PKL 11: Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba Predicted 7, team news, head-to-head & free live stream

Puneri Paltan currently sit at the second spot in the PKL 11 points table.

The third week of Pro Kabaddi League season 11 (PKL 11) is up and running. Defending champions Puneri Paltan will take on U Mumba in match 31 of PKL 11 at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.

Puneri Paltan have had a roller coaster ride in PKL 11 so far. They kicked off the competition with a win over last season’s runners-up Haryana Steelers and followed it up with a win over three-time champions Patna Pirates. However, they succumbed to a defeat against Tamil Thalaivas before drawing against Bengal Warriorz.

As for U Mumba, after losing their PKL opener against Dbang Delhi they have finally picked up their momentum. The season 2 winners played out two wins and a draw in their last three PKL 11 games.

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Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba PKL 11 squads

Puneri Paltan

Raiders: Nitin R, Aditya Shinde, Akash Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, Ajith Kumar, Aryavardhan Navale

Defenders: Dadaso Pujari, Tushar Adhavade, Vaibhav Balasaheb, Sanket Sawant, Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Mohit, Ali Hadi, Aman, Mohd. Amaan, Vishal, Sourav

All-Rounders: Mohit Goyat, Aslam Inamdar, Amir Hassan Noroozi

U Mumba

Raiders: Manjeet, Satish Kannan, Vishal Choudhary, Stuwart Singh, M. Dhanasekar, Ajit Chouhan

All-Rounders: Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Shubham Kumar

Defenders: Rinku, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Sombir, Amin Ghorbani, Gokulakannan, Mukilan Shanmugam, Bittu, Aashish Kumar, Deepak Kundu, Lokesh Ghosliya, Sunny

Players to watch out for in Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba:

Gaurav Khatri (Puneri Paltan)

Gaurav Khatri quickly became a key defensive force for Puneri Paltan in PKL 11, filling the gap left by former star Mohammadreza Chiyaneh with remarkable skill. Known for his precise ankle holds and powerful chain tackles, Gaurav has racked up 18 tackle points in just four matches, boasting an impressive 72% tackle success rate.

Despite a minor dip with only one successful tackle against the Tamil Thalaivas, he’s maintained an average of 4.5 successful tackles per game and already secured two High 5s. Now with five matches under his belt, Gaurav has increased his total to 21 points, with a 70% tackle strike rate that positions him as one of the most reliable defenders on the team.

Amirmohammad Zafardanesh (U Mumba)

Amirmohammad Zafardanesh has emerged as a promising talent in PKL 11, building on his impressive debut season with U Mumba. Renowned for his agility and quick footwork, the Iranian all-rounder has consistently contributed on both offence and defence. In his opening two matches, Zafardanesh put on strong performances, scoring 11 points in a high-intensity game against Dabang Delhi, despite being benched five times in super tackle situations. He kept up his form against the Giants, racking up another 10 points.

Currently, Zafardanesh boasts a 53% Raid Strike Rate and an outstanding 71% Tackle Strike Rate, which speaks to his versatility and effectiveness on the mat. With a total of 22 points over three matches, and now 26 points in four matches, he’s proving himself a valuable asset for U Mumba in PKL 11.

Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba Predicted Starting 7

Puneri Paltan

Pankaj Mohite, Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Abinesh Nadarajan, Sanket Sawant, Gaurav Khatri, Aman

U Mumba

Manjeet, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Ajit Chavan, Rinku, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Sombir

Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba Head-to-Head

Matches: 22

Puneri Paltan wins – 9

U Mumba: 10

Tie: 3

When and where to watch?

The PKL 11 match, Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba will be telecasted on the Star Sports network television and can be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.

Time: 9:00 PM

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