Bengaluru Bulls vs Tamil Thalaivas: PKL 11 Prediction & Fantasy Tips
Head-to-Head Record: In the history of PKL, Bengaluru Bulls have dominated Tamil Thalaivas with 11 wins compared to Tamil Thalaivas' 3 victories. However, Tamil Thalaivas emerged victorious in their last encounter, winning 45-28.
Match Overview: Bengaluru Bulls will face Tamil Thalaivas in Match 34 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. This match follows contrasting recent performances, with Bengaluru Bulls suffering a defeat to Telugu Titans, while Tamil Thalaivas secured a dominant win over Gujarat Giants.
Top Fantasy Picks for BLR vs TAM:
Raiders:
- Narender Kandola (Tamil Thalaivas): With 50 raid points in PKL 11, Kandola has been in phenomenal form, scoring 3 Super 10s.
- Ajinkya Pawar (Bengaluru Bulls): A consistent raider with an average of 4.88 points per match. He has 12 Super 10s in his PKL career.
- Ranjith Chandran (Tamil Thalaivas): He averages 5.02 points per match and has scored 537 raid points in his PKL career.
- Sachin (Bengaluru Bulls): An experienced raider with 987 raid points, averaging 7.42 points per match.
Defenders:
- Nitin Rawal (Bengaluru Bulls): Leading the defense with 22 tackle points in 6 matches, Rawal is an all-rounder, with 3 Super Tackles and 2 High 5s.
- Saurabh Nandal (Bengaluru Bulls): Known for his strong tackling skills with 257 tackle points and 11 High 5s.
- Nitesh Kumar (Tamil Thalaivas): With 17 tackle points in 5 matches and 1 High 5, he’s a reliable choice for defense.
- Sagar Rathe (Tamil Thalaivas): A solid tackler with 226 tackle points and an average of 3.18 points per game.
Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks:
- Captain: Narender Kandola (Tamil Thalaivas) – With 50 raid points and 3 Super 10s in PKL 11, Kandola is the top choice for captain.
- Vice-Captain: Nitin Rawal (Bengaluru Bulls) – Rawal’s all-round performances (both in raids and tackles) make him a strong vice-captain option.
Fantasy Team Suggestions:
Raiders:
- Narender Kandola (Captain)
- Ajinkya Pawar
- Ranjith Chandran
Defenders:
- Nitin Rawal (Vice-Captain)
- Saurabh Nandal
- Nitesh Kumar
- Sagar Rathe
All-Rounders:
- Pardeep Narwal (Bengaluru Bulls)
- Mohammadreza Shadloui (Haryana Steelers)
Match Prediction:
Despite the form of both teams, Bengaluru Bulls have the edge in head-to-head encounters. However, considering the form of Narender Kandola and Tamil Thalaivas' solid all-around performance, they are expected to secure a win in this match.
Prediction: Tamil Thalaivas to win.