PKL 11: UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi and Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates Head-to-Head and Probable Playing 7

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is back for its eleventh season, and the action has been ongoing since 18 October. Meanwhile, on October 21, the UP Yoddhas will take on the Dabang Delhi K.C. in the 7th match of the season and the defending champion Puneri Paltan will lock horns against three-time champion Patna Pirates. Given the teams' history and star-studded rosters, these clashes promise to be exciting.

PKL 11 Match No.7: UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi K.C.

The UP Yoddhas and Dabang Delhi K.C. have a history of close contests, having faced each other 11 times in PKL history. The Yoddhas hold a slight edge in the head-to-head record, with 6 wins to the K.C.'s 5. However, the K.C. won their last encounter, so this match is expected to be a close contest.

UP Yoddhas

The UP Yoddhas are led by the experienced raider Surender Gill, who has consistently been one of the best players in the league. His ability to score points at will makes him a crucial asset for the team. In defense, Mahender Singh is a force to be reckoned with, and his tackling skills can disrupt the opposition's raiding plans.

Dabang Delhi K.C.

The Dabang Delhi K.C. has a strong raiding unit led by Ashu Malik, who has the ability to score points in quick succession. His do-or-die raids can turn the tide of a match. The K.C.'s defense is also solid, and they have several talented defenders who can shut down the opposition's raiders.

Probable Playing 7s

• UP Yoddhas: Surender Gill, Bharat Hooda, Gagan Gowda, Mahender Singh, Ashu Singh, Sumit, Sahul.
• Dabang Delhi K.C.: Ashu Malik, Naveen Kumar, Yogesh, Ashish Malik, Vikrant, Ashish, Nitin

PKL 11 Match No.8: Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates

Another exciting match on October 21 will see the defending champions, Puneri Paltan, face off against the three-time winner, Patna Pirates. Puneri Paltan and Patna Pirates have faced each other 22 times in the history of PKL. Patna has registered 13 wins, whereas Puneri Paltan has won 5 times. Four matches ended in a draw. The last match between the two teams was the semifinal clash of PKL 10, where Puneri defeated Patna by 37-21.

Puneri Paltan

The Puneri Paltan have a balanced team with a strong raiding and defending unit. Pankaj Mohite is their leading raider, while Gaurav Khatri is a reliable defender. Aslam Inamdar is a versatile player who can contribute in both raiding and defending.

Patna Pirates

The Patna Pirates have a talented squad, with Jang Kun Lee being their top raider. Shubham Shashikant Shinde is a solid defender, and the Pirates also have several other experienced players in their ranks.

Probable Playing 7s

• Puneri Paltan: Pankaj Mohite, Mohit Goyat, Aslam Inamdar, Gaurav Khatri, Sanket Sawant, Abinesh Nadarajan, Aman
• Patna Pirates: Jang Kun Lee, Sudhakar M, Meetu, Shubham Shinde, Ankit, Deepak, Babu M.

Both matches are expected to be closely contested, and fans can look forward to some exciting kabaddi action. The matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.