PKL 12: Key player battles to watch out for in Match 8, Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Giants

It’s a battle of Pune’s young raider against Gujarat’s strong defensive unit.

Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Giants will face off against each other in the second match of the day. Both teams had contrasting results in their opening encounters in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 12). Puneri beat Bengaluru Bulls in the first tiebreaker of the season. At the same time, Gujarat Giants lost to U Mumba in the tiebreaker.

Puneri Paltan will look to continue their winning momentum and aims to register back-to-back wins. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants will look to register their first win of the season. We will see a few great clashes in this encounter. It will be a battle of Pune’s young raiders and Gujarat’s strong defensive unit.

On that note, let’s take a look at the key battles to watch out for between Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Giants.

Aditya Shinde vs Mohammadreza Shadloui

Aditya Shinde, who impressed in his first match this season and played a crucial role in Pune’s victory by scoring 9 raid points, will be looking to continue with the momentum.

Although he narrowly missed the Super 10 by 1 point, he will be looking to achieve it against Gujarat. With his agility, he can be the one to keep Shadloui quiet and would once again play a crucial role in today’s match

On the other hand, Mohammadreza Shadloui, who also had a good first game, scoring 3 tackle points but unfortunately couldn’t get his team on the line, will be looking for a better performance.

He would want to avoid the mistake he made against U Mumba’s captain, Sunil Kumar. Shadloui can be the one to keep Pune’s young raider quiet in this match, and if he manages to do so, Gujarat’s chances of securing a victory will increase significantly.

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Gaurav Khatri vs Rakesh Sangroya

Gaurav Khatri had a dream start to his season with a high five against Bengaluru Bulls. He is in great form and will be a headache for the Gujarat Raiders. If he continues to play like this, he won’t give Gujarat a chance to score points freely. Gujarat needs to stop him at any cost. He will be eager to deliver another strong performance in the match.

Meanwhile, Rakesh Sangroya, who managed to score just 5 points in the last game, will be looking for a better performance this time. He will be one of the key raiders for Gujarat, and his form will be crucial for Gujarat’s chances against Puneri.

Pankaj Mohite vs Himanshu

Another young raider from Pune, Pankaj, will also be looking to make a mark. After a good performance in the last match, he will aim for a Super 10 and look to dismantle the Gujarat defence. Pankaj scored 6 points with 1 tackle point, and once again, he will be looking to support his teammates.

On the other hand, Himanshu, who scored 3 tackle points, will be the key for Gujarat’s defence. He, along with Shadloui, will look to dismantle Pune’s young raiding department and help Gujarat win.

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