Pro Kabaddi 2024, BLR vs DEL: Preview, probable starting 7s, prediction, and live-streaming details for Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi KC
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 is all set for its 24th match, with Bengaluru Bulls facing off against Dabang Delhi KC. This anticipated clash is scheduled for October 29 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Bulls are struggling, enduring their worst season start in recent memory. Despite high expectations with Pardeep Narwal as captain under the guidance of head coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat, they have faltered disastrously, now languishing at the bottom of the points table. Bulls fans hoped for a fresh start and explosive performances, but instead, the team is reeling with four losses in as many games.
Narwal, one of the league’s most celebrated players, has been underwhelming, managing only 28 raid points in four games—a far cry from his record-breaking reputation. His performance is emblematic of the team’s overall struggles, and unless he steps up, their playoff chances are shrinking fast. In their previous fixture, Bengaluru was handed a one-sided 22-36 defeat by defending champions Puneri Paltan. The Bulls’ raiding unit scraped together just four points in the first half, while their defense crumbled in the second, collecting a mere single tackle point. Clearly, the Bulls need an urgent and dramatic turnaround to avoid a fifth straight defeat.
Dabang Delhi KC’s season has been a mixed bag, filled with highs and lows. Sitting mid-table at fifth, they’ve oscillated between wins and losses, maintaining an unpredictable form. Their last match—a disappointing 34-41 defeat to Haryana Steelers—highlighted their lack of consistency, with flashes of individual brilliance not backed by cohesive team efforts.
Ashu Malik continued his impressive season with another Super 10, but support from both the raiding and defensive units was severely lacking. Substitute raider Vinay contributed a commendable eight points, yet it wasn’t enough to close the gap. A significant concern for Delhi is their captain and star raider, Naveen Kumar, who left the match injured in the 33rd minute. If his injury sidelines him for an extended period, Delhi may struggle to replicate last season’s playoff run without their talismanic “Naveen Express.”
Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi KC Match Details
Match: Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi KC, Match 24, PKL 2024
Date: October 29, 2024, 9:00 PM IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi KC Form Guide in PKL 2024
Bengaluru Bulls (BLR): LLLL
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): LWLW
Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi KC Player Squads
Bengaluru Bulls (BLR): Pardeep Narwal (C), Ponparthiban Subramanian, Akshit, Jatin, Jai Bhagwan, Arulnanthababu, Manjeet, Surinder Singh, Lucky Kumar, Pramot Saising, Chandranaik M, Nitin Rawal, Parteek, Saurabh Nandal, Pankaj, Hasun Thongkruea, Ajinkya Pawar, Rohit Kumar, Sushil, Aditya Powar
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): Naveen Kumar (C), Rahul, Ashish, Mohit, Himmat Antil, Vinay, Sandeep, Ashu Malik (C), Gaurav Chhillar, Himanshu, Mohammad Baba Ali, Monu Sharma, Vikrant, Yogesh, Parveen, Manu, Brijendra Singh Chaudhary, Nitin Panwar, Rinku Narwal, Shivam, Ajit Chouhan
Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi KC Expected Playing 7
Bengaluru Bulls (BLR): Pardeep Narwal (C), Ajinkya Pawar, Pankaj, Saurabh Nandal, Nitin Rawal, Surinder Singh, Parteek Gulia
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): Vinay, Ashu Malik (C), Vikrant Khokar, Ashish Malik, Yogesh, Ashish, Nitin Panwar
Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi KC Match Prediction
This match is a critical test for the Bengaluru Bulls. Pardeep Narwal needs to step up his game, and the team must deliver both offensively and defensively if they are to avoid a fifth straight defeat. If Pardeep and his fellow raiders fail to put up points early, the Bulls might find themselves sinking further down, potentially beyond recovery. Their defense also demands improvement, another dismal performance, and Bengaluru could be left questioning their chances of making it to the playoffs.
On the other hand, Dabang Delhi KC, while inconsistent, enters this clash as the stronger side. If Naveen Kumar’s injury sidelines him, Delhi’s offense might falter, but Ashu Malik and Vinay have proven they can shoulder the scoring load. Should Delhi’s defense rally around the absence of Naveen, they could hand the Bulls yet another crushing defeat.
Prediction: Dabang Delhi KC to win comfortably.
Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi KC Telecast Details
TV: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu and Star Sports 1 Kannada
Live Stream: Disney+ Hotstar