The 85th match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 will start shortly between the Patna Pirates and the Bengaluru Bulls. Patna can inch a step closer to the PKL 11 playoffs by winning tonight's game. They are seventh in the points table right now, having registered seven wins from 13 matches.
On the other side, the Bengaluru Bulls have been almost eliminated from Pro Kabaddi League 2024. The Bulls are 12th in the points table at the moment. In 14 matches, the Bulls have recorded only two victories. They have zero wins in their previous five outings.
The Patna Pirates will be the overwhelming favorites to win against the Bengaluru Bulls at the Noida Indoor Stadium tonight. Before the 85th game of the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 gets underway, here's a look at the three players who Dream11 users can pick as captain or vice-captain for their respective fantasy teams.
#1 Devank Dalal, Patna Pirates
Whenever the Patna Pirates play a match in the Pro Kabaddi League 2024, Devank Dalal is always a safe choice for captaincy or vice-captaincy in fantasy contests. Devank has played the primary raider's role to perfection for the Pirates, scoring 164 raid points in 13 matches.
The rising star is currently at the top of the PKL 11 raiders' leaderboard, and it should not be a surprise if he extends his lead at the top tonight. Bengaluru Bulls' defense has been quite inconsistent, which is why Devank will have a golden opportunity to score another Super 10 in the tournament.
In Patna Pirates' previous PKL match against Dabang Delhi KC, Devank stole the show by scoring 15 points. 11 out of those 15 points were touch points, highlighting that the opposition defenders had no idea of how to stop him.
#2 Ayan Lohchab, Patna Pirates
It is rare to see two inexperienced raiders dominate in the same team in the Pro Kabaddi League, but Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab have done an incredible job for the Patna Pirates. Not many fans would have expected any of the two raiders to make the impact that they have already in the Pro Kabaddi League 2024.
While Devank Dalal is number one in the Most Raid Points list right now, Ayan Lohchab stands ninth. Ayan has scored 100 raid points in 13 matches, averaging more than seven raid points per game. He managed only three points against Dabang Delhi KC, but it will be a huge mistake to leave him out of the fantasy teams tonight because of that performance.
#3 Nitin Rawal, Bengaluru Bulls
It has been a forgettable season for the Bengaluru Bulls, but not for the team's all-rounder Nitin Rawal. The seasoned campaigner has brought his experience to the fore in the Pro Kabaddi League 2024, earning 49 tackle points in 14 matches for the Bulls.
Nitin Rawal has been the only bright spot of the Bengaluru Bulls' defense. He will have a huge responsibility of stopping Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal tonight. Considering the form he is in, Nitin should be able to stop both raiders at least a couple of times.