HAR vs JAI Dream11 Prediction: 3 surprise picks for today's Pro Kabaddi 2024 match - October 24, 2024
The Haryana Steelers (HAR) and the Jaipur Pink Panthers (JAI) face off in the second match of a Thursday doubleheader of Pro Kabaddi 2024 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.
This fixture is a rematch of the second semi-final of PKL 10, where the Steelers edged Jaipur out to make it to the final. The Steelers didn't have the best of starts to the season, losing 25-35 to the Puneri Paltan. Captain Jaideep Dahiya missed out due to an illness, and remains a doubt for this match.They'll want to register a win as soon as possible and get their season going.
Jaipur Pink Panthers, meanwhile, have started strongly, beating the Telugu Titans 52-22 in their last outing, registering back-to-back wins. The battle between Jaipur's star raider Arjun Deshwal and Haryana left corner Mohammadreza Shadloui will be one to watch out for.
Let's now look at the top three Dream11 surprise picks from this fixture.
#3 Vishal Tate (RAI) (HAR) (12.5 Credits)
Promising young raider Vishal Tate could be a quality Dream11 surprise pick in this match. Retained as an Existing New Young Player (NYP) by the Steelers ahead of the auction, Vishal is set to be one of their main raiders this season after producing solid performances in the few opportunities he received last season.
In three matches in PKL 10, Vishal scored 24 raid points, including a Super 10, but he did have a tough time against the Puneri Paltan. However, there is a gulf in the quality of the defensive units of Jaipur and Pune, and once he gets going, Vishal could be hard to stop.
He's a worthwhile Dream11 surprise pick.
#2 Shivam Patare (ALL) (HAR) (13 Credits)
Raiding all-rounder Shivam Patare should spearhead the Steelers' raiding unit this season, and it's a real surprise to see him with such low Dream11 ownership heading into this match. The left raider was stellar in his debut PKL season for the Steelers, scoring 116 raid points in 23 matches, acting as an able foil for Vinay, and he looks set to take the lead in this season.
He started well in his first match against the Paltan, scoring four raid points and one tackle point. There's a good chance he is one of the top Dream11 point-scorers for the Steelers in this match and is a decent punt.
#1 Lucky Sharma (DEF) (JAI) (12.5 Credits)
Jaipur right corner Lucky Sharma is a solid Dream11 surprise pick for this match. He has settled in well on the right, seamlessly transitioning from a bench player to a starter, replacing Sahul Kumar. Despite a tough opening game against the Bengal Warriorz, he scored three tackle points in their last outing against the Telugu Titans.
Against a raiding unit that will pose a challenge to Jaipur's defense, expect Lucky Sharma to be among the points for them. A starting corner defender from a solid team is always a quality Dream11 pick and Lucky could be a great surprise option.