Pro Kabaddi 2019, Match 73: Dabang Delhi vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | Match preview, predictions and telecast details - Who will win today's match?
Dabang Delhi will be aiming to maintain their position in the top of the PKL table with a win when they face Jaipur Pink Panthers at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening. Dabang Delhi has a total of 49 points so far from their 11 matches while Pink Panthers have 37 in their kitty.
Match preview
The team from the capital is high on confidence after winning four matches on the trot. They edged past Patna Pirates 38-35 in their last fixture on Friday evening. Raider Naveen Kumar has been their top player so far in the season having performed exceptionally well in the 2019 Pro Kabaddi League. He amassed a total of 18 points in the last match to steer his team to a ninth win in the league.
Jaipur Pink Panthers has misfired in the past three matches after a promising start to the season. The Abhishek Bachchan owned side will be aiming to get back to winning ways in the upcoming fixture. All-rounder Deepak Niwas Hooda will be holding the cards for them on Wednesday's game.
It is time for the experienced campaigners like Deepak Narwal, Ajinkya Pawar and Deepak Narwal to deliver for the former Pro Kabaddi League champions.
Jaipur Pink Panthers have a slender lead in the head to head count between the two sides. They have won seven times, while Dabang Delhi has been victorious on six occasions. In the last meeting on August 5, Dabang Delhi outclassed Pink Panthers by 35-24 at the Pataliputra Sports Complex.
Team News
Dabang Delhi
The Delhi-based outfit have been unstoppable this season, losing just once in the 11 matches they have played. Naveen Kumar has scored a total of 131 points this season while Ravinder Pahal has been a stalwart for them in the defence. It is expected that the Dabang Delhi will keep up the momentum against the Pink Panthers.
Predicted starting 7: Joginder Narwal (c), Naveen Kumar, Chandran Ranjit, Ravinder Pahal, Vijay, Vishal Mane, Anil Kumar
Jaipur Pink Panthers
The recent dip in form has hurt Pink Panthers’ title aspirations to a large extent, they need a win to get back on track in the championship race. Their eyes will be on all-rounder Deepak Hooda to inspire them to a much-needed win.
Predicted starting 7: Deepak Hooda (c), Nitin Rawal, Amit Hooda, Sandeep Dhull, Deepak Narwal, Nilesh Salunke, Sushil Gulia
Match prediction
Going by the recent form, Dabang Delhi is expected to clinch a victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Where and when to watch, live streaming details
Date: 4th September 2019
Start time: 7.30 PM IST.
Venue: Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Live telecast: Star Sports Network
Live streaming: Hotstar
Live updates: Sportskeeda