Puneri Paltan are set to face Patna Pirates in an exciting Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) clash, with both teams bringing strong records and standout players to the table. Historically, Patna Pirates have dominated this rivalry, having won 13 of the 22 matches between the two sides. Puneri Paltan, however, have only managed five wins, with four matches ending in a draw.
In their most recent encounter, Puneri Paltan secured a resounding 37-21 victory over Patna Pirates in the semi-final of PKL 10. This result helped Puneri Paltan advance to the final, giving them a psychological edge going into their latest showdown in PKL 11.
Currently, Puneri Paltan are second on the PKL 11 points table with five points from one win. Their star raider Pankaj Mohite has been instrumental this season, registering four raid points in his previous match. The team's defense has been bolstered by Gaurav Khatri, who scored an impressive seven tackle points against Haryana Steelers. All-rounder Aslam Inamdar, another key player, amassed five points in the last match and has also been effective in super raids throughout his PKL career, inflicting 23 super raids so far.
On the other hand, Patna Pirates, who finished sixth in PKL 10 with 69 points from 11 wins, 8 losses, and 3 ties, will look to improve their standing this season. Jang Kun Lee, their star raider, has been a force to reckon with, having accumulated 471 raid points in 106 matches, including 182 do-or-die raid points. Shubham Shashikant Shinde leads the Patna Pirates' defense with 151 tackle points in 84 matches, making him a key player to watch out for.
In this match, several players are approaching significant milestones. Gaurav Khatri of Puneri Paltan is just four points away from reaching 100 tackle points, while his teammate Sanket Suresh Sawant also needs four points to hit the same mark. Additionally, Puneri Paltan’s Mohit Khaler requires nine more points to achieve 100 tackle points in his PKL career.
Both teams are packed with talent, and this encounter promises to be a thrilling contest, with Puneri Paltan seeking to build on their recent success and Patna Pirates aiming to reassert their dominance in PKL 11.
