DEL vs BEN: Dabang Delhi KC will be locking horns against Bengal Warriors in the 19th match of the Pro Kabaddi League PKL 8 on Wednesday, 29th December at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Centre, Bengaluru.
The runners-up of the last season, Dabang Delhi KC have continued their red-hot form in PKL 8 too as they find themselves at the top of the points table after week one with 13 points to their name. They are undefeated so far this season winning two games and drawing the other. Delhi were held on a 24-24 tie by Gujarat Giants in the previous encounter. They will now be seeking revenge for their defeat in the PKL 7 finals against Bengal Warriors.
On the other hand, defending champions Bengal Warriors are also having a great run so far this season as they stand just below Delhi at the second spot with 11 points under their belts. After two consecutive victories in the opening two games, the Warriors suffered their first defeat of the season in a thrilling 36-35 encounter against Bengaluru Bulls. They will now aim to get back to winning ways and repeat the PKL 7 final result.
Match Details
Match: Dabang Delhi KC vs Bengal Warriors, Match 19, PKL 8
Date and Time: Wednesday, 29th December 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Centre
DEL vs BEN Head to Head
Dabang Delhi KC and Bengal Warriors have been up against each other on 15 occasions in the PKL and have been at each other’s throats. Bengal Warriors have a slight edge in the head-to-head records as they have managed to grab seven wins whereas Delhi have won six matches. They last faced each other in the finals of PKL 7 in October 2019 where Bengal Warriors came out on top with a 39-34 victory.
DEL vs BEN Probable Playing 7
Dabang Delhi KC: Naveen Kumar, Vijay Malik, Sandeep Narwal, Ajay Thakur, Jeeva Kumar, Manjeet Chhillar, Joginder Singh Narwal(C)
Bengal Warriors: Maninder Singh(C), Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Darshan J, Abozar Mohajermighani, Rinku Narwal, Sachin Vittala, Parveen
DEL vs BUN Dream11 Team
Defenders: Rinku Narwal, Darshan J, Sachin Vittala
All-Rounders: Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Vijay Malik
Raiders: Naveen Kumar(C), Maninder Singh(VC)
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