The Jaipur Pink Panthers (JAI) and the Puneri Paltan (PUN), the last two PKL champions, face off in the 60th match of Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Sunday, November 17, at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
Jaipur's campaign has got back on track after a wobbly couple of games, with two wins in a row. In their last match, they registered a 32-24 win over the Gujarat Giants, with Arjun Deshwal well supported by Neeraj Narwal in a match where raid points were at a premium. That should continue against a tight Puneri Paltan defensive unit.
Meanwhile, the Paltan would be disappointed with the result in their previous outing against Dabang Delhi KC. A late surge from Ashu Malik's side helped them hold the defending champions to a 38-38 tie. However, they looked pretty comfortable even without captain Aslam Inamdar, and they'll want to move to the top of the table with a win here.
JAI vs PUN Match Details
Match: JAI vs PUN, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 60
Date and Time: November 17, 2024; 9 pm IST
Venue: Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
JAI vs PUN Probable Playing 7s
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Arjun Deshwal (C), Ankush, Lucky Sharma, Surjeet Singh, Reza Mirbagheri, Neeraj Narwal, and Shrikant Jadhav/ Abhijeet Malik.
Puneri Paltan
Pankaj Mohite (C), Gaurav Khatri, Aman, Abinesh Nadarajan, Mohit Goyat, Sanket Sawant, and Akash Shinde.
JAI vs PUN Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 60
Raider - Arjun Deshwal
Arjun Deshwal has returned to form at just the right time for Jaipur, scoring 48 points in the last three matches for his side. While Mohit Goyat, Akash Shinde, and Pankaj Mohite are intriguing alternatives, Arjun is the standout Dream11 raiding pick.
Defender - Gaurav Khatri
Gaurav Khatri has been the best defender in the league by quite some margin, scoring 37 tackle points in only nine matches. He's one of the highest point-scorers on Dream11 this season and is easily the standout option among the defenders despite the presence of Surjeet Singh, Ankush, and Aman.
All-Rounder - Reza Mirbagheri
Reza Mirbagheri has been in terrific form in the last couple of outings, and against an energetic and efficient Puneri Paltan raiding unit, the Iranian will have to be at his best for his team to get a win here. His 22 tackle points in nine matches is a stellar number for a left cover defender, and he's a solid Dream11 pick, although the same can be said about Abinesh Nadarajan.
JAI vs PUN Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Arjun Deshwal
Gaurav Khatri
Reza Mirbagheri
Four Must-Picks for JAI vs PUN, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 60
Arjun Deshwal, Reza Mirbagheri, Gaurav Khatri, Aman/Abinesh Nadarajan.
JAI vs PUN Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
While one would've certainly backed the Paltan to win this fixture at the start of the season, an injury to captain Aslam Inamdar, a couple of negative results, and an in-form Jaipur side makes this a slightly tricky game to predict, although the Paltan still have a slight edge.
Arjun Deshwal and Gaurav Khatri are must-haves, with Mohit Goyat also potentially falling in the same bracket. Alongside Reza Mirbagheri and Aman, they're also the best Dream11 captaincy picks.
JAI vs PUN Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Ankush, Gaurav Khatri, and Sanket Sawant.
All-Rounders: Abinesh Nadarajan and Reza Mirbagheri.
Raiders: Arjun Deshwal and Mohit Goyat.
Captain: Arjun Deshwal. Vice-captain: Gaurav Khatri.
JAI vs PUN Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Lucky Sharma, Aman, and Gaurav Khatri.
All-Rounders: Reza Mirbagheri.
Raiders: Arjun Deshwal, Akash Shinde, and Mohit Goyat.
Captain: Gaurav Khatri/Aman. Vice-captain: Mohit Goyat.