for Sunil Kumar and Parvesh Bhainswal as they will be up against their former franchise.

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PKL 2024, Gujarat Giants vs U Mumba Prediction: Can the Giants beat U Mumba?

Gujarat Giants have the upper hand in this contest. They have won on nine occasions compared to the four wins U Mumba have to their name (one tie). The two teams will square off for the 15th time in the league's history, so fans can expect a cracking contest.

Prediction: U Mumba to win PKL Match 12