PKL 10: Patna Pirates Team Profile

The team will step onto the field to win the league for the fourth time.

The Patna Pirates are the most successful team in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), having won the PKL trophy three times. However, the team's performance was not as good as in the previous season.

To put it into perspective, in the previous season, the team only won 8 out of 22 matches, and they had to face defeat in 11 matches. These statistics clearly indicate that Patna has dropped from being a high-level team to a lower level, and a significant reason for this is the lack of experience and balance in the team. Before the start of PKL 10, Patna made several changes to their team, so it will be interesting to see if the team can perform well this time.

So, let's tell you about the strengths and weaknesses of the Patna Pirates before the start of the upcoming season (PKL 10).

Patna Pirates' Strengths:

Sachin Tanwar will play a crucial role in raiding. Patna Pirates once had a star raider like Pardeep Narwal, who played a vital role in winning the PKL title three times. Even though Pardeep is no longer part of the team, experienced and top-notch raiders like Sachin Tanwar don't let the team feel his absence. Sachin has been with the team for several seasons and is expected to make a significant contribution to Patna's raiding department.

In the previous season, Sachin was the top raider in terms of points, securing 176 points in 20 matches, and he was ranked eighth in the list of top raiders. Players like Sachin will once again play a crucial role in helping the team win.

Patna Pirates' Weaknesses:

Poor form could once again be a problem for Patna. Neeraj Kumar, who was the captain of Patna in the previous season, didn't have a remarkable performance. If the team captain's performance is subpar, it can affect the confidence of other players. Neeraj managed only 29 tackle points in 21 matches in the last season, and his poor form put a lot of pressure on Sachin. If things don't improve this time, the burden of earning points will fall heavily on Sachin's shoulders.

Despite their subpar performances, Patna might once again assign the captaincy to Neeraj because there are no other experienced players in the team to take on a leadership role.

Manish will be responsible for the defense:

Manish Dhull plays a crucial role in Patna's defense, but his performance in the previous season was not exceptional. This is why the team's defense appeared weak despite his presence. Despite his poor form, Patna has retained Manish for the upcoming season. The team will have high hopes for Manish, and he will likely want to live up to those expectations.

Players to Watch:

Sachin Tanwar had a good performance in the previous season, and this season, he will be the focus of the team's expectations. For Patna to perform well, Sachin's performance is crucial. In addition to Sachin, the team has retained Neeraj Kumar as the captain despite his poor performance last season. Supporting Sachin and maintaining team balance will be crucial, and both of these players are essential for the team. So, all eyes will be on them.