U Mumba are set to take on the Bengal Warriorz in the 17th match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024. Scheduled for October 26, 2024, this encounter at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad promises thrilling action as both teams look to build momentum after mixed starts to their campaigns.
U Mumba currently sit in ninth place in the PKL 11 standings, having won one and lost one of their first two games. The Sunil Kumar-led team began their campaign with a disappointing 36-28 defeat against Dabang Delhi KC. Known for their solid defense, U Mumba’s defenders—Sunil, Parvesh Bhainswal, Rinku, and Sombir—struggled initially, managing only seven tackle points in the opener.
However, U Mumba bounced back with an impressive 33-27victory over Gujarat Giants in their second game. Raider Amirmohammad Zafardanesh led the way with eight raid points and even contributed defensively with two tackle points.
U Mumba’s defenders delivered a solid performance, with Sunil recording three flawless tackle points and Sombir shining with four tackle points from the left corner. This well-rounded performance has given them a boost, and they will aim to build on this momentum against Bengal Warriorz.
Bengal Warriorz are currently placed sixth in the PKL standings with a similar record of one win and one loss. They started their season with a close 34-39 loss to the Jaipur Pink Panthers, but made a strong comeback in their second game, edging out UP Yoddhas 32-29 in a nail-biting contest.
Captain Fazel Atrachali has been instrumental on the defensive front, registering three tackle points against UP Yoddhas, while Mayur Kadam added another three. Raider Maninder Singh contributed eight raid points, while Nitin Dhankar chipped in with seven.
Young Sushil Kambrekar proved to be the game-changer, scoring five raid points and two tackle points at a critical juncture, showcasing his all-round abilities. Bengal Warriorz will be keen to replicate this performance as they take on U Mumba.
U Mumba vs Bengal Warriorz Match Details
Match: U Mumba vs Bengal Warriorz, Match 17, PKL 2024
Date: October 26, 2024, 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
U Mumba vs Bengal Warriorz Form Guide in PKL 2024
U Mumba (MUM): WL
Bengal Warriorz (BEN): WL
U Mumba vs Bengal Warriorz Player Squads
U Mumba (MUM): Deepak Kundu, M. Dhanasekar, Manjeet, Sunny, Sombir, Gokulakannan M, Stuwart Singh, Lokesh Ghosliya, Vishal Choudhary, Aashish Kumar, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Mukilan Shanmugam, Parvesh Bhainswal, Shubham Kumar, Sunil Kumar (C), Ajit Chouhan
Bengal Warriorz (BEN): Vishwas S, Nitin Kumar, Maharudra Garje, Sushil Kambrekar, Maninder Singh, Chai-Ming Chang, Akash B Chavhan, Arjun Rathi, Pranay Vinay Rane, Shreyas Umbardand, Aditya S. Shinde, Manjeet, Deep Kumar, Deepak Arjun Shinde, Yash Malik, Fazel Atrachali (C), Nitesh Kumar, Mayur Jagannath Kadam, Praveen Thakur, Hem Raj, Sambhaji Wabale, Vaibhav Bhausaheb Garje, Sagar Kumar
U Mumba vs Bengal Warriorz Expected Playing 7
U Mumba (MUM): Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Sunil Kumar (C), Parvesh Bhainswal, Sombir, Rinku, Manjeet, Ajit Chavan
Bengal Warriorz (BEN): Maninder Singh, Mayur Kadam, Praveen Thakur, Sushil Kambrekar, Nitin Dhankar, Nitesh Kumar, Fazel Atrachali (C)
U Mumba vs Bengal Warriorz Match Prediction
Given U Mumba’s resurgence and Bengal Warriorz’s balanced approach, this promises to be a tight contest. U Mumba’s defense-heavy strategy might give them an edge if their primary defenders perform as expected.
However, Bengal Warriorz’s experienced raiding unit led by Maninder Singh and the youthful energy of Sushil Kambrekar could tip the scales in their favor. The match is likely to be a closely fought encounter, with Bengal Warriorz slightly favored due to their recent all-round performance.
Prediction: Bengal Warriorz to win by a margin of 3-5 points.
U Mumba vs Bengal Warriorz Telecast Details
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