Bengaluru Bulls to Face Tamil Thalaivas in High-Octane PKL Season 11 Encounter

In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 11 clash, the Bengaluru Bulls will take on the Tamil Thalaivas in match 34 on November 4 at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, at 09:00 PM IST.

Form Guide:

• Bengaluru Bulls: After a narrow defeat to the Telugu Titans (35-38) on November 2, the Bulls are on a tough streak. This marks their fifth loss in the season, and they currently sit 12th on the points table with just 7 points (1 win, 5 losses).
• Tamil Thalaivas: On a roll, the Thalaivas are in good form, having triumphed over Gujarat Giants 44-25 on October 30. With 19 points from 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, they are second on the table.

Head-to-Head: Bengaluru Bulls have a commanding lead in the head-to-head record against Tamil Thalaivas, having won 11 of their 14 encounters. However, the last match between the two sides saw Tamil Thalaivas dominate with a 45-28 victory.

Key Players to Watch:

• Bengaluru Bulls:

  • Pardeep Narwal: The lead raider for the Bulls, Narwal has accumulated 35 raid points in 4 matches, though he was held scoreless in the previous match.
  • Saurabh Nandal: The team's defensive anchor, with 11 tackle points in 6 matches.
  • Nitin Rawal: A versatile all-rounder, Rawal has scored 22 points, and his contributions will be key to the Bulls’ success.

• Tamil Thalaivas:

  • Narender Hoshiyar Kandola: The Thalaivas’ star raider, Kandola has scored 50 raid points in 5 matches.
  • Nitesh Kumar: Leading the defense with 17 tackle points from 5 matches.
  • Himanshu: The all-rounder, Himanshu has been solid in both raiding and defense, with 3 points in 2 matches. He is just 9 points away from reaching 100 raid points in his PKL career.

With both teams eager to make a mark, this promises to be an exciting battle with key players on both sides poised to deliver some spectacular performances.