Pro Kabaddi 2024, JAI vs UP: Preview, probable starting 7s, prediction, and live-streaming details for Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas
The 35th match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 will see the Jaipur Pink Panthers and UP Yoddhas lock horns at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, November 5. Both teams, though talented, have stumbled in recent outings and are now under pressure to break their respective winless streaks.
Jaipur Pink Panthers started PKL 2024 with a bang, securing back-to-back wins. However, things have taken a nosedive since, with the team failing to register a win in their last three matches, including two losses and a tie. Sitting at eighth in the standings with 14 points, Jaipur urgently need a collective team effort to turn their season around. Their previous game against U Mumba, dubbed the 'El Clasico' of PKL, ended in a disappointing 39-37 defeat, highlighting a concerning trend for the Pink Panthers.
Jaipur’s over-reliance on captain Arjun Deshwal has become increasingly apparent. While Deshwal has been their primary raiding weapon, teams have figured out that silencing him effectively shuts down Jaipur’s attack. In the match against U Mumba, Deshwal could only manage four raid points, being tackled five times. Neeraj Narwal attempted to shoulder the load with an impressive Super 10 and two tackle points, but he alone cannot compensate for the lack of all-around support.
Defensively, Jaipur has shown glimpses of quality, with various players stepping up. However, these intermittent defensive contributions fall short when matched against consistent raiding and defending powers from the opposition. To regain their winning momentum, Jaipur’s defense and secondary raiders must step up.
UP Yoddhas, on the other hand, find themselves in a respectable third place with three wins and three losses. Although they started the season with positive performances, their form has been erratic, and they enter this game on the back of two consecutive losses. Their last encounter, a high-scoring 42-37 defeat to Patna Pirates, exposed glaring issues in UP’s defensive setup, which allowed two all-outs while they took none in return — a critical factor in their defeat.
On the raiding front, UP Yoddhas had multiple players contribute against Patna. Gagan Gowda, a rising talent, led the charge with nine raid points, while senior raiders Surender Gill and Bharat Hooda added five points each. However, these individual performances were not enough to compensate for UP’s defensive shortcomings. While Hitesh managed a High 5, the rest of the defense crumbled under pressure, lacking the consistency needed to contain aggressive raiding units.
For UP Yoddhas to avoid a third straight loss, they must recalibrate their defensive strategy and bring more synergy into their game. Players like Sahul Kumar and Ashu Singh need to step up and work in tandem with Hitesh to prevent all-out situations that continue to cost them matches.
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas Match Details
Match: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas, Match 35, PKL 2024
Date: November 5, 2024, 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas Form Guide in PKL 2024
Jaipur Pink Panthers (JAI): LTLWW
UP Yoddhas (UP): LLWLW
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas Player Squads
Jaipur Pink Panthers (JAI): Arjun Deshwal (C), Ritik Sharma, Abhijeet Malik, Sombir, Shrikant Jadhav, Vikash Khandola, Neeraj Narwal, K. Dharanidharan, Navneet, Ankush, Abhishek Ks, Reza Mirbagheri, Nitin Kumar, Ronak Singh, Surjeet Singh, Arpit Saroha, Mayank Malik, Ravi Kumar, Lucky Sharma, Amir Hossein Mohammadmalekiz, Aamir Wani
UP Yoddhas (UP): Gagan Gowda, Keshav Kumar, Bharat Hooda, Bhavani Rajput, Heidarali Ekrami, Surender Gill (C), Akshay Suryawanshi, Shivam Chaudhary, Ashu Singh, Hitesh, Sachin, Sahul Kumar, Mahender Singh, Vivek, Sumit, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, Gangaram, Jayesh Mahajan
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas Expected Playing 7
Jaipur Pink Panthers (JAI): Arjun Deshwal (C), Surjeet Singh, Reza Mirbagheri, Neeraj Narwal, Vikash Kandola, Lucky Sharma, Ankush Rathee
UP Yoddhas (UP): Surender Gill (C), Ashu Singh, Mahender Singh, Gagan Gowda, Bharat, Hitesh, Sumit
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas Match Prediction
Given their current form, the Jaipur Pink Panthers have a slight edge in this matchup due to their solid start and the flashes of promise seen in their defense. However, their over-reliance on Arjun Deshwal remains a significant flaw, and if UP Yoddhas can keep him quiet, Jaipur could struggle to find an offensive rhythm. UP Yoddhas’ shaky defense is also a concern, as it could give Jaipur’s raiders ample opportunities to score, particularly if Jaipur manage a collective approach.
Prediction: Jaipur Pink Panthers to win by a margin of two points.
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas 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