The UP Yoddhas square off with the Dabang Delhi KC in the 7th match of Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Monday, October 21, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Yoddhas were one of the most consistent teams in the PKL since they debuted in season 5, making the playoffs five consecutive times, but PKL 10 was one which they'd like to forget, with the team finishing in 11th place, with only four wins in 22 matches.
They've revamped their side, with Bharat Hooda joining new captain Surender Gill in the raiding department, with Mahender Singh and Sahul Kumar joining as defensive reinforcements. They'll look to start off with a win and launch their bid to make the playoffs once more.
Meanwhile, Dabang Delhi KC made a positive start with a 36-28 win over U Mumba. While the form of Yogesh, Naveen Kumar, and their cover defenders is of some concern, Ashu Malik led the team admirably, scoring a Super 10, with Ashish Narwal, the defending all-rounder, and left corner Ashish Malik both contributing three tackle points each.
They'll look to work on their shortfalls from the first game while looking to build some momentum with another win.
UP vs DEL Match Details
Match: UP vs DEL, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 7
Date and Time: October 21, 2024; 8 pm IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
UP vs DEL Probable Playing 7s
UP Yoddhas
Surender Gill (C), Bharat Hooda, Bhavani Rajput/Gagana Gowda, Sumit, Ashu Singh, Sahul Kumar/Hitesh, and Mahender Singh.
Dabang Delhi KC
Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik (c), Ashish, Yogesh Dahiya, Ashish Malik, Nitin Panwar, and Vikrant/Sandeep.
UP vs DEL Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 7
Raider - Ashu Malik
Ashu Malik emerged as the difference-maker for Delhi in their win over U Mumba, with Naveen Kumar unable to impact the game too much. Despite the presence of Bharat and Surender Gill in this Raiders' category, Ashu looks to be the only reliable and proven Dream11 asset as of now, and while the others might be good picks, Ashu is the only must-have.
Defender - Yogesh Dahiya
Delhi right corner Yogesh was one of the best defenders in the league last season. He didn't have the best of starts against U Mumba, scoring two tackle points, but his points ceiling is much higher, and he's close to a Dream11 must-have for this match.
All-Rounder - Mahender Singh
UP Yoddhas left cover defender Mahender Singh has been classified as an all-rounder to much surprise, and has also been priced quite attractively, at only 12.5 credits.
One of the most decorated defenders in the league, the experienced Mahender has produced plenty of match-winning performances for the Bengaluru Bulls. He could be a handy Dream11 pick at that price given his capability to score points.
UP vs DEL Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Ashu Malik
Bharat/Ashish Malik
Yogesh Dahiya/Sumit
Four Must-Picks for UP vs DEL, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 7
Ashu Malik, Yogesh Dahiya, Ashish Malik, Sumit
UP vs DEL Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
Like Delhi's game against U Mumba, this isn't an easy game to pick a Dream11 team for, with the UP Yoddhas looking like a new team, and it'll take some time to figure out how they play and who their star players are. For Delhi, Ashu Malik clearly looks in better touch than Naveen, and until the latter can make a clear comeback, he should be treated as a differential.
Ashish Malik, the Delhi left corner, was reclassified as an all-rounder for reasons unknown, making it easier to select a team. The pricing is pretty lenient for this match, with most of the top picks priced affordably.
Ashu Malik is the obvious Dream11 captaincy choice, with Surender Gill, Bharat, and one of the Delhi corners quality options as well.
UP vs DEL Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Sumit, Ashu Singh, and Yogesh.
All-Rounders: Ashish Malik.
Raiders: Ashu Malik, Bharat, and Surender Gill.
Captain: Ashu Malik Vice-captain: Bharat.
UP vs DEL Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Yogesh, Sumit, and Ashish.
All-Rounders: Mahender Singh.
Raiders: Naveen Kumar, Surender Gill, and Ashu Malik.
Captain: Yogesh. Vice-captain: Ashu Malik.