GUJ vs MUM Dream11 Prediction: 3 surprise picks for today's Pro Kabaddi 2024 match - October 23, 2024
The Gujarat Giants (GUJ) and U Mumba (MUM) clash in the second match of a PKL 2024 double-header on Wednesday, October 23, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Giants won their opening outing against the Bengaluru Bulls 36-32 inspired by some solid defending from right corner Sombir, who scored a High 5. Parteek Dahiya led the raiding charts with eight points while star signing Guman Singh managed to get six to his name.
Meanwhile, U Mumba had their moments but ultimately fell to a 36-28 defeat to Dabang Delhi KC, with the holes in their defensive unit showing. They'll need their cover combination of Sunil Kumar and Parvesh Bhainswal to step up in this fixture.
Let's now look at the top three Dream11 surprise picks from this match.
#3 Parvesh Bhainswal (MUM) (DEF) (11.5 Credits)
One of the most decorated left cover defenders in PKL history, Parvesh Bhainswal having a Dream11 ownership of less than 15% is very surprising, especially as he reunites with his cover partner Sunil Kumar.
U Mumba reunited the highly successful cover combination of Sunil and Parvesh, with Sunil also captaining the side. But while the former is highly owned, the latter has been ignored.
While his last season with the Telugu Titans was a disappointing one, Parvesh's numbers prior to that edition are impeccable. He picked up close to 50 tackle points in each PKL from PKL 5 to PKL 9, and that shows both his experience and quality.
Such a talented player is always capable of scoring Dream11 points, and is a worthy surprise pick.
#2 Neeraj Kumar (DEF) (GUJ) (13.5 Credits)
It's very surprising to see the Gujarat Giants captain Neeraj Kumar with such low ownership on Dream11. The right-cover defender made the move to Ram Mehar Singh's side for ₹35 lakh at the auction after his PKL 10 playing for the Patna Pirates was marred by an injury midway through the season.
Prior to his injury, Neeraj was one of the best right covers in the league, consistently putting in solid performances for the Pirates since his debut in PKL 7. He scored a whopping 172 tackle points across the last four editions of the PKL, and is definitely set to add plenty more to his record.
To see a defender with such pedigree overlooked by Dream11 players is surprising, but those who back him could be rewarded in this fixture.
#1 Sombir Goswami (RAI) (MUM) (13 Credits)
U Mumba left corner Sombir Goswami has been misclassified as a raider on Dream11 That presents an opportunity for Dream11 players to steal a march on their rivals by choosing him as a surprise pick.
The left corner position is one of the most high-scoring in kabaddi. Regardless of the quality of the player, lots of tackles get initiated by the left corner, and even if they're not having the best of days, they can walk away with a High 5.
As for Sombir, U Mumba have clearly backed him to be their first-choice left corner after his superb showing last season, where he scored 44 tackle points and three raid points in just 15 matches. He is an outstanding Dream11 surprise pick.