U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers: Pro Kabaddi 2017 today's match probable playing 7 for Mumbai vs Jaipur
As the Pro Kabaddi extravaganza shifts base to the city of Mumbai, the first match of the leg will feature the home side, U Mumba clashing against the Jaipur Pink Panthers at the Dome, NSCI. The match promises to be a real thriller, given the quality on display.
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Here is how the teams are expected to line up!
U Mumba predicted line-up
Anup Kumar (c) [Raider]
Anup has been effectively leading the side as a captain, contributing to the attack as well as the defense.
Shabeer Bapu [Raider]
Shabeer Bapu has returned to form in the recent matches and will spearhead the attack for the home side.
Darshan Kadian [Raider]
The young gun has been quite impressive and has the ability to get raid points in heaps, which will work to the advantage of the side.
N. Renjith [Left Corner Defender]
The defender has given glimpses of his talent with some strong tackles and will only look to improve from there.
Kuldeep Singh [All-rounder]
Kuldeep Singh adds an edge to the side in the capacity of an all-rounder for he can contribute to the defense and attack both.
Surinder Singh [Left Corner Defender]
He will be the one in-charge of keeping Jasvir Singh, Tushar and Nitin Rawal at bay given his aggressive approach when it comes to tackles.
Shiv Om [All-rounder]
He is utilized by the side as a defensive all-rounder thus bringing about balance to the side.
Jaipur Pink Panthers predicted line-up
Sidharth [All-rounder]
The newbie has been consistent in combination tackles as well as making the rare raid when the situation calls for it.
Nitin Rawal [Left Corner Defender]
The young defender has multiple shades to him and was stellar in the raid department in the match against UP Yoddha.
Jasvir Singh [Raider]
Jasvir will lead the side in the absence of Manjeet Chhillar and look to marshal his troops on the mat by example.
Tushar Patil [Raider]
The raider has showcased the ability to go rampant on the mat and will be the go-to man for fetching the points in the attack.
Santhapanaselvam [All-rounder]
The defensive all-rounder has been lethal in the corner position executing some key tackles in the recent matches.
Somvir Shekhar [Right Cover Defender]
Somvir is a slightly experienced campaigner in the young squad and will hence add depth to the side especially against the Mumbai attack.
Pawan Kumar [Raider]
The former U Mumba recruit will have a know-how of Anup Kumar and Coach Bhaskaran's tactics and thus should be able to thrive against his former team especially on the do-or-die raid.