Pro Kabaddi League 2024: UP Yoddhas vs Puneri Paltan – Match Preview

The reigning champions Puneri Paltan will take the mat against UP Yoddhas in the 97th match of the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League 2024 at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune on Saturday. UP Yoddhas is in fourth place in the standings with 51 points after eight wins, six losses, and two ties.

Current form of UP Yoddhas: T W W L W

UP Yoddhas has managed three wins, one loss, and one tie in their last five games. The Yoddhas shared the spoils with Dabang Delhi K.C. in their previous match with a scoreline of 32-32. Gagan Gowda and Bhavani Rajput scored 13 and 10 points respectively for the team.

On the other hand, Puneri Paltan is in eighth place with 47 points after seven wins, six losses, and three ties. 

Current form of Puneri Paltan: L W L L W

The defending champions have managed two wins and three losses in their last five games. The Paltan suffered a 29-43 loss against U Mumba in their last match despite Pankaj Mohite scoring nine points.

Head to Head: Matches: 13, Won by Puneri Paltan: 6, Won by UP Yoddhas: 6, Tied: 1.

Match Prediction: UP Yoddhas might start as favorites against Puneri Paltan.

Puneri Paltan Full Squad: Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Dadaso Shivaji Pujari, Nitin, Tushar Dattaray Adhavade, Vaibhav Balasaheb Kamble, Aditya Tushar Shinde, Akash Santosh Shinde, Aslam Mustafa Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Pankaj Mohite, Sanket Sawant, Mohit, Aman, Vishal, V. Ajith Kumar, Sourav, Mohd. Amaan, Aryavardhan Navale, Ali Hadi (F), Amir Hassan Noroozi (F)

UP Yoddhas Full Squad: Sachin, Keshav Kumar, Gangaram, Jayesh Vikas Mahajan, Gagana Gowda HR, Hitesh, Shivam Chaudhary, Ashu Singh, Sumit, Surender Gill, Sahul Kumar, Bharat, Mahender Singh, Bhavani Rajput, Aksham R. Suryawanshi, Vivek, Heidarali Ekrami (F), Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi (F)