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PKL Match 47: Patna Pirates vs U Mumba, Match Preview & Predictions

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PKL Match 47: Patna Pirates vs U Mumba, Match Preview & Predictions

Three-time PKL champions Patna Pirates will face off against PKL season 2 champions U Mumba in the 47th match of the Pro Kabaddi League season 8. 

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 Patna Pirates vs U Mumba Match Preview: 

Patna Pirates are on a roll as they are currently occupying the second spot on the points table, with five wins, one loss and one tied game in seven matches. Pirates have been undefeated in their last 5 games, including a 27-26 over Gujarat Giants in their last fixture. 

U Mumba have played and performed well in their matches but have failed to close them despite decent performances. U Mumba are placed fifth on the points table with three wins, one loss and three tied games in the seven matches they have played. 

Both these teams have remained unbeaten in their last five fixtures. Patna Pirates are looking like one of the most balanced sides this season. While the roster of U Mumba, full of underdogs, has outplayed many teams this season.

Subramanian Rajaguru and Ram Mehar Singh wouldn’t risk the good run by making any changes to the winning combination.

 Patna Pirates vs U Mumba Match Details: 

  • Date: 11th January 2022
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Centre.

 Patna Pirates vs U Mumba Head-to-Head: 

Patna Pirates and U Mumba have remained amongst the most successful PKL sides, and share an intense rivalry. U Mumba knocked out Patna Pirates in season 2 by defeating them in the semi-finals. Pirates paid the debt in the next season after stopping U Mumba from winning consecutive titles. 

Although Mumbai have dominated Patna Pirates in the overall head-to-head stats despite the supremacy of the counterparty. It is noteworthy that U Mumba’s captain Fazel Atrachali was a part of Patna Pirates when Pirates last defeated Mumba. 

 Patna Pirates vs U Mumba H2H:

  • Total – 14
  • Patna Pirates – 4
  • U Mumba – 9
  • Tied – 1

 Patna Pirates vs U Mumba Probable Starting 7:

Patna Pirates – 

Monu Goyat (Raider), Prashanth Kumar Rai (Raider), Sachin Tanwar (Raider), Sajin Chandrasekar (Left Cover), Neeraj Kumar (Right Cover), Mohammadreza Shadloui (Left Corner), Sunil Narwal (Right Corner)

U Mumba –

Abhishek Singh (Raider), V Ajith Kumar (Raider), Mohsen Maghsoudlou (All-rounder), Harendra Kumar (Left Cover), Ashish Sangwan (Right Cover), Fazel Atrachali (Left Corner), Rinku Sharma (Right Corner)

 Patna Pirates vs U Mumba Prediction:

Patna Pirates are expected to win this match against U Mumba. 

U Mumba captain Fazel Atrachali transforms into a monster whenever he faces off against his former side Patna Pirates. Sultan Fazel has a great track record and history against Pirates as he is well-versed with Patna Pirates’ coach Ram Mehar Singh’s tactics. Atrachali has registered 13 tackle points in 3 matches against Patna Pirates since his comeback to U Mumba. 

Iranian all-rounder Meraj Sheykh claimed that youngster Mohammadreza Shadloui is the country’s best defender Sultan Fazel Atrachali, and Shadloui has performed in a way that has met everyone’s expectations. The most expensive defender from the season eight auction has scored 21 tackle points in 7 games this season with a success rate of 49%. 

 Patna Pirates vs U Mumba Fantasy Team:

  • Defenders: Rinku HC (VC), Sunil, Neeraj Kumar, Harendra Kumar
  • All-Rounders: Mohammadreza Shadloui (C), Sachin Tanwar
  • Raiders: V Ajith Kumar

 Patna Pirates vs U Mumba Players to watch out:

  • Patna Pirates – Monu Goyat, Mohammadreza Shadloui
  • U Mumba – Fazel Atrachali, Abhishek Singh