Pro Kabaddi League Season 5: 5 player battles to watch out for in the Chennai leg

#2 Nitin Tomar (U.P. Yoddha) vs Girish Maruti Ernak (Puneri Paltan)

Ernak's strength and physicality has been key to Pune's brilliant performances

Debutants U.P. Yoddha have lost their way slightly in recent encounters as they stand third in Zone B with 48 points from 17 matches.

They will rely on raider Nitin Tomar to get their season back on track as they take on Puneri Paltan. Tomar has registered 140 raid points so far and is third on the list of raiders with maximum points in season five.

His powerful style of raiding is tough to defend against and helps him get points in bunches. He will have to be at his best against Pune's Girish Maruti Ernak to help his team win.

Ernak is one of the strongest defenders in the league and uses his strength and size very well to stop opposition raiders. The left corner has scored 33 points from 11 matches and is key to the Paltan's hopes.

Puneri Paltan are yet to play their home matches and on the basis of their current form, have the most well-balanced team in the league, having won nine of their 12 matches.