Pro Kabaddi 2024, PUN vs MUM: Preview, probable starting 7s, prediction, and live-streaming details for Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba
In Match 32 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024, Puneri Paltan is set to face off against U Mumba in the highly anticipated Maharashtrian Derby. This thrilling encounter is scheduled for November 3, 2024, at 9:00 PM IST, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
The defending champions, Puneri Paltan, have shown a strong and balanced team effort this season, continuing the form that won them the title. They currently hold second place in the standings with three wins, one loss, and a tie. Importantly, even in their loss, the team displayed resilience, losing narrowly without any glaring weaknesses. This consistency in their gameplay highlights a well-rounded squad where every player contributes effectively.
In their previous outing, Paltan managed a 32-32 tie against Bengal Warriorz, where their lead raiders, Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat, had a relatively off day. Despite this, Akash Shinde and Pankaj Mohite filled the gap, each scoring seven raid points and even contributing a tackle point, highlighting the depth and adaptability in Pune’s squad.
On the defensive front, Gaurav Khatri and Abinesh Nadarajan showed excellent coordination, each securing three tackle points to restrict Bengal’s offensive play. This unity in defense is Puneri Paltan’s strong suit, making it difficult for opponents to find any weak link. However, they need to bring their A-game against U Mumba and capitalize on any scoring opportunities if they aim to retain their dominance. Expect Puneri Paltan to be hungry for a win and prepared to make a statement in this Derby.
U Mumba had a shaky start to their PKL 2024 campaign, losing to Dabang Delhi KC in their opener. However, they bounced back with two wins and a tie, bringing them to the eighth spot in the standings. While their recent performance is commendable, they still have weak areas in both raiding and defense that need to be tightened up if they are to climb higher in the rankings.
Their previous match against Jaipur Pink Panthers, one of the season’s title contenders, was a thriller, ending in a close 39-37 victory for U Mumba. This “El Clasico” of PKL saw Ajit Chavan take charge in raiding, racking up an impressive 14 points, including seven crucial bonus points that kept the scoreboard ticking. Chavan’s ability to earn points with minimal risks could be a decisive factor against Puneri Paltan.
Defensively, U Mumba performed reasonably well, securing 12 tackle points with a success rate of 44.44%. Notably, they effectively neutralized Jaipur’s star raider, Arjun Deshwal, allowing him only four points and tackling him five times. However, their defense lacks the consistency Paltan possesses, and they’ll need a flawless performance to avoid giving away easy points to Pune’s balanced raiding unit.
Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba Match Details
Match: Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba, Match 32, PKL 2024
Date: November 3, 2024, 9:00 PM IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba Form Guide in PKL 2024
Puneri Paltan (PUN): TWLWW
U Mumba (MUM): WTWL
Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba Player Squads
Puneri Paltan (PUN): Vaibhav Kamble, Aditya Shinde, Akash Shinde, Abinesh Nadarajan, Mohd. Amaan, Tushar Dattaray Adhavade, Aman, Aryavardhan Navale, Ali Hadi, Ajith V Kumar, Mohit Goyat, Aslam Mustafa Inamdar (C), Mohit, Pankaj Mohite, Gaurav Khatr , Dadaso Pujari, Amir Hassan Noroozi, Sourav, Vishal, Sanket Sawant, Nitin R
U Mumba (MUM): Deepak Kundu, M. Dhanasekar, Manjeet, Sunny, Sombir, Gokulakannan M, Stuwart Singh, Lokesh Ghosliya, Vishal Choudhary, Aashish Kumar, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Mukilan Shanmugam, Parvesh Bhainswal, Shubham Kumar, Sunil Kumar (C), Ajit Chouhan
Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba Expected Playing 7
Puneri Paltan (PUN): Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Sunil Kumar (C), Parvesh Bhainswal, Sombir, Rinku, Manjeet, Ajit Chavan
U Mumba (MUM): Pankaj Mohite, Sanket Sawant, Abinesh Nadarajan, Aslam Inamdar (C), Mohit Goyat, Gaurav Khatri, Aman
Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba Match Prediction
Puneri Paltan’s well-coordinated team dynamics make them favorites to win this Derby. While U Mumba has shown improvement, they still need to polish their game to match the quality of a team like Paltan. Expect the defending champions to secure a close yet decisive victory, especially if their raiders and defenders fire together.
Prediction: Puneri Paltan to win by 2 points.
Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba 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