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The UP Yoddhas (UP) and the Bengaluru Bulls (BLR) go head-to-head in the 10th match of Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Tuesday, October 22, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Yoddhas won their opening match against Dabang Delhi KC courtesy a dominant defensive performance led by their new right corner Sahul Kumar who got a High 5, winning 28-23 in a tight game. Bhavani Rajput, another new signing, impressed in the raiding department, with seven crucial raid points.
Meanwhile, their opponents Bengaluru Bulls have struggled so far, losing both their matches, with the latest defeat a 32-36 one at the hands of the Gujarat Giants.
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With both Pardeep Narwal and Bharat Hooda set to face off against their respective ex-franchises, there's plenty to look forward to in this match.
On that note, let's look at the top three Dream11 surprise picks from this fixture.
#3 Jai Bhagwan (RAI) (BLR)
Utility raider Jai Bhagwan is someone the Bulls' fans would've expected a lot from at the start of the season, but the former U Mumba man has struggled to create an impact so far, scoring only six raid points in two games. This has resulted in him having very low Dream11 ownership going into this match.
However, Jai Bhagwan starred for U Mumba in PKL 9 and 10, contributing some valuable raid points, scoring a total of 122 raid points and 10 tackle points across the two seasons. With Pardeep and Ajinkya Pawar not having the best of times, Jai Bhagwan will look to step up, and while he's a risky pick, he could also reward your teams hugely.
#2 Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi (ALL) (UP)
Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi could be a game-changing defender for the UP Yoddhas this season. The Iranian came on as a sub against Dabang Delhi KC, picking up three crucial tackle points to turn the tide in their favor.
The defender scored 17 tackle points in six matches for the Tamil Thalaivas last season, creating a really positive impact for the team. Kaboudrahangi is likely to replace Vivek in the starting 7 for the UP Yoddhas, and if he does, he should be a great Dream11 surprise pick.
#1 Bharat (RAI) (UP)
Bharat Hooda was the UP Yoddhas' marquee buy at the auction, with the franchise shelling out ₹1.30 crore to secure his services for the season. The ex-Bengaluru Bulls star struggled to make an impact on his debut for the Yoddhas, and was unable to score a single raid point against Dabang Delhi KC.
As a result, Dream11 players have overlooked him for this match, but Bharat's quality could make them regret that decision. The powerhouse raider had an outstanding PKL 9 campaign for the Bengaluru Bulls, scoring a whopping 279 raid points. While his form dipped last season, he definitely possesses the physical profile and technical ability to haunt defenders.
Although his form is a question mark, if he gets going, it'll be hard to stop Bharat, and he's a very enticing Dream11 surprise pick.
