Two teams desperate for points collide in Match 100 of PKL 12 as bottom-placed Bengal Warriorz host ninth-placed Tamil Thalaivas. The league's best raider Devank faces the ultimate test against Arjun Deshwal's raid machine brilliance, whilst Ashish's defensive consistency meets Nitesh Kumar's league-leading tackle points in a battle of survival.

Probable Starting 7

Bengal Warriorz

  • Right Corner – Ankit
  • Right In – Devank (C)
  • Right Cover – Shivansh Thakur
  • Centre – Himanshu Narwal
  • Left Cover – Parteek
  • Left In – Manjeet
  • Left Corner – Ashish

Tamil Thalaivas

  • Right Corner – Sagar Rathee
  • Right In – Arjun Deshwal (C)
  • Right Cover – Ronak
  • Centre – Moein Shafaghi
  • Left Cover – Aashish
  • Left In – Abhiraj Pawar
  • Left Corner – Nitesh Kumar

Headlines

➢ Dhaakad Devank faces raid machine Arjun Deshwal

➢ Devank's Super 10 streak broken

➢ Arjun Deshwal nearing 200 raid points in PKL 12

➢ Himanshu Narwal in form – too little too late for Warriorz

➢ Ashish showing consistency for Bengal Warriorz

➢ Tamil Thalaivas defence had an off game last match – can they bounce back

Top Stories of the Match

Dhaakad Devank is Running the Bengal Warriorz Raiding Unit

Devank's extraordinary season continues to set new standards, establishing him as PKL 12's undisputed best raider. His 271 raid points in 16 matches (16.9 average at 74% success rate) with 15 Super 10s represents unprecedented dominance at the highest level.

In the last match, it was a rare off day for him as he scored just 9 raid points, breaking his remarkable record for consecutive Super 10s. Despite this setback, his season remains historic – 15 Super 10s in 16 matches demonstrates consistency rarely seen in PKL history.

His performances have reached heights that separate him from the competition:

Best average raid points in PKL 12:

  • Devank: 271 points (16.9 average, 74% SR)
  • Ayan: 213 points (13.3 average, 71% SR)
  • Arjun Deshwal: 189 points (11.1 average, 56% SR)

His tactical intelligence demonstrates mastery across all game situations. Devank is exceptional at using the bonus line to accumulate points, leading the league with the most bonus points this season. More remarkably, he has contributed 64% of Bengal Warriorz' raid points, shouldering the attacking burden almost single-handedly.

Situational brilliance showcases extraordinary clutch mentality:

By time intervals in PKL 12:

  • 1-10 minutes: 72 points at 71% SR
  • 11-20 minutes: 63 points at 77% SR
  • 21-30 minutes: 65 points at 71% SR
  • 31-40 minutes: 71 points at 76% SR (finishing strong)

His consistency across all intervals is remarkable, but the clutch gene shines brightest in the final 10 minutes – more than 70 points at 76% success rate when matches hang in the balance.

Historical dominance over Tamil Thalaivas provides psychological advantage:

  • Overall record: 52 raid points in 4 matches (13.0 average, 80% SR, 3 Super 10s)
  • PKL 12 M#30: 13 raid points at 62% SR

Himanshu Narwal's recent evolution into reliable support has provided crucial secondary threat. His 47 raid points in PKL 12 (5.2 average at 57% SR) offers adequate backup, though the team's struggles have overshadowed individual contributions.

His recent performances show promising form:

Last two matches:

  • M#96 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers: 7 raid points at 58% SR
  • M#91 vs Patna Pirates: 7 raid points at 88% SR

More impressively, Himanshu performs exceptionally well in the clutch, averaging 17 raid points at 81% success rate in the final 10 minutes of games.

However, time is running out for Bengal Warriorz to make a playoff push from their last-place position.

Arjun Deshwal Leading Tamil Thalaivas' Raiding Hopes

Arjun Deshwal has established himself as PKL 12's third-best raider, carrying Tamil Thalaivas' attacking burden through their turbulent campaign. His 189 raid points in 17 matches (11.1 average, 56% success rate) with 10 Super 10s demonstrates consistent excellence.

The concerning statistic reveals the team's dependence – Arjun contributes 59% of Tamil Thalaivas' total raid points, creating enormous pressure on the experienced raider.

He was in a slight slump for a couple of matches, registering success rates of 40% or below. However, he emphatically changed that narrative with excellent Super 10s against Dabang Delhi and Gujarat Giants, despite both ending in losses.

