The Telugu Titans take on the Tamil Thalaivas in their second successive Southern Derby on Day 2 of Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Saturday, October 19, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Titans registered a much-needed opening day over Southern rivals Bengaluru Bulls with a scoreline of 37-29. Pawan Sehrawat starred with 13 raid points, but received very little support on the raiding front. However, led by Krishan Dhull(6 tackle points), the defense made up for that deficiency, but they'll need to do better to get past the Thalaivas.
They had a lot of bases already covered going into the auction and invested heavily in Sachin Tanwar, who could prove to be a stellar signing. The powerful and consistent raider, who's also an expert in Do-or-Die raids will partner Narender in the raiding department, with Sahil Gulia and captain Sagar Rathee forming a strong corner combination. They're certainly a team to beat this season.
TEL vs TAM Match Details
Match: TEL vs TAM, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 3
Date and Time: October 19, 2024; 8 pm IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
TEL vs TAM Probable Playing 7s
Telugu Titans
Pawan Sehrawat (c), Manjeet, Vijay Malik, Ajit Pawar, Ankit Jaglan, Krishan Dhull, and Sagar Sethpal.
Tamil Thalaivas
Sagar Rathee (C), Sahil Gulia, Narender, Sachin Tanwar, M Abishek, Mohit, Chandran Ranjit/ Himanshu.
TEL vs TAM Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 3
Raider - Sachin Tanwar
Sachin Tanwar was the highest-paid player at the PKL 11 Auction as the Thalaivas splashed out ₹2.15 Crores to secure his services. He's certainly worth the outlay as he's one of the most accomplished raiders in PKL history. While Pawan Sehrawat is another must-have in the raiders' category, Sachin is an equally important Dream11 pick and could even outscore Pawan.
Defender - Krishan Dhull
Krishan Dhull picked up where he left off last season and barring a couple of moments in the 2nd half, he was rock solid in that right corner, scoring six tackle points. He's a must-have for this match and for the foreseeable future on Dream11
All-Rounder - Vijay Malik
Vijay Malik showcased his skills as a utility player in the Titans' win over the Bulls. While he could score only two raid points in 11 raids, he chipped in with a well-timed tackle point. While the raiding performance might not have been as expected, the Titans don't have too many options in their reserves, and at the price of 12 credits, he's a solid enabler.
TEL vs TAM Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Krishan Dhull
Pawan Sehrawat
Sachin Tanwar
Four Must-Picks for TEL vs TAM, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 3
Sachin Tanwar, Pawan Sehrawat, Krishan Dhull, and Sahil Gulia/Sagar Rathee.
TEL vs TAM Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
The prices of the Dream11 options mean that players have to use 1-2 enablers to get a solid team out. Telugu Titans' right cover Sagar Sethpal perfectly suits that purpose. Priced at 10 credits, he could be both a handy source of points and a good enabler.
Narender Kandola is inexplicably classified as a defender, and Dream11 players should be careful not to overlook him when selecting their teams. When it comes to captaincy, Sachin Tanwar stands out for the Thalaivas, with Krishan Dhull another strong contender alongside Pawan Sehrawat.
TEL vs TAM Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Krishan Dhull, Sagar Sethpal, Narender Kandola, and Sahil Gulia.
All-Rounders: Vijay Malik.
Raiders: Pawan Sehrawat and Sachin Tanwar.
Captain: Pawan Sehrawat. Vice-captain: Sachin Tanwar/Sahil Gulia.
TEL vs TAM Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Krishan Dhull, Sagar Sethpal, Sagar Rathee, and Narender Kandola
All-Rounders: M Abishek.
Raiders: Pawan Sehrawat and Sachin Tanwar.
Captain: Krishan Dhull. Vice-captain: Sachin Tanwar.