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U Mumba and the Telugu Titans go head-to-head in the 82nd match of Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Thursday, November 28, at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
Both teams have eight wins in 13 matches to their name and sit pretty in the top half of the points table in what is a major improvement for both sides from last season. U Mumba, currently in second, will want to bridge the gap between themselves and league leaders Haryana Steelers, which currently stands at eleven points.
Meanwhile, the Telugu Titans, who lost in their last outing against the Gujarat Giants, will want to return to winning ways, and ensure that their campaign to make the playoffs moves along with as little hitches as possible.
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This should be a fascinating clash, and on that note, let's explore three possible Dream11 surprise picks.
#3 Rohit Raghav (ALL) (MUM)
Raiding all-rounder Rohit Raghav's importance to this U Mumba team can't be overstated, with his impactful contributions off the bench helping them get on the right side of many close ties. Scoring 39 raid points and six tackle points in 11 appearances, mostly off the bench, requires high levels of consistency, and it's surprising to see him not getting a consistent run as a starter.
In fact, with Amirmohammad Zafardanesh missing from U Mumba's last game against the Bulls, it was Stuwart Singh who got the nod in the starting 7 over Rohit, but with the former struggling to create an impact, Rohit Raghav could return to the starting lineup for this one.
If he does, he could be a very valuable Dream11 surprise pick, similar to what Moein Shafaghi has been for the Tamil Thalaivas.
#2 Ajit Pawar (DEF) (TEL)
A left cover defender who has silently had a solid season for his team is the Telugu Titans' Ajit Pawar. Rarely has he seen his name being spoken of highly when talking about the Titans' success, but Ajit's contributions, whether at initiating tackles or joining in support have been invaluable to his team.
He has scored 24 tackle points in 13 appearances, and averaging nearly two tackle points/ match as a left cover shows how good he has been. Against the likes of left raiders such as Ajit Chauhan and M Dhanasekar who could put in lot of raids, Ajit has an increased opportunity of scoring tackle points.
He could also be forced to deputize in the left corner if Ankit Jaglan is sent to the bench, creating another route to scoring points for him. A powerful Dream11 option, he's one to keep an eye on in this fixture.
#1 Shankar Gadai (ALL) (TEL)
A lot was expected of star signing Krishan Dhull in the Titans' right corner after he made the switch from the Pirates at the PKL 11 auction, but after a High 5 in their first match against the Bengaluru Bulls, Krishan struggled to make any impact in upcoming games.
Luckily for them, Shankar Gadai has done a solid job as his replacement and has been instrumental in driving the Titans forward this season. The all-rounder has scored 13 tackle points and one raid point in eight appearances this season, and is a secure starter in their lineup.
He should be kept busy in that right corner position against U Mumba, and his chances of scoring 3-4 tackle points are fairly high for the same reasons as Ajit Pawar. He could be a strong Dream11 surprise pick.
