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UP Yoddhas will take on Dabang Delhi KC in the seventh game of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 on October 21 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. The Yoddhas have been one of the most consistent teams in PKL history, making their debut in Season 5 and qualifying for the playoffs in every season except PKL 10. However, last season was a major disappointment, finishing 11th with just four wins in 22 games.
In a bid to turn things around this season, UP Yoddhas have made several significant changes to their squad, releasing key players such as Pardeep Narwal and Nitesh Kumar. The team relies on their new-look raiding unit, led by Surender Gill and Bharat Hooda, both proven performers capable of dominating defenses.
Their defense is also well-experienced, featuring the likes of Sahul Kumar (Right Corner), Sumit Sangwan (Left Corner), Ashu Singh (Right Cover), and Mahender Singh (Left Cover). This balanced squad, with both strong raiders and defenders, will look to claim their first-ever PKL title this season.
Meanwhile, Dabang Delhi KC began their PKL 11 campaign on a high, defeating U Mumba 36-28 in their opening game. Ashu Malik, one of the co-captains, recorded a Super 10, while the defense put in a team effort to contain U Mumba’s attack. However, their captain and main raider, Naveen Kumar, wasn’t at his best, managing just two raid points.
For Delhi to continue their winning ways, Naveen will need to regain his form. The rest of the team has shown they can contribute across the board, and if Naveen steps up, Delhi could be a force to be reckoned with this season.
UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi KC Match Details
Match: UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi KC, Match 7, PKL 2024
Date: October 21, 2024, 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi KC Form Guide in PKL 2024
UP Yoddhas (UP): Yet to play
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): W
UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi KC Player Squads
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
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): Naveen Kumar (C), Rahul, Ashish, Mohit, Himmat Antil, Vinay, Sandeep, Ashu Malik (C), Gaurav Chhillar, Himanshu, Mohammad Baba Ali, Monu Sharma, Vikrant, Yogesh, Parveen, Manu, Brijendra Singh Chaudhary, Nitin Panwar, Rinku Narwal, Shivam, Ajit Chouhan
UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi KC Expected Playing 7
UP Yoddhas (UP): Surender Gill, Heiderali Ekrami, Sahul Kumar, Sumit Sangwan, Ashu Singh , Mahender Singh, Bharat Hooda
Dabang Delhi KC (DEL): Nitin Panwar, Vikrant, Ashish, Yogesh, Naveen Kumar (C), Ashish, Ashu Malik (C)
UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi KC Match Prediction
UP Yoddhas have rebuilt their roster to solve the shortcomings that plagued them last season, and they appear determined to return to playoff contention. Surender Gill and Bharat Hooda will be critical to their success, while their strong defensive unit will work to eliminate Dabang Delhi's raiding threats.
Dabang Delhi KC, on the other hand, will hope that Naveen Kumar can bounce back from his underwhelming performance in the first match. With Ashu Malik in top form and a cohesive defense, they could pose a tough challenge for the Yoddhas.
However, UP Yoddhas seem to have a more balanced lineup, which could give them the edge in what promises to be a close encounter.
Prediction: UP Yoddhas to win by a narrow margin.
UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi KC 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
