Published on: Dec 18, 2024 4:14 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 18, 2024 4:33 pm IST
Tamil Thalaivas and Bengal Warriorz lock horns against each other in match 119 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL 2024) at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune on 18 December 2024, at 8:00 PM IST.
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Tamil Thalaivas began the season on a promising note, losing just one game in their first five matches and occupying the top spot in the points table. However, their raiders, Sachin Tanwar and Narender Kandola, failed to maintain their early-season form, leading to a decline in the team’s overall performance. The Thalaivas’ defensive unit, which was retained from the previous season, also struggled with injuries and form, forcing the team to field new players.
On the other hand, Bengal Warriorz had high expectations coming into the season, having appointed a new coach, Prashant Surve, and acquiring experienced defenders Fazel Atrachali and Nitesh Kumar. However, their season has been marred by inconsistency, particularly in the raiding department. The injuries to Sushil Kambrekar and Nitin Dhankar have further exacerbated their woes. Maninder Singh, their lead raider, has failed to replicate his past performances, leaving the team struggling to score points.
In their previous encounter this season, Tamil Thalaivas dominated Bengal Warriorz, securing a comprehensive 46-31 victory. However, with both teams struggling to find consistency, this match promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair.
Defenders: Nitesh Kumar (Bengal Warriorz), Fazel Atrachali (Bengal Warriorz), Amirhossein Bastami (Tamil Thalaivas)
All-Rounders: Nitesh Kumar (Tamil Thalaivas), Vishwas S (Bengal Warriorz), M Shafaghi (Tamil Thalaivas)
Raiders: Sachin Tanwar (Tamil Thalaivas)
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Nitesh Kumar Amirhossein Bastami Aasish Sourabh Fagare Ronak Himanshu Vishal Chahal
Maninder Singh Siddhesh Tatkare Pranay Rane Nitesh Kumar Mayur Kadam Vishwas S Fazel Atrachali
Given the inconsistent form of both teams, this match promises to be a closely contested and thrilling encounter. While Tamil Thalaivas have a slight edge in their head-to-head encounters, Bengal Warriorz will be eager to turn the tables and end their season on a positive note. Our prediction: Tamil Thalaivas win.