Season 2 champions U Mumba (MUM) will face Haryana Steelers (HAR) in Match 48 of PKL Season 11 on November 11 at Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida. The game starts at 9:00 PM IST.
U Mumba are currently second in the standings with 29 points, having recorded five wins, two losses, and one draw across their eight games. In their recent outing, they edged past UP Yoddhas with a 35-33 score, showcasing their form and positioning themselves as contenders for the top spots.
Meanwhile, Haryana Steelers stand close behind at third with 26 points. They have secured five wins and two losses in seven matches, most recently defeating Gujarat Giants 39-23. Their balanced attack and defense have been instrumental in securing wins this season.
In head-to-head meetings, U Mumba lead with seven victories out of 15 games, while Haryana Steelers have six wins, and two games ended in ties.
Here are the three players you can pick as captain or vice-captain for this match:
#1 Ajit Chouhan, U Mumba
Ajit is U Mumba's leading raider this season with 66 raid points in eight matches, making him the primary scoring force. He's got three super raids and three super 10s to his name.
In his previous match, he added eight points to his tally, showing consistency in each appearance. Ajit’s ability to gather points regularly positions him as a strong fantasy option for this encounter.
#2 Vinay, Haryana Steelers
Vinay has accumulated 52 raid points in seven games, emerging as the main raider for Haryana Steelers. His scoring contributions have been crucial in pushing Haryana Steelers up the points table. He's the top raider for the Steelers in the previous season and he's continuing his good run.
Vinay’s consistent performance makes him a suitable pick for fantasy, with his last match contributing significantly to the team’s recent success.
#3 Mohammadreza Shadlou, Haryana Steelers
Shadloui has been instrumental for Haryana Steelers with 22 tackle points and 18 raid points across the season, showing his versatility on both ends of the mat.
In his last match against Gujarat Giants, he delivered a standout performance, with a super tackle and a super raid. He's contributing effectively in both raiding and defending in the current edition of the PKL.