Recent performances:

  • vs Dabang Delhi: 11 raid points at 55% SR
  • vs Gujarat Giants: 12 raid points at 50% SR
  • vs UP Yoddhas: 7 raid points at 39% SR
  • vs Puneri Paltan: 6 raid points at 40% SR

Situational analysis reveals his tactical preferences:

By Defenders in Play (DIP):

  • 6-7 defenders: 120 points at 64% SR (dominant against full lines)
  • 4-5 defenders: 31 points at 36% SR (struggles in transition)
  • 2-3 defenders: 34 points at 57% SR (decent in super tackle scenarios)

Arjun needs just 11 raid points to reach 200 in PKL 12, becoming only the third raider this season to achieve this milestone after Devank and Ayan.

His overall PKL career continues to reach new heights – Arjun has become the raider with the third-most raid points in PKL history:

Most raid points in PKL:

  • Pardeep Narwal: 1,801
  • Maninder Singh: 1,568
  • Arjun Deshwal: 1,363

Historical dominance over Bengal Warriorz provides confidence:

  • Overall record: 148 raid points in 12 matches (12.3 average, 61% SR)

Team Stories

Bengal Warriorz – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#96 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Lost 30–38 (8-point defeat)
  • M#91 vs Patna Pirates – Lost 49–51 (agonising 2-point loss)
  • M#85 vs Telugu Titans – Won 45–45 (7-5 tie-breaker victory)
  • M#80 vs Bengaluru Bulls – Lost 32–43 (11-point defeat)
  • M#76 vs U Mumba – Lost 29–48 (19-point thrashing)

Bengal Warriorz languish at the bottom of the table in 12th position after losing to Jaipur Pink Panthers. Despite Devank's arguably best-in-league performances, the lack of support from other raiders and an underperforming defence has cost them dearly.

Devank hasn't received sufficient backing from his supporting raiders apart from Himanshu Narwal in recent games. Ashish has shown consistency for their defence, but without adequate support from teammates.

The statistics paint a grim picture – Bengal Warriorz have one of the lowest average tackle points in the league.

Bengal Warriorz Defence – Too Little, Too Late?

The defensive unit's struggles have defined their season, with concerning statistics across all metrics. They possess the lowest tackle success rate in PKL 12:

Lowest tackle SR% in PKL 12:

  • Bengal Warriorz: 32% SR, 9.1 average tackle points
  • Patna Pirates: 34% SR, 8.3 average tackle points
  • UP Yoddhas: 37% SR, 9.1 average tackle points

Their recent collapse against Jaipur Pink Panthers exemplifies their inconsistency. After a promising first half, they completely faltered in the second:

M#96 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers:

  • 1st Half: 6 tackle points at 46% SR
  • 2nd Half: 2 tackle points at 17% SR

The stark difference in performance between wins and losses reveals the defence's critical importance:

Bengal Warriorz defence – Wins vs Losses | PKL 12:

Wins (5 matches):

  • 152 tackles
  • 65 tackle points
  • 13.0 average tackle points
  • 43% tackle SR

Losses (11 matches):

  • 308 tackles
  • 81 tackle points
  • 7.4 average tackle points
  • 26% tackle SR

Ashish has been their only consistent defender this season, averaging more than 3 tackle points per match. He could become just the fourth player this season to reach 50 tackle points if he picks up 3 in this match.

Ashish in PKL 12:

  • 47 tackle points in 15 matches (3.1 average, 47% SR)

Tamil Thalaivas – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#92 vs Dabang Delhi – Lost 31–37 (6-point defeat)
  • M#87 vs Gujarat Giants – Lost 35–42 (7-point loss)
  • M#84 vs UP Yoddhas – Lost 31–32 (agonising 1-point defeat)
  • M#78 vs Puneri Paltan – Lost 23–36 (13-point thrashing)
  • M#69 vs Patna Pirates – Won 56–37 (19-point dominance)

Tamil Thalaivas have lost golden opportunities to cement their playoff spot, suffering four consecutive defeats that have dropped them to 9th position. Arjun Deshwal tried his best with a Super 10 against Dabang Delhi, but inadequate team support proved costly.

Sagar Rathee and Nitesh Kumar continued to impress as a corner pairing, but lacked sufficient backing from teammates. Tamil Thalaivas need to win their remaining matches and hope for favourable results elsewhere to qualify for the playoffs this season.

