Puneri Paltan Set to Battle Gujarat Giants in Match 33 of PKL Season 11
Match number 33 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 11 will feature a high-stakes encounter between Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Giants on November 4. The match will take place at the GMCB Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, with the start time scheduled for 08:00 PM IST.
Form Guide:
- Puneri Paltan: Coming off a strong 35-28 victory over U Mumba on November 3, Puneri Paltan is in good form. They are currently at the top of the PKL Season 11 points table with 24 points, having won 4 matches, lost 1, and drawn 1 from 6 games.
- Gujarat Giants: In contrast, Gujarat Giants are struggling after a heavy loss to Tamil Thalaivas (25-44) on October 30. With 7 points from 1 win and 3 losses in 4 matches, they currently sit 11th on the points table.
Head-to-Head Record:
Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Giants have faced off 14 times in the history of PKL. Gujarat Giants hold a slight edge with 8 wins, while Puneri Paltan has won 5 matches, and 1 game ended in a tie. The last encounter saw Puneri Paltan emerge victorious with a dominant 34-24 scoreline.
Key Players to Watch:
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Puneri Paltan:
- Mohit Goyat: The lead raider for Puneri Paltan with 33 raid points in 6 matches, including 9 points in the previous match.
- Gaurav Khatri: The team's defensive stalwart, with 28 tackle points in 6 games.
- Aslam Inamdar: A versatile all-rounder, Inamdar has contributed 36 points in the season so far.
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Gujarat Giants:
- Guman Singh: The top raider for Gujarat Giants with 19 raid points in 4 matches.
- Sombir: The leading defender with 14 tackle points in 4 games.
- Jitender Yadav: The top all-rounder for Gujarat Giants, scoring 5 points in 3 outings.
PKL Stats, Records, and Milestones:
- Rakesh Sungroya from Gujarat Giants needs 8 points to reach 400 raid points in his PKL career.
- Mohit Khaler of Puneri Paltan is 9 points away from reaching 100 tackle points.
With Puneri Paltan sitting comfortably at the top of the points table, Gujarat Giants will need a strong performance to get back on track. The match promises to be a thrilling contest with key players from both teams looking to make their mark.