UP vs PUN Dream11 prediction: 3 players you can pick as captain or vice-captain for today’s Pro Kabaddi League match – December 7, 2024

The 97th match of Pro Kabaddi League 2024 will be played tonight (Saturday, December 7) between UP Yoddhas and Puneri Paltan at the Badminton Hall in Pune's Balewadi Sports Complex. It is a crucial game for both teams in the race to the playoffs.

UP Yoddhas are fourth on the PKL 11 points table right now. The Uttar Pradesh-based franchise have played 16 matches, where they have registered eight wins, six defeats, and two ties.

On the other side, defending champions Puneri Paltan have slipped to the eighth position in the Pro Kabaddi League standings after losing to U Mumba. Pune have won seven out of their 16 matches. They need to win at least five of their remaining six league games to guarantee a spot in the next round without relying on others' results.

Before the high-stakes match between Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddhas starts, here's a list of three players Dream11 users can select as captain or vice-captain of their respective teams.

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UP vs PUN Dream11 prediction: 3 players you can pick as captain or vice-captain for today’s Pro Kabaddi League match

#1 Pankaj Mohite, Puneri Paltan

Although Puneri Paltan suffered a massive 14-point defeat at the hands of U Mumba in their previous Pro Kabaddi League match, raider Pankaj Mohite impressed the fans by scoring nine points. Mohite was the top scorer for the Pune-based franchise.

Overall, Mohite has earned 87 points from 16 matches. After Pune relieved him of captaincy responsibility, Mohite has looked a better player on the mat. He seems to be enjoying his game without worrying about the team's strategy.

With Aslam Inamdar injured and Gaurav Khatri struggling for form, Mohite will be the best choice from the Puneri Paltan squad for captaincy or vice-captaincy in Pro Kabaddi fantasy contests.

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#2 Gagan Gowda, UP Yoddhas

Gagan Gowda was not a regular pick in UP Yoddhas' starting seven when the Pune leg of Pro Kabaddi League 2024 began. He came in as a substitute and scored a Super 10 against the Telugu Titans.

The Yoddhas named him in their playing seven for the fixture against Dabang Delhi KC, and Gowda recorded another Super 10. The youngster is in sublime touch, which is why he will be a top pick in fantasy contests tonight.

Although Gowda is not as experienced as his team's other raiders like Surender Gill and Bharat Hooda, he can be backed to complete a hat-trick of Super 10s in PKL tonight.

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#3 Sumit Sangwan, UP Yoddhas

Puneri Paltan's attack has not been up to the mark in recent Pro Kabaddi League 2024 matches. Hence, it will not be a bad decision to select a defender from UP Yoddhas as a captain or vice-captain in tonight's fantasy contests.

The best option available in the Yoddhas' defense is left-corner Sumit Sangwan. He has been the team's captain after Surender Gill got injured, and although Gill has recovered now, Sumit continues to be the skipper.

The left-corner specialist has led the Yoddhas from the front. He stands fifth on the defenders' leaderboard, having completed 50 tackle points in 16 matches. Looking at his stats in PKL 11, Sumit will be the best option for captaincy or vice-captaincy among all the defenders playing tonight.