PKL 11: Key battles to watch out for in Dabang Delhi vs U Mumba

There will be many high-profile clashes when these two teams clash.

Dabang Delhi K.C. and U Mumba are set to clash in their opening fixture of the 11th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL 11) on 18 October 2024 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. The early exchanges between the respective teams will provide a window into what to expect from them in the 11th edition of the prestigious league competition.

Both outfits house plenty of talented individuals. These figures are exceptional at what they do and going to play a key role for their respective franchise in the forthcoming matches in PKL 11. When both teams take to the mat, the following key battles and their eventual outcomes are going to decide which squad emerges victorious.

On that note, here are the top 3 battles that we might see in the first match of the season.

Naveen Kumar vs Sunil Kumar

Naveen Kumar is fit and hungry for action as he prepares to lead Dabang Delhi K.C. to success in the PKL 11. The superstar raider missed a huge chunk of the previous season due to injuries after scoring 72 points in six matches.

He will face a stiff challenge for Sunil Kumar in the U Mumba ranks. The arrival of the experienced defender adds quality to their defensive department. The outfit paid a whopping 1.015 crore to secure his signature, making him the costliest defender in the PKL.

Ashu Malik vs Parvesh Bhainswal

Ashu Malik was sensational for Dabang Delhi K.C. during the 10th edition of the PKL. He scored 280 points, finishing as the joint top raid points scorer. Thanks to his performances, the outfit reached the playoffs. The fans have high expectations from Malik going into the PKL 11.

However, it would be interesting to see how he navigates past Parvesh Bhainswal. He returns from a long spell on the sidelines due to injury and is ready to perform. The defender has 314 total points in 137 matches. U Mumba paid 19.50 lakh to secure him.

Yogesh Dahiya vs Manjeet Dahiya

Yogesh Dahiya of Dabang Delhi K.C. was their outright best-performing defender last season. He scored 77 points in 23 appearances, winning the Emerging Player of the Season award in the process.

He will be tasked to stop Manjeet Dahiya of U Mumba from scoring points during the raids. The latter has a lot of responsibility for scoring points on his shoulders. If Dabang Delhi can stop Manjeet from scoring points, then the tie could go in their favour, making this battle crucial.

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