Pro Kabaddi 2024, MUM vs DEL: Preview, probable starting 7s, prediction, and live-streaming details for U Mumba vs Dabang Delhi KC

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 is set to bring a heated face-off as U Mumba seek redemption against Dabang Delhi KC in Match 36 on November 5. This match at Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Indoor Stadium will give U Mumba a chance to avenge their opening-game defeat at Delhi’s hands.

U Mumba started the season with promise, bouncing back from the initial loss to Delhi by securing two wins and a tie. However, their recent 35-28 defeat to Puneri Paltan in the Maharashtrian Derby exposed their lingering weaknesses, particularly in defense.

Touted as one of the league’s top defensive units with stalwarts like captain Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, and Rinku, U Mumba’s defense has been alarmingly inconsistent. Their struggles were evident against Pune, as they collectively managed just five tackle points, a far cry from the robust performances they’re capable of.

On the raiding front, the absence of a reliable lead raider has hurt them. Youngster Ajit Chavan has shouldered the responsibility admirably, but with experienced raiders like Amirmohammad Zafardanesh and Manjeet failing to deliver consistently, U Mumba’s offense lacks the necessary firepower. Ajit can’t do it alone; he needs stronger support from his teammates. If they fail to revitalize both their defense and raiding strategies, U Mumba risk falling further down the standings, currently sitting uncomfortably at ninth.

Dabang Delhi KC’s season took a drastic turn following Naveen Kumar’s injury, echoing last season’s woes. Although they managed two wins in their first three games, Delhi have now spiraled into a three-match losing streak. Naveen’s absence has left a void, particularly in raiding consistency.

While Ashu Malik has stepped up admirably, frequently securing double-digit raid points, the team is struggling to find a winning balance without their star player. Ashu got another Super 10 against Patna Pirates, with Vinay also chipping in a Super 10, but these isolated efforts haven’t been enough.

Delhi’s defense has been disappointing as the defenders consistently leak points, putting pressure on the raiders to compensate for their lapses. In their last outing against Patna Pirates, Delhi’s defense managed only seven tackle points, allowing their opponents to claim a 44-30 victory.

If Delhi's defense doesn’t tighten up, and if they keep relying on Ashu alone, their slide down the standings will continue. Currently at the tenth spot, the team desperately needs to rethink their defensive strategy and look for other dependable scoring options if they are to bounce back.

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U Mumba vs Dabang Delhi KC Match Details

Match: U Mumba vs Dabang Delhi KC, Match 36, PKL 2024

Date: November 5, 2024, 9:00 PM IST

Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad

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U Mumba vs Dabang Delhi KC Form Guide in PKL 2024

U Mumba (MUM): LWTWL

Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): LLLWL

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U Mumba vs Dabang Delhi KC 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

Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): Naveen Kumar (C), Rahul, Ashish, Mohit, Himmat Antil, Vinay, Sandeep, Ashu Malik (C), Gaurav Chhillar, Himanshu, Mohammad Baba Ali, Monu Sharma, Vikrant, Yogesh, Parveen, Manu, Brijendra Singh Chaudhary, Nitin Panwar, Rinku Narwal, Shivam, Ajit Chavan

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U Mumba vs Dabang Delhi KC Expected Playing 7

U Mumba (MUM): Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Sunil Kumar (C), Parvesh Bhainswal, Sombir, Rinku, Manjeet, Ajit Chavan

Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): Vinay, Ashu Malik (C), Sandeep, Ashish, Yogesh, Ashish Malik, Nitin Panwar

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U Mumba vs Dabang Delhi KC Match Prediction

U Mumba have the edge heading into this match, primarily because they’ve shown the ability to come together as a unit, even if inconsistently. Their defense, though not as sharp as expected, still holds potential against a struggling Delhi side that haven't been able to find solutions without Naveen Kumar. Ajit Chavan could pose a significant threat to Delhi’s leaky defense, especially if U Mumba’s defenders play up to their potential.

For Delhi, the situation looks bleak unless they can secure more cohesion in defense and spread the raiding responsibility beyond Ashu Malik. A win for Delhi will depend heavily on their ability to stifle U Mumba’s defense and avoid giving away easy points, a task they’ve struggled with in recent games.

Prediction: U Mumba to win by a margin of 6-8 points.

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U Mumba vs Dabang Delhi KC Telecast Details

TV: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu and Star Sports 1 Kannada

Live Stream: Disney+ Hotstar