Thalaivas Defence Had a Rare Off Game – Will They Bounce Back?

The Tamil Thalaivas defence failed to reach 10 tackle points for the first time after four consecutive games of achieving that milestone. They were showing promising form with tackle success rates exceeding 50% in the previous two matches, but dropped below 40% against Dabang Delhi.

Last three matches:

  • M#92 vs Dabang Delhi: 9 tackle points at 39% SR
  • M#87 vs Gujarat Giants: 12 tackle points at 52% SR
  • M#84 vs UP Yoddhas: 11 tackle points at 55% SR

Nitesh Kumar has been their best defender, ranking second in the league for total tackle points:

Most tackle points in PKL 12:

  • Jaideep: 63 points (3.9 average, 68% SR) in 16 matches
  • Nitesh Kumar: 62 points (3.7 average, 56% SR) in 17 matches
  • Gaurav Khatri: 50 points (3.1 average, 58% SR) in 16 matches

Nitesh Kumar demonstrates remarkable consistency across all Defenders in Play situations:

By DIP in PKL 12:

  • 6-7 defenders: 34 tackle points at 52% SR
  • 4-5 defenders: 22 tackle points at 61% SR
  • 2-3 defenders: 6 tackle points at 75% SR

His interval-wise performance showcases exceptional consistency, with success rates exceeding 50% across all four intervals:

By time intervals:

  • 1-10 minutes: 15 tackle points at 50% SR
  • 11-20 minutes: 16 tackle points at 64% SR
  • 21-30 minutes: 14 tackle points at 52% SR
  • 31-40 minutes: 17 tackle points at 59% SR

Nitesh had 2 tackle points when the sides met earlier this season. However, he recorded an excellent High 5 in PKL 11 against Bengal Warriorz (7 tackle points at 78% SR) and will look to repeat that performance.

Veteran defender Sagar Rathee has returned from injury and been putting up decent performances in recent games, tackling at a success rate exceeding 50%.

Sagar Rathee post-injury in PKL 12:

  • 10 tackle points (3.3 average, 56% SR)

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall: Matches – 17 | Bengal Warriorz – 10 | Tamil Thalaivas – 6 | Tied – 1

Tamil Thalaivas won against Bengal Warriorz in M#30 in PKL 12 and will be looking to complete the double. They also won both fixtures against Bengal Warriorz in PKL 11, establishing recent dominance in this rivalry.

Recent form (Last 5 meetings):

  • M#30 PKL 12: Tamil Thalaivas won 46–36 (10-point victory)
  • M#119 PKL 11: Tamil Thalaivas won 60–29 (31-point demolition)
  • M#57 PKL 11: Tamil Thalaivas won 46–31 (15-point dominance)
  • M#126 PKL 10: Tamil Thalaivas won 74–37 (37-point rout)
  • M#16 PKL 10: Bengal Warriorz won 48–38 (10-point victory)

The recent record heavily favours Tamil Thalaivas, suggesting they hold the psychological advantage heading into this crucial encounter.

Key Player Battles

Bengal Warriorz' Raiders vs Tamil Thalaivas' Defenders:

  • Devank 6–6 Ronak (perfectly matched)
  • Devank 3–0 Aashish
  • Devank 8–2 Nitesh Kumar

Tamil Thalaivas' Raiders vs Bengal Warriorz' Defenders:

  • Arjun Deshwal 6–0 Shivansh Thakur
  • Arjun Deshwal 5–1 Parteek
  • Arjun Deshwal 15–7 Nitesh Kumar

What to Expect

This encounter promises to be a desperate battle between two teams fighting for survival in contrasting situations. Bengal Warriorz' season appears all but over in 12th position, whilst Tamil Thalaivas desperately need victories to keep playoff hopes alive from 9th place.

The key battles – Devank versus Nitesh Kumar's defensive leadership and Arjun Deshwal against Ashish's consistency – will likely determine the outcome. Both teams rely heavily on individual brilliance rather than collective strength, creating potential for an unpredictable encounter.

Expect a closely contested affair where defensive performance could prove decisive, with both Devank and Arjun Deshwal capable of match-winning performances. Tamil Thalaivas' recent dominance in this rivalry suggests they enter as favourites, but Bengal Warriorz have nothing to lose and could prove dangerous opponents.

Match Details:

  • Match: Bengal Warriorz vs Tamil Thalaivas – Match 100, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
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