Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Tamil Thalaivas: Who will win today's PKL Match 19?

Sunday night's Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 matches will feature a highly anticipated clash between the Jaipur Pink Panthers and the Tamil Thalaivas. The two teams will be in action today (October 27) at 8 pm at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.

Going into this match, both teams have had similar form, winning their first two matches and losing their third. The two sides have shown promise. As the Panthers look to win a third PKL title and the Thalaivas chase their maiden victory, fans should expect a close encounter.

Jaipur began their campaign in Season 11 against the Bengal Warriorz, winning 39-34, before going on to dominate the Telugu Titans 52-22. Captain Arjun Deshwal was the star in both matches, scoring 15 raid points in the first game and 19 in the second.

However, a lukewarm performance from Deshwal against the Haryana Steelers quickly sent the team reeling, as they lost their first match of the season 25-37. The Panthers have a strong defense in Surjeet Singh, Reza Mirbagheri, Lucky Sharma, and Ankush Rathee, and will need to avoid being overly dependent on Deshwal in their upcoming match.

On the other end, the Tamil Thalaivas boast a more balanced side. The team's stars on the attacking end have been Narender Kandola and Sachin, as they claimed 10 points apiece in their opening match against the Telugu Titans, and followed it up with nine and eight points, respectively, against the Puneri Paltan.

Meanwhile, captain Sahil Gulia has been a powerhouse on the defense, joined by the likes of Nitesh Kumar and Aashish. However, the team's defense did stumble against the Patna Pirates in their third match, and will be looking to rectify that tonight.

PKL 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Tamil Thalaivas prediction

Prior to their clash tonight, the Jaipur Pink Panthers and the Tamil Thalaivas have locked horns 10 times in the PKL. The Panthers have fared better over the years, winning six matches, losing two, and two ending in a tie. However, with their victory against Pune, the Thalaivas have already proven that they're hungry to win against all odds. While the upcoming match guarantees to be a close fight, the scale could tip in favor of the Thalaivas if they can contain Arjun Deshwal.

Prediction: Tamil Thalaivas to win this PKL 2024 match.