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

Bhardwaj holds the key to the Titans stopping Deepak Niwas Hooda

#5 Vishal Bhardwaj (Telugu Titans) vs Deepak Niwas Hooda (Puneri Paltan)

The Titans have suffered the most number of defeats in season five of the Pro Kabaddi League and on most occasions, it is their defence that has let them down.

Despite counting the defender with the second-highest points in their ranks, the team from Hyderabad have failed to provide all-rounder Vishal Bhardwaj with enough support on the defensive front

With 32 points, Bhardwaj has been very consistent and has used his positioning and swift movement to great effect, doing his best to nullify the opponent's threat.

Deepak Niwas Hooda will have his task cut out as Pune look to get the win and continue their good start to the tournament. Having scored 36 points so far, Hooda will be on the offensive against the Titans as he attempts to get another key win for his team.