Patna Pirates will lock horns with Dabang Delhi K.C. in the ‘final panga’ of the Pro Kabaddi League season 8.
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Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi K.C. Match Preview:
Pro Kabaddi League history’s most successful franchise – Patna Pirates will look to win the title for a record fourth time while Dabang Delhi K.C. would want to win the trophy after losing out in the finals in the last season.
These two teams finished at the top of the points table after the league stage and will fight for the ultimate supremacy in this season.
Patna Pirates etched a historic campaign this season as they finished first on the points table with 86 points, 11 points ahead of the second-placed Dabang Delhi K.C. which is a new PKL record. Patna’s score difference remained +120 which is the third highest in PKL history, and their 16 wins in the league stage is only behind one better performance – Gujarat Giants’ 17 wins in season 6.
Patna Pirates’ defence has been the root cause of this success. The three-time champions are just 5 tackle points behind U Mumba’s record of most tackle points in a season – 289 in season 6. The defence will be led by young Iranian Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh. The rookie set a record with his 10th
High 5 of the season in Patna Pirates’ win over U.P. Yoddha in the semi-finals, surpassing Surender Nada and Surjeet Singh’s record in PKL season 5. However, an 11th High 5 this season by Mohammadreza may lead Patna to the 4th PKL title tonight.
Dabang Delhi K.C. will ably challenge Patna Pirates as they’re the only team this season to do a double over the three-time champions this season. Although Delhi was flawless in their games against Patna, the season has been a mixed bag for them. The main cause of concern has been Delhi’s defence and star-raider Naveen Kumar’s injury, but Delhi managed to overcome their woes and qualify for the playoffs with 2 games in hand.
Dabang Delhi K.C.’s defence had one of their best nights of the season in the semi-final against Bengaluru Bulls, picking up 11 tackle points. Naveen who seemed rather harmless in his last three league matches scored 14 points to take his side to the finals. With a double over Patna, Delhi will be high on confidence when they go onto the mat tonight but surely will have to put their best foot forward to defeat Patna in the finals. Delhi are yet again so close to their maiden title and would be hoping for different results than in the last season’s finale, where Dabang Delhi K.C. lost to Bengal Warriors.
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi K.C. Match Details:
- Date: 25th February 2022
- Time: 8:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Centre.
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi K.C. Head-to-Head:
Patna Pirates have a slight edge over Dabang Delhi K.C. in head-to-head count.
However, Dabang Delhi K.C. defeated Patna Pirates both the times these teams met this season. In their first meeting, Delhi won by 32-29 with 9 points from Vijay Malik. The runners up from the last season yet again emerged victorious in the reverse fixture by 26-23, courtesy of all-rounder Vijay Malik’s 7 points.
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi K.C. H2H:
- Total – 14
- Patna Pirates – 7
- Dabang Delhi K.C. – 6
- Tied – 1
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi K.C. Probable Starting 7
Patna Pirates –
Sachin Tanwar, Neeraj Kumar, Sajin C, Prashanth Kumar Rai (Captain), Guman Singh, Sunil, Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh
Dabang Delhi K.C. –
Naveen Kumar, Jeeva Kumar, Manjeet Chillar, Vijay, Ashu Malik, Sandeep Narwal, Jodinger Narwal (captain)
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi K.C. Prediction:
With Patna’s dominance this season and Delhi’s impeccable performance against Patna this season, the
final panga is assured to be a close contest which may go down to the last raid even.
Fantasy Team:
- Defenders: Neeraj Kumar, Krishan Dhull
- All-Rounders: Vijay Malik, Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh (VC), Manjeet Chillar
- Raiders: Naveen Kumar (C), Sachin Tanwar
Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi K.C. Players to watch out:
- Patna Pirates – Sachin Tanwar, Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh
- Dabang Delhi K.C. – Naveen Kumar, Vijay Malik
