Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi K.C.: Who will win today's PKL Match No. 22?
A clash of former champions awaits us as Season 6 champions Bengaluru Bulls will take on Season 8 champions Dabang Delhi K.C. in the 22nd match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11. The GMCB Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad will host this encounter on Tuesday.
Both teams have played four games so far in the season but have had contrasting starts to their campaign. While Dabang Delhi K.C. registered a 36-28 win over U Mumba in their season opener, Bengaluru Bulls slumped to a 29-37 loss against hosts Telugu Titans.
Following the win over U Mumba, the Delhi-based franchise were up against UP Yoddhas, who beat them 23-28. They then faced Telugu Titans and came out on top with a slender 41-37 win. Their most recent encounter, against the Haryana Steelers, ended in a 34-41 defeat. They are fifth in the standings with 12 points to their name and a points difference of zero.
As for the Bengaluru Bulls, they haven't been able to catch a break since their first loss. They have suffered four defeats on the trot against Gujarat Giants (32-36), UP Yoddhas (36-57), and most recently against defending champions Puneri Paltan by a margin of 22-36.
The Bulls are holding the wooden spoon in the points table, with only a single point to their name and a points difference of -47. Pardeep Narwal and Ajinkya Pawar will have to step up here if they want to climb to the top of the points table.
PKL 2024, Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi K.C. Prediction: Can Dabang Delhi beat the Bulls?
In 22 contests against each other, Dabang Delhi K.C. have the bragging rights, with the season eight champions having won 11 out of the 22 encounters. Bengaluru Bulls have nine wins in this contest and the two teams have played out one draw. With form going against them, the Bulls might have a tough job at hand.
Prediction: Dabang Delhi K.C. to win PKL season 11 Match 22