The UP Yoddhas and the Haryana Steelers will face off in another Northern Derby in Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Wednesday, October 30, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Yoddhas have made a strong start to PKL 11, bolstered by the new face of their raiding department, Bharat Hooda. When he gets going, he can really ransack opposition defenses with immense physical profile and great agility for a man of his height. It was his Super 10 that powered them to a 35-29 win over the Gujarat Giants.
Meanwhile, the Steelers have won two out of three matches so far, with the latest 41-34 win against Dabang Delhi KC powered by an all-round performance from Mohammadreza Shadloui, who looks like he's coming into his own.
UP vs HAR Match Details
Match: UP vs HAR, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 26
Date and Time: October 30, 2024; 9 pm IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
UP vs HAR Probable Playing 7s
UP Yoddhas
Surender Gill (C), Bharat Hooda, Bhavani Rajput, Sumit, Ashu Singh, Sahul Kumar, and Mahender Singh.
Haryana Steelers
Jaideep Dahiya (C), Rahul Sethpal, Mohammadreza Shadloui, Sanjay, Naveen, Vinay, and Shivam Patare.
UP vs HAR Dream11 Team Prediction Top Picks, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 26
Raider - Bharat Hooda
Bharat Hooda is showing signs of getting back to the form he showed when he scored 279 raid points in PKL 9 for the Bulls. He has 40 raid points in four matches for the Yoddhas and looks set for another big haul in this match. Since he's a left raider, he won't directly be up against Shadloui's ankle holds, and while Rahul Sethpal will no doubt be a threat, that does add a bit more to his appeal.
Defender - Sumit
UP Yoddhas left corner Sumit has been a rock for them so far, scoring 16 tackle points in four matches. While the focus is on their raiders, he has been a really great Dream11 point source from their defense and is a must-have for this match.
All-Rounder - Mohammadreza Shadloui
The Iranian showed why he was paid big money at the auction, producing a stellar performance against Delhi, scoring five raid touch points and four tackle points against Delhi. He has so many routes to points and is almost always involved for Haryana, making him a top Dream11 option.
UP vs HAR Match Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Sumit/ Jaideep Dahiya
Mohammadreza Shadloui
Bharat Hooda
Four Must-Picks for UP vs HAR, Pro Kabaddi 2024, Match 26
Jaideep Dahiya, Bharat Hooda, Mohammadreza Shadloui, and Sumit.
UP vs HAR Expert Tips for Pro Kabaddi 2024
This should be an exciting clash between the Yoddhas' raiders and the Haryana defense, but the return of Jaideep Dahiya might just tilt this game in Haryana's favor. Bharat Hooda is in great form, well supported by Bhavani Rajput, and the former is a great Dream11 option and potential captaincy pick.
Mohammadreza Shadloui is non-negotiable and has to be given the captain's armband, with the other defenders like Sumit, Rahul Sethpal, Jaideep Dahiya, and Sahul Kumar all quality options.
UP vs HAR Dream11 Prediction Team, Grand League
Defenders: Sumit, Jaideep Dahiya, and Rahul Sethpal.
All-Rounders: Mohammadreza Shadloui.
Raiders: Surender Gill, Bharat Hooda, and Shivam Patare.
Captain: Mohammadreza Shadloui. Vice-captain: Bharat Hooda.
UP vs HAR Dream11 Prediction Team, Head-to-Head League
Defenders: Sumit, Sahul Kumar, Jaideep Dahiya, and Rahul Sethpal.
All-Rounders: Mohammadreza Shadloui.
Raiders: Bharat Hooda and Vinay.
Captain: Mohammadreza Shadloui. Vice-captain: Sumit.