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The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 enters a thrilling phase with the 27th match featuring the Patna Pirates and Dabang Delhi KC. Scheduled for October 31 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, this encounter is critical for both teams to regain lost momentum and secure their positions in the league standings.
Patna Pirates have had a dismal start to PKL 2024, languishing at the 11th spot with just one win from their three outings. Their campaign kicked off with a humiliating loss to the Puneri Paltan, where they were thoroughly outplayed.
Although they managed a comeback win against Tamil Thalaivas, thanks largely to Devank's explosive performance with 25 raid points, their inconsistency remains alarming.
In their most recent match against the struggling Telugu Titans, Patna led at halftime but collapsed in the second half to lose 28-26. This defeat exposed glaring deficiencies in their defense, which managed a dismal success rate of only 30.43%. The team’s raiding, spearheaded by Devank and Ayan who combined for 13 raid points, showed promise but was undermined by their shambolic defense.
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If the Pirates are to have any chance of climbing up the table, they must address their defensive frailties. The players need to step up and show the commitment that is lacking in their performances.
Dabang Delhi KC finds themselves in a precarious position as well, with two wins and three losses in five matches. Their previous game against Bengaluru Bulls was particularly disappointing; despite leading by eight points at halftime, they squandered the advantage and lost by just one point (34-33). The absence of star raider Naveen Kumar due to injury left a significant void that the team struggled to fill.
Ashu Malik did deliver another commendable performance, achieving a Super 10, while Vinay contributed effectively with six points. However, the team’s defensive efforts were sorely lacking, with only Sandeep managing to offer some resistance with four tackle points.
The fact that they could only muster four raid points in the second half is particularly troubling and indicative of deeper issues within the team’s strategy and execution.
Dabang Delhi must find a way to stabilize their raiding game and bolster their defense to avoid repeating past mistakes. They have the talent but need to convert that potential into consistent performances on the mat.
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi KC Match Details
Match: Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi KC, Match 27, PKL 2024
Date: October 31, 2024, 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi KC Form Guide in PKL 2024
Patna Pirates (PAT): LWL
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): LLWLW
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi KC Player Squads
Patna Pirates (PAT): Kunal Mehta, Sudhakar M, Sandeep Kumar, Sahil Patil, Deepak, Ayan, Jang Kun Lee, Meetu Sharma, Devank, Pravinder, Manish, Abinand Subhash, Navdeep, Shubham Shinde (C), Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvraj, Deepak Rajender Singh, Prashant Kumar Rathi, Aman, Sagar, Babu Murugasan, Ankit, Gurdeep
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 Chouhan
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi KC Expected Playing 7
Patna Pirates (PAT): Devank, Gurdeep, Deepak, Ayan, Sandeep, Shubham Shinde (C), Ankit
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): Vinay, Ashu Malik (C), Sandeep, Ashish, Rinku Narwal, Brijendra Chaudhary, Nitin Panwar
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi KC Match Prediction
This match is a must-win for both teams, but Dabang Delhi KC is better positioned to claim victory. Patna’s defensive woes and inconsistent performances give Dabang Delhi an edge, especially if they can utilize their attacking strengths effectively. With Delhi's ability to bounce back from setbacks and their roster's depth, they should exploit the vulnerabilities of a disheartened Patna side.
Prediction: Dabang Delhi KC to win by 5 points.
Patna Pirates 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
