BEN vs GUJ: Bengal Warriors will be locking horns against Gujarat Giants in the ninth match of the Pro Kabaddi League PKL 8 on Friday, 24th December at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Centre, Bengaluru.
The Defending champions Bengal Warriors have started their title defence on a positive note and have lived up to their expectations in the opening game. They grabbed a 38-33 win over UP Yoddha courtesy of an exceptional all-round display by Esmaeil Nabibakhsh. The Warriors will now look forward to continuing their momentum and winning this match.
Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, also started their PKL season 8 on a positive note by winning their opening game comfortably. They emerged victorious against the Jaipur Pink Panthers 34-27 owing to brilliant performances by Rakesh Narwal and Girish Ernak. The Giants will now look to perform the same way and grab another victory.
Match Details
Match: Bengal Warriors vs Gujarat Giants, Match 9, PKL 8
Date and Time: Friday, 24th December 9:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Centre
BEN vs GUJ Head to Head
Bengal Warriors and Gujarat Giants have been up against each other on five occasions in the PKL with Gujarat having a slight edge. The Giants have managed to grab two wins whereas the Warriors have won only one match while the other ending in a draw. Both the sides last met in September 2019 where the match ended in a 25-25 tie.
BEN vs GUJ Probable Playing 7
Bengal Warriors: Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Sukesh Hegde, Maninder Singh(C), Darshan J, Rinku Narwal, Parveen, Rishank Devadiga
Gujarat Giants: Rakesh Narwal, Girish Ernak(C), Rakesh Sungroya, Parvesh Bhainswal, Pardeep Kumar, Ravinder Pahal
BEN vs GUJ Dream11 Team
Defenders: Parvesh Bhainswal, Girish Ernak, Rinku Narwal
All-Rounders: Esmaeil Nabibakhsh (VC), Pardeep Kumar-I
Raiders: Rishank Devadiga, Rakesh Narwal (C)
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