Patna payrets and Bangalore will top the table
There are two riveting games in the pipeline for Sunday's doubleheader in Vivo Pro Kabaddi.
First, Surjeet Singh and Tamil Thalaiva will face Arjun Deshwal and Jaipur Pink Panthers. Later, as league-leader Bengaluru Bulls go head-to-head against third-ranked Patna Pirates, there is a battle for the top spot in the standings.
Check out our previews for both matches:
Match fifty eight: Tamil Thalayavas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers
The Tamil Nadu team lost their last match 37-28 and ended their six-game unbeaten run. Surjit Singh was eye-catching even in the defeat and he completed the game with a high 5. Sagar also played well and got three tackle points. The defensive duo of Thalayavas, who have been in the top three tackle point scorers this season, have consistently performed throughout the season, apart from their reddit unit which is hot and cold. The Thalaivans have the second-lowest red points of the season, so they are seventh in the table despite the joint lowest defeat. If Manjeet, Athul MS and Ajinkya Pawar do not give the necessary impetus to the crime, Thalaivas may struggle to move forward despite boasting a strong defense.
The Jaipur Pink Panthers continued their turmoil in form, beating the Patna Pirates 38-28 in the final game. Veteran all-rounder Deepak Hooda was the best and finished the game with 10 points, while Arjun Deshwal scored nine points in his favor. Sahul Kumar played another good game, as he scored four tackle points. The Pink Panthers have found the right staff, which has helped them turn their fortunes around. Coach Sanjeev Balian's men have won three games in a row and are currently fifth in the table, playing less than three of their top four teams in the rankings. Nothing less than a victory is enough for the Pink Panthers on Sunday.
Tamil Thalayavas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers Head to Head
The Jaipur Pink Panthers have won three of the four matches against the Tamil Thalaivas and lost one.
Match fifty nine: Patna Pirates vs Bangalore Bulls
In their previous match, Patna Pirates had lost 38-28 against Jaipur Pink Panthers. Their reading unit played well as they scored 19 points in their favor. But the defense against the Pink Panthers seemed completely vague. The Pirates' generally strong defensive unit gained just four tackle points, dropping 20 red points. Coach Ram Meher Singh will see the game as an anomaly but he knows his team cannot repeat this defensive performance against the angry Bengaluru Bulls on Sunday.
Warriors, bulls have been on fire since the defeat by UP. They have scored 107 points in two games and lost just 59. Pawan Sehrawat U.P. Has been on a mission since his tough play against. And in his last two games, he has scored 46 points, making him the league's leading scorer behind Naveen Kumar. The Bengaluru skipper has been well supported by youngster Bharat, who has scored sixteen points in his last two matches. If the bulls go early in the game, they plow on the opponents. Bangalore have a four-point lead over Patna in the standings, but have played one game more. They need to beat the Pirates to strengthen their position as league leaders.
Bengaluru Bulls face-off against Patna Pirates
The Patna Pirates have had a lot of success against the Bengaluru Bulls. In 17 matches, Patna has won 10 times while Bangalore has won five matches. Two of their matches ended in a draw.
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