PKL 12 Mini-Qualifier: Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans prediction, possible starting 7, head-to-head & free live stream

Two strong teams from the south will play in the Mini-Qualifier of PKL 12.

A blockbuster clash will feature on Sunday when two southern heavyweights face off in the first mini-qualifier of the Pro Kabaddi League.

PKL 12 introduces a new format that gives teams higher up the points table an easier path to the finals. The Mini-Qualifier will see Bengaluru Bulls up against Telugu Titans in an all-southern Derby.

The Bulls have proven their potential with a young and inexperienced team, finishing 3rd. On the other hand, Titans are the only team in the top eight without a PKL trophy and would want to end the drought this season.

Both teams have young defensive units and will look to play aggressively, as the losing team will have another chance to make it to the final. It will be an interesting encounter as both teams will look to secure their place in the next round.

Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans squads:

Bengaluru Bulls:

Raiders: Akash Shinde, Mahipal, Shubham Bitake, Manjeet, Pankaj, Ganesha B. Hanamantagol, Aashish Malik.

Defenders: Yogesh Dahiya, Sanjay Dhull, Ankush Rathee, Satyappa Matti, Manish, Shubham Rahate, Lucky Kumar, Deepak S.

All Rounders: Dheeraj, Alireza Mirzaeian, Ahmadreza Asgari, Amit Singh Thakur, Sahil Suhas Rane, Sachin, Jitender Yadav, Chandranaik M.

Telugu Titans:

Raiders: Ashish Narwal, Manjeet Sharma, Praful Zaware, Chetan Sahu, Nitin, Rohit Singh, Amir Ejlali, Jai Bhagwan.

Defenders: Shubham Shinde, Sagar Rawal, Ajit Pawar, Aman, Ankit, Bantu Malik, Avi Duhan, Rahul Dagar.

All-rounders: Bharat Hooda, Vijay Malik, Shankar Gadai, Ganesh Parki.

Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans head-to-head:

• Matches: 26
• Bengaluru Bulls: 17
• Telugu Titans: 5
• Tie: 4

Bulls won the only contest between these two sides played earlier this season.

Players to watch out for

Bengaluru Bulls – Yogesh Dahiya

Yogesh Dahiya might be one of the most unassuming players on the mat, but he is not shying away from taking up responsibilities. Having taken over the captaincy midway after the regular skipper left the team, the right corner defender has guided the team well this season.

For the third consecutive season, he has scored 50+ tackle points, and if he could score more against Vijay Malik and Bharat Hooda, then the Bulls could win this game.

Telugu Titans – Bharat Hooda

Telugu Titans have progressed past the league stage after eight years, and one man who has driven it forward is Bharat Hooda. The tall raider has taken over the role of the strike raider, while Vijay Malik has played the secondary role. Bharat will have to perform well if Telugu Titans want to progress.

Possible starting 7

Bengaluru Bulls –  Akash Shinde, Satyappa Mutti, Alireza Mirzaian, Sanjay Dhull, Aashish Malik, Deepak Sankar, Yogesh Dahiya.

Telugu Titans – Shubham Shinde, Vijay Malik, Ankit, Bharat Hooda, Ajit Pawar, Manjeet, Avi Duhan.

Match Prediction

Bengaluru Bulls will have a slight edge over Telugu Titans on Sunday. While Vijay Malik and Bharat Hooda are a strong duo, their third raider is still an undecided one between Manjeet and Chetan Sahu. Bulls with their settled line-up will look to win the game and move ahead.

When and where to watch the Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans PKL 12 clash?

The live-action of the Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans PKL 12 game will be telecast on Star Sports television and can be streamed live on JioHotstar.

You can tune in to Khel Now TV YouTube channel for free live streaming and every update of the match.

Time- 9:00 pm.

Streaming- Star Sports and JioHotstar.

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