Bengaluru Bulls vs Tamil Thalaivas: PKL Season 11 Preview
Match 34 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 will feature Bengaluru Bulls taking on Tamil Thalaivas on November 4 at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The game will start at 9:00 PM IST.
Form Guide:
- Bengaluru Bulls: Coming off a tough 35-38 loss to Telugu Titans on November 2, Bengaluru Bulls are struggling with form, sitting 12th on the points table with 7 points (1 win, 5 losses).
- Tamil Thalaivas: On a strong run, Tamil Thalaivas are 2nd on the table with 19 points, having won 3 matches, lost 1, and tied 1. They triumphed 44-25 over Gujarat Giants in their last match.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Bengaluru Bulls have faced Tamil Thalaivas 14 times in PKL history, with Bengaluru Bulls leading the head-to-head 11-3.
- In their most recent clash, Tamil Thalaivas defeated Bengaluru Bulls 45-28.
Top Players:
Bengaluru Bulls:
- Pardeep Narwal (Raider): Leading the raiding department with 35 raid points in 4 matches. However, he was scoreless in the last game.
- Saurabh Nandal (Defender): With 11 tackle points in 6 matches, Nandal will be key in Bengaluru Bulls' defensive strategies.
- Nitin Rawal (All-Rounder): A solid performer, Rawal has scored 22 points so far and will be essential for both offense and defense.
Tamil Thalaivas:
- Narender Hoshiyar Kandola (Raider): A standout raider with 50 raid points in 5 matches, including multiple Super 10s.
- Nitesh Kumar (Defender): A strong defensive presence with 17 tackle points in 5 matches, Kumar will be crucial for the Thalaivas' defense.
- Himanshu (All-Rounder): A versatile player, Himanshu has contributed 3 points in 2 matches and is closing in on 100 raid points in his PKL career.
PKL Stats & Milestones:
- Himanshu is just 9 points away from reaching the milestone of 100 raid points in his PKL career.
Where to Watch:
You can catch the live action of PKL 2024 on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.
Prediction:
Despite Bengaluru Bulls' historical dominance over Tamil Thalaivas, the current form of Tamil Thalaivas, especially their top raiders and strong defense, gives them the edge in this match. Tamil Thalaivas are likely to secure a win in this high-stakes encounter.
Prediction: Tamil Thalaivas to win.
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