The Jaipur Pink Panthers (JAI) go up against the Patna Pirates (PAT) in the first match of a doubleheader on the penultimate day of the Hyderabad leg of Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Friday, November 8, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.
Both teams enter this match after finishing on the opposite end of two really close matches. While the Jaipur Pink Panthers edged the UP Yoddhas in a thrilling tie that finished 33-30 in their favor, the Pirates gifted a win to U Mumba in the final minutes of the match, losing 40-42 despite a 15-point haul from the in-form Devank.
Arjun Deshwal's struggles continued for Jaipur, with the star raider restricted to five points by the Yoddhas' defense, but a robust defensive performance and a useful contribution from Neeraj Narwal helped them get the win. Meanwhile, Patna struggled defensively, with their two corners contributing just one tackle point combined, and that proved to be their undoing.
JAI vs PAT Match Details
Match: JAI vs PAT, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 41
Date and Time: November 8, 2024; 8 pm IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
JAI vs PAT Probable Playing 7s
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Arjun Deshwal (C), Ankush, Arpit Saroha/ Lucky Sharma, Surjeet Singh, Reza Mirbagheri, Neeraj Narwal, and Ritik Sharma/Vikash Khandola.
Patna Pirates
Shubham Shinde (C), Ankit Jaglan, Gurdeep/Arkam Shaikh, Deepak Singh, Sandeep Kumar/Sudhakar M, Ayan, and Devank.
JAI vs PAT Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 41
Raider - Devank
Devank is easily the find of the season, and his performances have single-handedly driven the Pirates so far. The skillful raider has amassed 76 raid points in only six matches, and he could well be a better Dream11 option than Arjun Deshwal.
Because of his history, Arjun is of course, a must-have for me, but with the Jaipur captain not having a Super 10 in his last four outings, Devank could well be a better captaincy option in this match.
Defender - Ankush
Ankush has been the best defender for Jaipur by a country mile this season. Getting past a slow start, the left corner has scored 17 tackle points in six matches, and he'll be the key for Jaipur to deal with the in-form Devank.
If right corner Arpit Saroha gets another start, he will be a terrific Dream11 option. At 10.5 credits, the right corner could be a great enabler to afford the more expensive options.
All-Rounder - Ankit
Patna's narrow defeat to U Mumba could well be attributed to an off-day for left corner Ankit, who could manage only one tackle point on the night. The left corner is someone the Pirates lean heavily on for defensive leadership, and he has largely delivered so far, picking up 19 tackle points in six matches.
Neeraj Narwal and Reza Mirbagheri are also interesting Dream11 options who cost less.
JAI vs PAT Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Arjun Deshwal
Devank
Ankush/Ankit
Four Must-Picks for JAI vs PAT, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 41
Arjun Deshwal, Devank, Ankit, and Ankush.
JAI vs PAT Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
This is a tough game to set a Dream11 team for, with lots of options priced rather expensively, and one might not be able to include players like Surjeet Singh along with regulars like Ankit, Devank, and Arjun Deshwal.
The above-mentioned three players and left corner Ankush Rathee could be considered must-haves, but the likes of Deepak Singh, Ayan Lohchab, Reza Mirbagheri, and Neeraj Narwal offer interesting Dream11 alternatives.
JAI vs PAT Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Ankush and Deepak Singh/Surjeet Singh.
All-Rounders: Ankit, Neeraj Narwal, and Reza Mirbagheri.
Raiders: Arjun Deshwal and Devank.
Captain: Devank. Vice-captain: Ankush/Arjun Deshwal.
JAI vs PAT Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Surjeet Singh, Ankush Rathee, and Arpit Saroha.
All-Rounders: Ankit.
Raiders: Arjun Deshwal, Devank, and Ayan Lohchab.
Captain: Arjun Deshwal. Vice-captain: Ankit