Pro Kabaddi 2024, TAM vs PUN: Preview, probable starting 7s, prediction, and live-streaming details for Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan
The Tamil Thalaivas (TAM) will take on defending champions Puneri Paltan (PUN) in the 11th match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 on October 23 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. Both teams will look to build on their strong starts as they face off in what promises to be an exciting contest.
Tamil Thalaivas had a difficult season last year, finishing in ninth place with only nine wins from 22 games. However, they have shown promise at the start of PKL 11, opening with a dominant 44-29 victory against Telugu Titans.
Narender Kandola was in top form, securing a Super 10 with his powerful raiding. Sachin Tanwar, who was picked up for a record INR 2.15 crore at the PKL 11 auction, also delivered with a Super 10, living up to his price tag. The defense was equally strong, with Sahil Gulia achieving a High 5, while captain Sagar Rathee and Abhishek M contributed three and four tackle points, respectively.
The Thalaivas will aim to maintain this momentum against Puneri Paltan, hoping for another all-round team performance as they prepare to face the defending champions.
Puneri Paltan, meanwhile, have been dominant from the get-go, showing the same formidable form that won them the title last season. Their campaign began with a 35-25 win over Haryana Steelers, followed by a comfortable 40-25 victory against Patna Pirates.
What stands out about Pune is their collective team effort, where every player contributes to the scoreboard. Gaurav Khatri has been exceptional in defense, collecting seven and six tackle points in the first two games. Aman, playing at the left corner, has filled in perfectly for the absence of Shadlou, bagging six tackle points against Patna Pirates.
In raiding, captain Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat were solid with seven and five raid points, respectively, while also chipping in with five tackle points between them. Although Pankaj Mohite had a rare off day in the raiding department, the overall team chemistry and depth were evident as Puneri Paltan maintained their dominance.
Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan Match Details
Match: Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan, Match 11, PKL 2024
Date: October 23, 2024, 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan Form Guide in PKL 2024
Tamil Thalaivas (TAM): W
Puneri Paltan (PUN): WW
Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan Player Squads
Tamil Thalaivas (TAM): Sahil Gulia, Dhiraj Bailmare, M. Abishek, Amirhossein Bastami, Himanshu, Ramkumar Mayandi, Ronak, Sachin, Nitesh Kumar, Sagar Rathee (C), Mohit, Sourabh Fagare, Anuj Gawade, Narender, Moein Safaghi, Aashish, Vishal Chahal
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 Khatri, Dadaso Pujari, Amir Hassan Noroozi, Sourav, Vishal, Sanket Sawant, Nitin R
Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan Expected Playing 7
Tamil Thalaivas (TAM): Narender, M Abishek, Sachin Tanwar, Aashish, Himanshu, Sahil Gulia, Sagar Rathee (C)
Puneri Paltan (PUN): Pankaj Mohite, Sanket Sawant, Abinesh Nadarajan, Aslam Inamdar (C), Mohit Goyat, Gaurav Khatri, Aman
Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan Match Prediction
Puneri Paltan have looked almost invincible in the early stages of PKL 2024, and their team depth gives them a significant edge. Tamil Thalaivas have made an impressive start, but Puneri Paltan’s all-round strength could prove too much to handle.
Prediction: Puneri Paltan to win by a comfortable margin.
Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan 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