Tuesday night's (November 5) Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) action will see the Jaipur Pink Panthers and the UP Yoddhas clash in what promises to be an exciting match. The two teams are scheduled to take to the mat at 9 PM, in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium.
The Panthers and Yoddhas head into the match in dire need of a win, with both losing two of their last three games. The two teams began their season 11 looking strong, but have failed to live up to expectations after their initial performances.
For Jaipur, their campaign this year began on a victorious note as they edged past the Bengal Warriorz, before dealing a devastating blow to the Telugu Titans. Captain Arjun Deshwal played a major role in these wins, and the Panthers’ overreliance on their star raider quickly became obvious.
Their next match saw the Haryana Steelers quiet Deshwal early, resulting in Jaipur tasting their first loss of the season. Since then, they have managed to tie against the Thalaivas, while losing to U Mumba, making it clear that other raiders need to step up.
The UP Yoddhas have had a similar run this PKL season. They began their campaign with three wins in their first four matches. However, they struggled to keep that momentum going and were dealt back-to-back losses against the Haryana Steelers and Patna Pirates.
The Yoddhas have put up several memorable performances on the attack, with the likes of Surender Gill and Bhavani Rajput showing consistent form. However, they have to step up their defense to return to their winning ways.
PKL 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas prediction
When the Jaipur Pink Panthers and UP Yoddhas take on each other tonight, both will be desperate for a win. While the Yoddhas haven't had the strongest defense of late, Jaipur's overreliance on Arjun Deshwal might prove to be their Achilles heel.
Prediction: UP Yoddhas to win this PKL 2024 match.