The Patna Pirates and the U Mumba will face off in Eliminator 2 of Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Thursday, November 26, at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune.
Winless outings in their last two matches cost the Pirates a spot in the top two, but with 13 wins in 22 games and a fourth-place finish, they'll definitely be happy with their efforts in the group stage. With a well-settled and in-form starting 7, expect them to make a bid for their fourth PKL title.
Meanwhile, the U Mumba had to wait till the final match of the season to confirm their qualification for the playoffs despite performing pretty solidly throughout their campaign. However, a slump in form in the second half of the season saw them finish fifth.
Nevertheless, after beating the Pirates in both their group-stage meetings, they'll back themselves to make it three in three and meet the Dabang Delhi KC in the second semi-final tomorrow.
PAT vs MUM Match Details
Match: PAT vs MUM, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 134, Eliminator 2
Date and Time: December 26, 2024; 9.00 pm IST
Venue: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
PAT vs MUM Probable Playing 7s
Patna Pirates
Ankit (C), Shubham Shinde/Navdeep, Gurdeep, Deepak Singh, Sudhakar M, Ayan, and Devank.
U Mumba
Sunil Kumar (c), Rinku/ Amir Ghorbani, Parvesh Bhainswal, Lokesh Ghosliya, Manjeet, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, and Ajit Chauhan.
PAT vs MUM Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 134 - Eliminator 2
Raider - Devank/ Ajit Chauhan
Devank is clearly the best Dream11 raiding option on form and overall consistency throughout the season. However, U Mumba's lead raider Ajit Chauhan was sensational in both of his matches against the Pirates and that individual match-up alone makes him an essential pick for this fixture as well.
With the very impressive Ayan Lohchab and Manjeet also available for selection, Dream11 players are really spoilt for choice in the raiders' category.
Defender - Deepak Singh/ Sunil Kumar
The two right covers, Deepak Singh and Sunil Kumar are the best Dream11 defensive options for this fixture. Patna's acquisition of Deepak has been one of the signings of the season as he's currently the highest point-scoring cover defender, scoring 59 tackle points in 22 fixtures.
Meanwhile, U Mumba captain Sunil Kumar has also had a solid season, registering a High 5 against the Pirates. Expect the two players to potentially haul big in this fixture.
All-Rounder - Ankit
Patna's captain and left corner Ankit is easily the best Dream11 all-rounder option, with the inconsistent Zafardanesh his only competition in the category. Ankit has been terrific for his side this season, amassing 70 tackle points in 22 matches. He's one of the captaincy contenders in this fixture.
PAT vs MUM Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Devank
Ankit
Ajit Chauhan/ Sunil Kumar/ Ayan Lohchab
Four Must-Picks for PAT vs MUM, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 134 - Eliminator 2
Ajit Chauhan, Devank, Deepak Singh, and Ankit.
PAT vs MUM Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
This should be another really close outing with little to separate the two teams, making this a hard game to select a team for. The U Mumba lost Sombir midway through the campaign, and his replacement Lokesh hasn't been able to replicate his predecessor. That does give Devank an advantage as a raider and a Dream11 pick.
Defensively, Ankit, Deepak Singh, and Sunil Kumar are the best options on paper, with Parvesh Bhainswal and Rinku decent differential selections.
PAT vs MUM Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Sunil Kumar, Deepak Singh, and Lokesh Ghosliya
All-Rounders: Ankit.
Raiders: Manjeet, Devank, and Ajit Chauhan.
Captain: Devank. | Vice-captain: Ajit Chauhan.
PAT vs MUM Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Deepak Singh, Lokesh Ghosliya/Navdeep, and Parvesh Bhainswal.
All-Rounders: Ankit.
Raiders: Devank, Ayan Lohchab, and Ajit Chauhan.
Captain: Ankit. I Vice-captain: Devank/ Ajit Chauhan.