HAR vs DEL Dream11 Prediction: 3 surprise picks for today's Pro Kabaddi 2024 match - October 28, 2024
The Haryana Steelers (HAR) and Dabang Delhi (DEL) KC face off in the 21st match of Pro Kabaddi 2024 on Monday, October 28, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
The two sides played out two thrilling contests in their meetings last season, and they'll be keen to renew the rivalry in this Northern Derby this time around as well.
Both teams come into this match on the back of crucial wins. Dabang Delhi just about edged past the Telugu Titans, and while the manner of winning won't please them much, what will is the return to form of the Naveen Express, who led from the front with 15 raid points.
Meanwhile, the Haryana Steelers brushed aside the Jaipur Pink Panthers to register their first win of the season despite Mohammadreza Shadloui having an off-day, something that'll further boost their confidence, proving that they aren't reliant on the Iranian.
In what should be an enticing match, let's look at the top three Dream11 surprise picks.
#3 Ashish (DEF) (DEL)
Defending all-rounder Ashish could be a handy Dream11 pick from Dabang Delhi KC. The utility player, capable of scoring points at both end of the mat, made the switch from the Steelers to Delhi at the player auction. Last season, he scored 19 raid points and 25 tackle points for Haryana, and provided much-needed balance to their starting 7, helping them make the final.
So far, he has secured five raid points and three tackle points in PKL 11, but he has the potential to score much more than that. Priced at 14 credits, he is a risky investment, but a potentially rewarding one for Dream11 players willing to take a punt on him.
#2 Naveen (ALL) (HAR) (9.5 Credits)
Just like Ashish, Haryana Steelers' utility player Naveen could be a handy Dream11 pick in this match, especially for those looking for an enabler. Priced attractively at 9.5 credits, the young raider has scored three raid points and tackle points each this season, all of them in the Steelers' 37-26 win over the Jaipur Pink Panthers.
He showed great confidence and timing with the tackle in that match, and looks set to challenge for a starting role in the team and could well get it. If he does, a starter at 9.5 credits does wonders in freeing up funds to get the players one wants in their Dream11 teams, while also getting some useful points from Naveen himself.
He could be a great pick if he makes it to the starting 7 once again.
#1 Shivam Patare (RAI) (HAR) (13 Credits)
One of the Haryana Steelers' lead raiders, Shivam Patare, could have a great time going up against a shaky-looking Dabang Delhi defense. After Pawan Sehrawat ran riot against Delhi in their last outing, they look shaky ahead of their upcoming match against the Steelers.
Shivam has scored eight raid points in two matches so far, but this could be the game for him to explode and really bring his season to life, just like Vinay did against Jaipur. The left cover has been a really weak link for Delhi, and it's one that Shivam can exploit easily with his reach using the running hand touch.
With a small ownership percentage, Shivam Patare is definitely a Dream11 surprise pick, and he could be a very successful one at that for this match.