The Puneri Paltan and the Bengaluru Bulls lock horns in the 110th match of PKL 11 on Friday, December 13, at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune.
This is a must-win game for a Puneri Paltan side that has faltered too often this season, especially after the injury to Aslam Inamdar. Little did the defending champions expect to be fighting for a spot in the playoffs. But with four games remaining, they could well find themselves outside the top half of the table if they slip up once more, as they did in their previous outing against Dabang Delhi KC, losing 26-30.
Meanwhile, the Bulls' miserable campaign continued as they suffered the 15th defeat of their season to the Haryana Steelers, going down 26-37. Nitin Rawal continued his stellar individual season, however, scoring four tackle points to become the first defender to cross the 60 tackle point mark in PKL 11.
PUN vs BLR Match Details
Match: PUN vs BLR, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 110
Date and Time: December 13, 2024; 9pm IST
Venue: Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
PUN vs BLR Probable Playing 7s
Puneri Paltan
Akash Shinde (C), Gaurav Khatri, Aman, Abinesh Nadarajan, Mohit Goyat, Sanket Sawant, and Pankaj Mohite.
Bengaluru Bulls
Pardeep Narwal (C), Nitin Rawal, Jatin/Sushil, Saurabh Nandal, Ajinkya Pawar, Lucky Kumar/ Sunny, and Parteek.
PUN vs BLR Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 110
Raider - Mohit Goyat
Mohit Goyat has been the Paltan's best raider in the last couple of games, and his pace and agility could cause problems for the Bulls' defense tonight. With the likes of Pankaj Mohite, Pardeep Narwal, and Akash Shinde also available, there's no shortage of Dream11 options in the raiders' category, but Mohit is the most proven PKL performer in the last couple of seasons, and as a result, looks the better pick.
Defender - Gaurav Khatri
Gaurav Khatri made a terrific start to the season, but he has hit a rough patch over the last 6-7 games. The Paltan need their most dominating defender to return to form if they want to make the playoffs, and a game against a struggling Bulls' raiding unit could be just what Gaurav needed to get back to form.
He's a potential captaincy candidate for this fixture.
All-Rounder - Nitin Rawal
Nitin Rawal is the clear choice for the best Dream11 option in the all-rounders' category. The Bulls' left corner has been a class apart throughout the season, and he's been a must-have for Dream11 teams for the longest time. Expect him to haul big once more against an inconsistent Pune raiding unit.
PUN vs BLR Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Gaurav Khatri
Nitin Rawal
Mohit Goyat/Abinesh Nadarajan/ Aman
Four Must-Picks for PUN vs BLR, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 110
Gaurav Khatri, Nitin Rawal, Abinesh Nadarajan, and Mohit Goyat.
PUN vs BLR Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
The Paltan have all the incentive to win this and definitely look like the better team on paper going into this one. Still, their inconsistency and the risk of early substitutions for some of their players is the only reason not to go all-in on them because Nitin Rawal is the only Bulls' player who stands out as a solid Dream11 option.
Sanket Sawant and Gaurav Khatri could be excellent options against the Bulls' raiding roster, which is mostly left-sided. Gaurav is a solid captaincy candidate.
Picking at least four players from the Paltan looks like a must for tonight.
PUN vs BLR Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Aman, Saurabh Nandal, and Gaurav Khatri.
All-Rounders: Abinesh Nadarajan and Nitin Rawal.
Raiders: Pardeep Narwal and Mohit Goyat.
Captain: Nitin Rawal. Vice-captain: Gaurav Khatri.
PUN vs BLR Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Sanket Sawant and Gaurav Khatri.
All-Rounders: Nitin Rawal, Parteek, and Abinesh Nadarajan.
Raiders: Mohit Goyat and Pankaj Mohite/Akash Shinde.
Captain: Gaurav Khatri. Vice-captain: Mohit Goyat/Abinesh Nadarajan/ Nitin Rawal.