Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas: Pro Kabaddi League Match Preview and Fantasy Tips

In the 35th match of Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, Jaipur Pink Panthers will face UP Yoddhas at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on November 5. This is a crucial encounter as both teams look to bounce back from recent losses. Jaipur Pink Panthers, after a narrow defeat to U Mumba (37-39), will aim to improve their performance, while UP Yoddhas are coming off a 37-42 loss to Patna Pirates.

Team Standings

• Jaipur Pink Panthers: 5 matches, 2 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw – 14 points (8th place)
• UP Yoddhas: 6 matches, 3 wins, 3 losses – 18 points (3rd place)

Fantasy Tips & Predictions

Top Fantasy Picks:

• Raiders:
  • Arjun Deshwal (Jaipur Pink Panthers): With 995 raid points in PKL, Deshwal is the top fantasy pick. He has been in strong form this season, registering 48 raid points.
  • Surender Gill (UP Yoddhas): A reliable raider, Gill averages 7.24 raid points per match and has 514 career raid points, including 21 Super 10s.
  • Bhavani Rajput (UP Yoddhas): Rajput has scored 177 raid points in the tournament and is a valuable option for fantasy managers.
  • Gagan Gowda (UP Yoddhas): An emerging talent, Gowda has averaged 5.50 raid points in 4 matches.

Defenders:

• Surjeet Singh (Jaipur Pink Panthers): With 415 tackle points in his career, Singh has been a consistent defensive force. He averages 2.71 points per game and has recorded 34 High 5s.
• Sumit (UP Yoddhas): Sumit has 276 tackle points and 21 High 5s. He’s an excellent pick for a defensive role in fantasy leagues.
• Mahender Singh (UP Yoddhas): Known for his solid tackling skills, Mahender has 302 tackle points and 17 High 5s in PKL.

Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:

• Arjun Deshwal: With 48 raid points this season and a solid overall record in PKL, Deshwal is the top choice for captain.
• Sumit: As one of the top defenders with a history of High 5s, Sumit is another strong captaincy option.
• Bharat (UP Yoddhas): Bharat has been in impressive form, contributing 51 points across 6 matches and is a must-have for your fantasy team.

Head-to-Head Record:

• Jaipur Pink Panthers lead the head-to-head with 6 wins over UP Yoddhas' 5. Their most recent encounter saw Jaipur Pink Panthers thrash UP Yoddhas 67-30 in the previous PKL season.

Dream11 Prediction:

Considering the head-to-head record and current form, Jaipur Pink Panthers are likely to come out on top in this match. Arjun Deshwal, Sumit, and Surender Gill are key fantasy picks for this game.