Pro Kabaddi 2024, TEL vs PAT: Preview, probable starting 7s, prediction, and live-streaming details for Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates
The 22nd Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 match will see Telugu Titans clash with Patna Pirates on Monday, October 28. The Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad will host the contest.
Telugu Titans’ issues seem almost chronic at this point. A team that finished last for three straight seasons winning just five out of their last 66 games, have carried their miseries into PKL 11, showing no signs of substantial improvement.
Despite hiring new coach Krishan Hooda and a victory in their season opener against a strong Bengaluru Bulls team led by Pardeep Narwal, the Titans have quickly reverted to their losing ways, dropping three consecutive matches since then.
Their last game against Dabang Delhi KC was a near-carbon copy of their past struggles. Pawan Sehrawat did his best to carry the team, racking up an impressive 18 raid points, with support from Ashish Narwal’s nine raid points. However, the Titans’ defense was, bluntly put, abysmal. Securing just two tackle points in the match, with none coming in the second half, left them wide open to the relentless Delhi raiders Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik, who exploited the Titans' weaknesses without mercy.
With a defense that collapses so consistently, the Titans need more than minor adjustments; they need a strategic overhaul. If this pattern continues, they are well on their way to another season at the bottom of the table.
Three-time champions Patna Pirates, on the other hand, are beginning to demonstrate the composure expected from a team with a championship pedigree. After an embarrassing 40-25 defeat in their opening game, they bounced back with an electrifying performance in their most recent match against Tamil Thalaivas. Initially, the Pirates looked set for another loss, trailing within the first 10-15 minutes, but what followed was a jaw-dropping comeback led by a new star: Devank.
Devank delivered one of the most outstanding raiding performances in PKL history, racking up 25 raid points and single-handedly pulling his team back into contention. Thanks to Devank’s heroic effort, the Pirates flipped the match and won 42-40, leaving the Thalaivas stunned. Ankit at the left corner also played a crucial role, contributing four tackle points to keep Patna’s defense steady amidst the onslaught.
They carry both confidence and momentum and with Devank in top form, the Pirates have all the tools they need to take down an out-of-sorts Telugu Titans.
Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates Match Details
Match: Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates, Match 22, PKL 2024
Date: October 28, 2024, 9:00 PM IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates Form Guide in PKL 2024
Telugu Titans (TEL): LLLW
Patna Pirates (PAT): WL
Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates Player Squads
Telugu Titans (TEL): Manjeet, Sanjeevi S, Ashish Narwal, Ajit Pawar, Pawan Sehrawat (C), Shankar Gadai, Chetan Sahu, Vijay Malik, Mohammad Malak, Sagar, Nitin, Amit Kumar, Rohit, Omkar Patil, Milad Jabbari, Ankit, Sunder, Krishan Dhull, Prafull Zaware
Patna Pirates (PAT): Kunal Mehta, Sudhakar M, Sandeep Kumar, Sahil Patil, Deepak, Ayan, Jang Kun Lee, Meetu Sharma, Devank, Pravinder, Manish, Abinand Subhash, Navdeep, Shubham Shinde (C), Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvraj, Deepak Rajender Singh, Prashant Kumar Rathi, Aman, Sagar, Babu Murugasan, Ankit, Gurdeep
Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates Expected Playing 7
Telugu Titans (TEL): Ashish Narwal, Sagar, Ajit Pawar, Pawan Sehrawat (C), Vijay Malik, Krishan Dhull, Ankit
Patna Pirates (PAT): Devank, Gurdeep, Deepak, Ayan, Sandeep, Shubham Shinde (C), Ankit
Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates Match Prediction
Given the Titans’ continued defensive frailties and Patna’s newfound energy, this match strongly favors the Pirates. Unless the Titans can pull together a team-wide performance, Patna looks poised to capitalize on their weaknesses.
Prediction: Patna Pirates to win.
Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates 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