PKL 11: Key battles to watch out for in match 55, Patna Pirates vs Bengal Warriorz

Both teams are coming into this fixture following narrow losses in PKL 11.

Three-time Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) champions  Patna Pirates will lock horns with Bengal Warriorz in match 55 of PKL 11. The Pirates will come into this on the back of a defeat against the Haryana Steelers in their last match. They will be keen to get back to winning ways and add more points to their tally in order to move a few places up the points table.

The Bengal Warriorz on the other hand will want to bring in some consistency into their run of form in PKL 11. They have had ups and downs so far this season and have struggled to maintain stability. They were also on the receiving end of a defeat in their last outing and will be motivated to get their season back on track.

On that note, let us take a look at the three key battles that could dictate the outcome of this match.

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Devank vs Fazel Atrachali

Devank has been operating on all cylinders for the Patna Pirates this season. He has been the find of the season so far and has shocked everyone with his magical moves on the mat. The young raider became only the second player to reach the 100-point mark this season. He will be the man to watch out for the Pirates in this match and his performance could very dictate the outcome of this match.

But, standing in his way with Fazel Atrachali. The Iranian defender is one the best defenders in the history of the league and has made an impactful everywhere he has gone. Fazel’s match-reading abilities coupled with his experience make him an unstoppable force. He will have to keep a check not just on Devank, but also on his teammates.

Ayan Lochab vs Nitesh Kumar

Ayan Lochab has also been one of the most exciting players to watch this season. He has formed a formidable partnership with Devank upfront and has inspired the Patna Pirates to multiple points. His quick hand touches and ability to trick the opposition defenders will come in very handy for the Pirates. He has already scored 66 raid points this season.

Nitesh Kumar on the contrary has been one of the top-performing defenders for the Bengal Warriorz. He will need to keep an eye on Ayan and his moves to neutralize the danger caused by him. Nitesh is well known for his defensive prowess and his ability to bring down the best of raiders. He has scored 18 tackle points so far this season.

Ankit Jaglan vs Nitin Kumar

Ankit Jaglan has been the main man for the Patna Pirates at the back. Jaglan has kept things very tight and subtle and has now allowed a lot of players to breach their backline. He has scored 26 tackle points, the fifth joint highest in the league so far. He possesses an impressive tackle strike rate of 51%. Expect him to bring his A-game to the table.

Nitin Kumar will stand against him in this match and will hope to get the better of Ankit. The raider has exceeded all expectations and has led the Bengal Warriorz frontline with perfection. He is the leading scorer for his side with 72 raid points in eight matches, thanks to his quick and smart moves on the mat. If Nitin manages to get the better of Ankit, he will have an added advantage on his side.

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