Last Updated on Jan 29, 2022 03:47 PM
| Match Date & Time: | 2022-01-18 07:30 PM (IST) 2022-01-18 02:00 PM (GMT) |
Dabang Delhi will take on Patna Pirates in Vivo Pro Kabaddi on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 19:30 PM IST
Wounded Dabang Delhi will face Patna Pirates in the opening game on Tuesday evening. After going unbeaten for 7 games, Dabang Delhi have lost two on the trot and managed a narrow win inthe last game.
They would be eager to get back to their best and climb up the ladder, having lost their top spot.
They will be up against 2nd placed Patna Pirates, who are direct rivals and among the top teams in the competition.
One can expect a close game, though Delhi would need to play out of their skins to get past this Patna side.
Naveen Kumar: Naveen Kumar is a phenomenal young raider and has been doing the job for Delhi for a long time. The young sensation was the 3rd highest scoring player last season and has carried that form here. He has now fallen to 3rd on the list of top raiders this season with 135 raid points to his name. He hasnt had the best of games recently and will be eager to turn the tables, which might be a dangerous sign for Patna Pirates.
Sandeep Narwal:Sandeep Narwal has added a flair to the Delhi side and has held a key role in the Dabang Delhi defense. He is one of their top-performing defenders this season with 15 tackles to his name. He can also put in a raid or two and is a key figure in the side.
Manjeet Chhillar:Manjeet Chhillar is one of the most experienced players on this Delhi side. The all-rounder has majorly taken up defensive duties this season and has seemingly hit peak form, which has seen his score rise to 20 tackle points. He would be itching to make a mark tonight yet again.
Sachin Tanwar: Tanwar is a quality raider and has picked up some fine recent form to take his tally for the season to 63 raid points, while he also has 5 tackle points to his name. He will be a big player in this game.
M Chiyaneh:Chiyaneh is just the kind of player you need in the side. The Iranian all-rounder doesnt shy away from putting in a tackle and is a proper team player. He has 30 tackle points and is leading the charts for his side.
Neeraj Kumar:Neeraj Kumar seems to have turned back the pages as he has picked up the form from the last season, where he was at his peak. The right-cover defender has looked really sharp and hasnt given much chance to the raider. His tally reads 26, thanks to some fine recent performances.
Naveen Kumar: Naveen Kumar is one of the finest raiders in the country and with experience under his belt now, he looks set to achieve big things. He seems to be in good flow and will look to bounce back hard from his struggles in the last couple of games.
M Chiyaneh:Chiyaneh has been one of the top defenders this season and the Iranian hasnt put a foot wrong. Not only has he recorded successful tackles, he has also not dived-in unnecessarily and has minimal unsuccessful tackles. He could bag a big haul given Naveens poor recent run and lack of support.
The match will be live telecast on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar
| # | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tie | NR | PD | Points | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patna Pirates | 22 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 120 | 86 | WWWLW | |
| 2 | Dabang Delhi | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | -3 | 75 | TWLWT | |
| 3 | UP Yoddha | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 68 | WWLWW | |
| 4 | Gujarat Giants | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 67 | WWTWW | |
| 5 | Bengaluru Bulls | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 53 | 66 | TLWLT | |
| 6 | Puneri Paltan | 22 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 33 | 66 | WTWLW | |
| 7 | Haryana Steelers | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | -28 | 64 | WLWLL | |
| 8 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 22 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 63 | LLWWL | |
| 9 | Bengal Warriors | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | -18 | 57 | TTLWW | |
| 10 | U Mumba | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | -34 | 55 | LLLLW | |
| 11 | Tamil Thalavas | 22 | 5 | 11 | 6 | -42 | 47 | LLLLL | |
| 12 | Telugu Titans | 22 | 1 | 17 | 4 | -130 | 27 | LLLLL | |
| Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result | |||||||||
