PKL Season 10: Can The Defending Champions Jaipur Pink Panthers Get Their First Win of The Season with This Playing 7 Against Gujarat Giants

The Pro Kabaddi League's reigning champions and inaugural winners, the Jaipur Pink Panthers, started the league's tenth season with a defeat. The Jaipur Pink Panthers lost their first game against Puneri Paltan 33–37, falling four points short of victory. In their second game, they battled to a hard-fought draw with the Bengal Warriors. With just four points and a -4 score differential, the Jaipur Pink Panthers are presently ranked 10th. Now Panthers are gearing up to take on Gujarat Giants at Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru. 

Probable 7 of Jaipur Pink Panthers Against Gujarat Giants

1. Center: Arjun Deshwal

With 10 of his 17 points coming from bonuses in the opening game of the season, the top raider of the PKL's ninth season, Arjun Deshwal, demonstrated his extraordinary skill set. Arjun was given a green card in the second game, hence he was unable to score just six points.

2. Left Cover: Abhishek KS

Iranian defender Reza Mirbagheri could not make any impact in this position for the team and hence, Abhishek KS is likely to replace him. Abhishek took two tackle points in the previous match for the Jaipur Pink Panthers where he was a part of the starting seven.

3. Right Cover: Sunil Kumar

Sunil Kumar, the captain of the Jaipur Pink Panthers and among the most talented defenders in Pro Kabaddi League history, will be positioned in the cover position for the Pink Panthers. In the second game, Sunil maintained his performance from the first, collecting two tackle points without making any advanced tackles.

4. Left Corner: Ankush

Ankush had an incredible season last year, leading the league in tackle points scored (89) and finishing as the top defender. The Jaipur Pink Panthers were able to retain this outstanding left-corner defender because of his performance. In the previous game, Ankush scored four outstanding tackle points.

5. Right Corner: Sahul Kumar

Sahul Kumar is yet another excellent defender on the Jaipur team. Sahul Kumar is back playing at right corner for the Jaipur Pink Panthers after successfully racking up 56 tackle points in the last edition of the PKL. Sahul has not created any impact till now this season.

6. Left In: V. Ajith

In this Jaipur Pink Panthers franchise, V. Ajith will play as a left raider and support raider for Arjun Deshwal. After scoring five raid points in the first game, Ajith had a dismal performance in the second, managing just one raid point.

7. Right In: Bhavani Rajput

Bhavani Rajput, who came in as a substitute player in the last game is likely to be a part of the starting seven in this one. Bhavani was the team’s best raider in the match against the Bengal Warriors scoring ten raid points.

Predicted Starting 7 of the Jaipur Pink Panthers against the Gujarat Giants: Arjun Deshwal, Abhishek KS, Sunil Kumar (c), Ankush, Sahul Kumar, V. Ajith, and Bhavani Rajput. After a loss and a draw, the Jaipur team would be keen on a victory but they will be up against a very strong Gujarat Giants side who will give them a really tough competition on the mat.