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

#4 Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates) vs Mahender Singh (Bengaluru Bulls)

Mahender Singh's tackling is hugely important if Bengaluru are to make the playoffs

Patna Pirates depend heavily on captain Pardeep Narwal and his raiding ability and need him to get back to form ahead of the Super Playoffs.

Narwal would be keen to get some points on the board and help his team in their last league match as they take on the Bengaluru Bulls.

Utilising his power and pace exceptionally well, Pardeep has notched up a total of 247 points in 20 matches and would be looking to score as he normally does against Bengaluru.

Fighting for a position in the Super Playoffs, the Bulls would be focused on ensuring they keep the intensity up and would not want to allow Pardeep Narwal to score easily.

Mahender Singh has been solid in defence for Bengaluru, scoring 41 points in his 19 matches, as he has exhibited his power and athleticism well.

Their clash will decide the outcome of the match and might have a bearing on the overall standings.