The Haryana Steelers (HAR) and the Bengaluru Bulls (BLR) face off in a clash between two teams at polar opposite ends of the PKL 11 points table on Wednesday, December 11, at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune.
The Steelers have all but qualified for the playoffs and are 14 points clear at the top of the points table after their crushing 46-26 win over the Telugu Titans. They could become the first team to qualify for the playoffs with a win tonight against a struggling Bulls, and that's what Manpreet Singh and Co. will be looking for.
Meanwhile, a Super 10 for Pardeep Narwal was about the only positive in another dour Bulls performance, as they lost 29-44 to the Bengal Warriorz, with even Nitin Rawal having a sub-par outing.
HAR vs BLR Match Details
Match: HAR vs BLR, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 105
Date and Time: December 11, 2024; 8 pm IST
Venue: Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
HAR vs BLR Probable Playing 7s
Haryana Steelers
Rahul Sethpal (C), Mohammadreza Shadloui, Sanjay, Jaideep Dahiya, Vinay, Vishal Tate/Vikul Lamba, and Shivam Patare.
Bengaluru Bulls
Pardeep Narwal (C), Nitin Rawal, Jai Bhagwan/Sushil, Saurabh Nandal, Ajinkya Pawar, Lucky Kumar/ Sunny, and Parteek.
HAR vs BLR Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 105
Raider - Shivam Patare
Shivam Patare has been in terrific form for the Steelers in recent games, and has quickly crossed the 100-point mark for the season. He is currently on 116 raid points and four tackle points in 16 appearances.
In recent matches, he has been the Steelers' lead raider ahead of Vinay, and against the weaker right side of the Bulls' defense, expect him to rack up the Dream11 points.
Defender - Rahul Sethpal
Right corners and left covers always enjoy playing against the Bengaluru Bulls, and one of the best right corners in the league, Rahul Sethpal will be eyeing a High 5 at minimum in this fixture. The rock-solid defender has already scored 53 tackle points for the season and could add heavily to that tally tonight.
All-Rounder - Mohammadreza Shadloui/Nitin Rawal
Two of the best Dream11 all-rounders this season, Nitin Rawal and Mohammadreza Shadloui, have been incredible throughout PKL 11, scoring more than 60 tackle points. Shadloui has also done really well as a raider and will be the first-choice captaincy option, but Nitin is also a must-have and isn't a bad captaincy punt either.
HAR vs BLR Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Mohammadreza Shadloui
Rahul Sethpal
Nitin Rawal
Four Must-Picks for HAR vs BLR, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 105
Mohammadreza Shadloui, Rahul Sethpal, Shivam Patare/Vinay, and Nitin Rawal.
HAR vs BLR Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
Haryana should win this one at a canter, and most Dream11 players will be looking to include 5-6 players from the Steelers in their teams, but the competitive pricing makes that impossible with five from Haryana and two from the Bulls the ideal team combination.
Backing Shadloui, Rahul Sethpal, Shivam Patare, and Nitin Rawal is the way to go, with Jaideep Dahiya the best Dream11 differential against a predominantly left-sided Bulls' raiding unit.
HAR vs BLR Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Rahul Sethpal, Jaideep Dahiya, and Saurabh Nandal.
All-Rounders: Nitin Rawal and Mohammadreza Shadloui.
Raiders: Shivam Patare and Vinay.
Captain: Mohammadreza Shadloui. Vice-captain: Rahul Sethpal.
HAR vs BLR Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Sanjay and Rahul Sethpal.
All-Rounders: Mohammadreza Shadloui, Nitin Rawal, and Parteek.
Raiders: Shivam Patare and Pardeep Narwal.
Captain: Mohammadreza Shadloui. Vice-captain: Nitin Rawal.