Defending champions Puneri Paltan are set to face Dabang Delhi K.C. in Match 50 of PKL Season 11 on November 12 at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida. The match will kick off at 9 PM IST.
Pune currently hold a strong position in the points table, ranking second with 30 points from five wins, two losses, and a tie. Meanwhile, Dabang Delhi, with four wins and five losses, sit at sixth place with 24 points.
Both teams have had contrasting recent performances, with Pune showing a cohesive style of play that has worked well on both ends of the mat, while Delhi have leaned heavily on the likes of Ashu Malik.
Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan Prediction: Can Ashu-led Delhi outfit upset a strong Pune side?
For Pune, consistent contributions across both offense and defense have defined their season. Raiders like Mohit Goyat and Pankaj Mohite have been steadily accumulating points, supported by a robust defensive lineup led by Abhinesh Natarajan and Gaurav Khatri. Khatri currently boasts 33 tackle points and four High 5s in just eight games.
This balanced approach has allowed Pune to create strong performances as a unit, making them a tough side to break down.
Dabang Delhi, however, have struggled to find support for Ashu Malik, who leads their attack with 97 raid points, including eight Super 10s in nine matches. Without the presence of key player Naveen, Ashu has shouldered much of the responsibility, which can be difficult to sustain against top teams.
On defense, Yogesh Dahiya has shown promise, but Delhi lack the cohesive backup that has driven Pune’s success.
Historically, Pune have held the advantage in this rivalry, winning 12 of their 22 matchups, compared to Delhi’s eight victories and two ties. Given their consistent form and teamwork, Puneri Paltan seem well-positioned to leverage their overall depth and emerge victorious in this encounter.