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The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 begins today with the Bengaluru Bulls taking on the Telugu Titans at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. The opening match will begin at 8 pm on Friday, October 18.
Bengaluru Bulls, the champions of Season 6, enter the tournament with a well-balanced squad. Pardeep Narwal has returned to lead the team, bringing his experience and leadership to the side. He’ll be supported by Ajinkya Pawar, who has shown promise over the last two seasons, and Jai Bhagwan in the raiding department. In defense, the Bulls will rely on Saurabh Nandal and Pon Parthiban.
Coached by the experienced Radhir Sehrawat, the Bengaluru Bulls will be aiming to reach the playoffs after falling short last season and push for a second league title.
Playing at their home ground, the Telugu Titans will be eager to impress with the support of the Hyderabad crowd behind them. They have retained Pawan Sehrawat using the FBM card, and he will be their key raider this season.
Praful Zaware, Sanjeevi S, and Ajit Pawar will provide additional support in the attack, while Krishan Dull will marshal the defense. Veteran all-rounder Vijay Malik will add depth to the squad.
With Krishan Kumar Hooda as their new coach, the Titans will look to turn around last season’s disappointing 12th-place finish and aim for a strong playoff run, boosted by the passionate home support.
With both teams eager to start strong, this opening match will set the stage for what’s to come in PKL Season 11, as the Bulls aim for redemption and Telugu Titans look to turn their fortunes around.
PKL 2024, Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans prediction: Can Telugu Titans beat Bengaluru Bulls?
The Bengaluru Bulls have a strong track record against the Telugu Titans, winning 16 of their 23 encounters, with only three wins for the Titans and four ties. The Bulls have won the last three matches between the teams. With Pardeep returning to his former side, Bengaluru are much stronger this season.
While Pawan Sherawat's impact could make a difference, the Titans will need to play as a cohesive unit to pull off an upset. Overall, the Bengaluru Bulls are the favorites heading into this match due to their strong lineup and recent dominance over the Titans.
