PKL 11: UP Yoddhas vs Patna Pirates Predicted 7, team news, head-to-head & free live stream

UP Yoddhas are coming into this match after two consecutive defeats.

The third week of Pro Kabaddi League season 11 (PKL 11) is here and UP Yoddhas will look to bounce back to winning ways after the break when they take on three-time champions Patna Pirates in a thrilling game.

UP Yoddhas are coming into this match after two consecutive losses in PKL 11. The Surender Gill-led outfit kicked off PKL 11 with a stellar win against Dabang Delhi and followed it up with a win over Bengaluru Bulls. However, they could not continue with the momentum and lost two of their next games against Bengal Warriorz and Haryana Steelers. They did claim a win over the Gujarat Giants.

As for Patna Pirates, they didn’t have the start they intended for PKL 11. The three-time champions succumbed to a loss against the defending champions Puneri Paltan in the PKL 11 opener. They did bounce back with a narrow win over Tamil Thalaivas but fell to Telugu Titans most recently in PKL 11.

UP Yoddhas vs Patna Pirates PKL 11 squads:

UP Yoddhas

Raiders: Gagan Gowda, Keshav Kumar, Bharat Hooda, Bhavani Rajput, Heidarali Ekrami, Surendar Gill, Akshay Suryawanshi, Shivam Chaudhary

Defenders: Ashu Singh, Hitesh, Sachin, Sahul Kumar, Mahender Singh, Vivek, Sumit, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi

All-rounders: Gangaram, Jayesh Mahajan

Patna Pirates 

Raiders: Kunal Mehta, Sudhakar M, Sandeep Kumar, Sahil Patil, Deepak, Ayan, Jang Kun Lee, Meetu Sharma, Devank, Pravinder

Defenders: Manish, Abinand Subhash, Navdeep, Shubham Shinde, Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvraj, Deepak Rajender Singh, Prashant Kumar Rathi, Aman, Sagar, Babu Murugasan

All-rounders: Ankit, Gurdeep

Players to watch out for:

Surender Gill (UP Yoddhas) 

Surender Gill has stepped up as the leader for UP Yoddhas in PKL 11, filling the void left by Pardeep Narwal with poise and skill. As the team’s captain, he has shown his mettle by forming a strong raiding partnership with all-rounder Bharat Hooda, consistently racking up points.

After a slower start in the opening match against Delhi, Gill rebounded with a remarkable 17-point effort in the Yoddhas’ win over the Bulls, propelling him to the team’s second-highest scorer with 25 points over four games.

His raiding stats are impressive, showcasing his precision and resilience: with 45 raids and a success rate of 46.66%, he maintains a high “Not Out” rate of 75.55%. Gill averages 5.25 raid points per game, backed by 21 raid points and a Super 10. He’s also proved effective in defence, achieving a Super Tackle with a 75% success rate, and earning four tackle points

Shubham Shinde (Patna Pirates)

Shubham Shinde, the Patna Pirates captain in PKL Season 11, has quickly shown his worth as a top defensive player, stepping up to fill the gap left by Krishan Dhull. Positioned in the right corner, Shinde has brought his defensive expertise and experience to the Pirates, proving vital to their defensive lineup.

Across his first three matches, Shinde has secured five tackle points, averaging 1.33 successful tackles per game. His solid defensive metrics reflect his consistency, boasting a 100% “Not Out” rate and a tackle success rate of 40%.

With ten tackle attempts, Shinde has already achieved one Super Tackle, though he’s yet to score a High 5. As the Pirates’ most expensive recruit this season, Shinde has justified his value, anchoring the team’s defence and contributing significantly to their PKL 11 campaign.

Predicted starting 7:

UP Yoddhas

Surender Gill, Heiderali Ekrami, Sahul Kumar, Sumit Sangwan, Ashu Singh, Mahender Singh, Bharat Hooda.

Patna Pirates:

Devank, Sudhakar M, Parvinder, Ankit, Shubham Shinde, Babu M, Aman.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 15

UP Yoddhas: 4

Patna Pirates: 9

Tie: 2

When and where to watch?

The PKL 11 match between the UP Yoddhas vs Patna Pirates will be telecasted on the Star Sports network television and can be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.

Time: 8:00 PM

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