Defending champions Puneri Paltan (PUN) will square off against former champions Dabang Delhi K.C. (DEL) in Match 50 of PKL Season 11 on November 12 at 9:00 PM IST at Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida.
With five wins from eight games, Puneri Paltan sit near the top of the points table, showcasing a strong, balanced team performance in both raiding and defense. Despite their recent narrow 33-34 loss to Telugu Titans, Pune’s form has been solid, and they will look to rebound quickly in this encounter.
Dabang Delhi, currently in the middle of the table, have four wins from nine matches. Coming off a morale-boosting 39-26 win over Tamil Thalaivas, Delhi have shown promise, particularly in their raiding department, and will aim to build on that momentum.
Historically, the head-to-head favors Puneri Paltan with 12 wins from their 22 meetings, while Dabang Delhi have won eight times, and two matches have ended in a tie.
Here are three picks as captain/vice-captain for today's match:
#1 Ashu Malik, Dabang Delhi KC
In the current PKL season, Ashu Malik has been leading the raiding unit for Dabang Delhi K.C. with 97 raid points in nine games. His performance includes eight Super 10s, showing his steady ability to score consistently under pressure.
With Naveen absent, Ashu has taken on a key role, carrying forward his form from last season when he topped the league’s raiding charts. His scoring consistency remains crucial to Delhi’s campaign.
#2 Gaurav Khatri, Puneri Paltan
For Puneri Paltan, Gaurav Khatri has been a rock in defense, accumulating 33 tackle points across eight games. His season also includes four High 5s and two Super Tackles, solidifying him as a dependable wall against opposition raiders.
Gaurav’s disciplined approach and ability to make game-changing tackles have been instrumental for Pune, reinforcing their defensive strength.
#3 Mohit Goyat, Puneri Paltan
Mohit Goyat adds depth to Pune’s raiding lineup, making a steady impact this season scoring 42 raid points from eight games. With a keen eye for openings and an ability to stay composed under pressure, Mohit has been consistently delivering points for Pune, further bolstering their raiding unit in the absence of Aslam.
His synergy with the team’s offense makes him a reliable pick.