A reverse fixture of the season's curtain raiser awaits us as Season 6 champions Bengaluru Bulls take on hosts Telugu Titans in Match 30 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 on Saturday, November 2. The GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, will host the contest.
During the Rivalry Week of PKL 11, the southern rivals will lock horns for the second time this season. Interestingly, the two played against each other in their season opener, with Telugu Titans winning the contest.
The Titans have been on an inconsistent run since starting their season with a win.
Two thumping losses against Tamil Thalaivas (29-44) and UP Yoddhas (22-52) and a close defeat to Dabang Delhi KC (37-41) saw Telugu Titans lose three in a row. But they seemed to have broken the slump with a win over Patna Pirates (28-26). Two wins in five games see them sit 10th on the points table with a -39 points difference and 11 points.
Bengaluru Bulls, meanwhile, were desperate for a win after four consecutive losses. Following their loss to the Titans, the Bulls lost against Gujarat Giants (36-32), followed by losses at the hands of UP Yoddhas (57-36) and defending champions Puneri Paltan (22-36).
Fortunately, they beat Dabang Delhi by a slender margin of 34-33 and registered their first win of the season. Bengaluru Bulls are dead last on the points table with six points and a -46 points difference.
PKL 2024, Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans Prediction: Can the Bulls beat the Titans?
This match will see who cracks under pressure first if their form in the season is anything to go by. Head-to-head, Bengaluru Bulls hold the upper hand, winning 16 of the 24 clashes between these two sides.
However, the Bulls were beaten 29-37 in the most recent clash which sent a message to the other teams in the tournament not to rule the Titans out in the race to the top.
Prediction: Bengaluru Bulls to win PKL Season 11 match number 30