Two teams desperate for consistency clash in Match 76 of PKL 12 as resurgent Bengal Warriorz host U Mumba. Dhaakad Devank pursues historic milestones against U Mumba's inconsistent defence, whilst Ashish's lone defensive brilliance meets Ajit Chouhan's injury comeback in a battle between contrasting fortunes.

Probable Starting 7

Bengal Warriorz

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

U Mumba

  • Right Corner – Rinku
  • Right In – A Zafardanesh
  • Right Cover – Sunil Kumar (C)
  • Centre – Sandeep
  • Left Cover – Parvesh Bhainswal
  • Left In – Ajit Chouhan
  • Left Corner – Lokesh Ghosliya

Headlines

➢ Bengal Warriorz are coming off an outstanding win over table-toppers

➢ They beat Dabang Delhi by 1 point, and picked up their 4th win

➢ Dhaakad Devank yet again got a Super 10

➢ Himanshu Narwal provided good support, Bengal Warriorz are the best raiding team in the league

➢ Ashish has been excellent for the Warriorz, had yet another High 5

➢ U Mumba are coming off a tough loss in their Maha Derby to Puneri Paltan

➢ Ajit Chouhan got a Super 10, his first after the injury

➢ Sandeep continued his good form, had 7 raid points in last game after 4 Super 10s

➢ U Mumba defence let them down in last game, had just 4 tackle points

➢ Captain Sunil Kumar has been in good form, but didn't perform last game

Top Stories of the Match

Will U Mumba Defence Bounce Back Against Devank and Co.?

Dhaakad Devank demonstrated exceptional form yet again as Bengal Warriorz pulled off a miraculous victory over table-topping Dabang Delhi in their previous encounter – demonstrating championship mettle in pressure situations.

Devank vs Dabang Delhi in M#73:

  • 24 raids, 12 raid points at 50% SR

He remains the league's best raider by considerable margin, possessing the best average raid points amongst all raiders in PKL 12 – establishing unprecedented dominance throughout the campaign.

He has accumulated 11 Super 10s in the 11 matches played this season – the only player maintaining a perfect Super 10 record without any match failing to reach this milestone.

Best average raid points in PKL 12:

  • Devank: 193 points (17.6 average, 73% SR)
  • Ayan: 135 points (12.3 average, 70% SR)
  • Ashu Malik: 146 points (12.2 average, 62% SR)

He possesses the chance to reach 200 raid points earlier than any raider has achieved in PKL history during a single season – requiring just 7 points to create unprecedented history.

Fastest to 200 raid points in a season in PKL:

  • Devank: 12 matches (7 points away)
  • Pardeep Narwal: 15 matches (PKL 5)
  • Pawan Sehrawat: 15 matches (PKL 8)

Devank excels at utilising the bonus line to accumulate points, possessing the joint-most bonus points in the league this season alongside Gagan Gowda.

Most bonus points in PKL 12:

  • Devank: 56 bonus points
  • Gagan Gowda: 56 bonus points
  • Vijay Malik: 44 bonus points

Devank maintains 60%+ raid success rate in each of the four 10-minute intervals throughout matches, with his best performances arriving during clutch moments when matches hang in the balance.

He has accumulated more than 50 points in the final 10 minutes of matches at an extraordinary 86% success rate – demonstrating superhuman clutch mentality.

Devank raiding interval-wise in PKL 12:

  • 1-10 minutes: 44 raid points at 63% SR (steady start)
  • 11-20 minutes: 39 raid points at 71% SR (building momentum)
  • 21-30 minutes: 53 raid points at 74% SR (third quarter dominance)
  • 31-40 minutes: 57 raid points at 86% SR (phenomenal finishing)

He faces a U Mumba defence struggling desperately for form after accumulating just 4 tackle points in their last encounter – their worst defensive performance of the season.

U Mumba defence vs Puneri Paltan in M#72:

  • 19 tackles, 4 tackle points at 21% SR

This represented U Mumba's worst defensive performance of the season, arriving precisely when they appeared to be rediscovering form after consecutive strong showings.

They had secured back-to-back matches with excellent contributions, appearing to emerge from the slump before regressing dramatically against Pune's elite raiding unit.

U Mumba defence in PKL 12:

  • Last game vs Paltan: 4 tackle points at 21% SR (19 tackles)
  • Previous two games: 33 tackle points at 67% SR (49 tackles, 16.5 average)

Captain Sunil Kumar demonstrated prime form after overcoming a slow season start by securing back-to-back High 5s before the Pune debacle.

He desperately needs to bounce back immediately and lead the team against Devank and his teammates in this crucial encounter.

Sunil Kumar in 2 games before M#72:

  • 15 tackles, 13 tackle points at 87% SR

He endured a difficult start to the season before completely transforming his form after the opening four matches – averaging 3.3 tackle points at 62% success rate subsequently.

Sunil Kumar defence in PKL 12:

  • First 4 matches: 4 tackle points (1.0 average, 22% SR, 18 tackles, 0 High 5s)
  • Next 8 matches: 26 tackle points (3.3 average, 62% SR, 42 tackles, 3 High 5s)

Corners Lokesh Ghosliya and Rinku have contributed adequately, with both securing 1 High 5 each in the last two matches before the Pune collapse.

All three of these defenders possess more than 25 tackle points with tackle success rates near 50% this season for U Mumba – demonstrating collective defensive quality.

U Mumba defence in PKL 12:

  • Sunil Kumar: 30 tackle points (2.5 average, 50% SR)
  • Rinku: 28 tackle points (2.3 average, 48% SR)
  • Lokesh Ghosliya: 25 tackle points (2.3 average, 50% SR)

Team Stories

Bengal Warriorz – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#73 vs Dabang Delhi – Won 37–36 (miraculous 1-point victory)
  • M#64 vs Gujarat Giants – Lost 40–47 (disappointing 7-point defeat)
  • M#56 vs Puneri Paltan – Lost 44–49 (5-point setback)
  • M#51 vs Patna Pirates – Won 48–42 (impressive 6-point triumph)
  • M#39 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Lost 41–45 (4-point defeat)

Bengal Warriorz pulled off a huge upset victory over table-topping Dabang Delhi, winning a dramatic 1-point thriller in their last match whilst demonstrating championship potential.

Captain Dhaakad Devank, as usual, delivered amazing performance – securing another Super 10 in the match whilst maintaining his perfect record throughout the season.

Devank has been arguably the league's best raider, embarking on his journey to break quite a few records whilst establishing himself amongst PKL's all-time elite.

Devank hasn't received adequate support in earlier matches, though Himanshu Narwal proved exceptional in the last encounter by scoring 6 raid points – providing rare secondary threat.

Ashish has maintained some consistency for their defence without much support. Bengal Warriorz possess one of the lowest average tackle points in the league despite his individual excellence.

Ashish the Lone Warrior in Bengal's Defence

Bengal Warriorz' defence has represented their weak point throughout this season, whilst the raiding unit has fulfilled its responsibilities through Devank's superhuman individual brilliance.

Dramatic splits between wins and losses demonstrate defensive importance – when the defence delivers 12+ tackle points, Bengal remains competitive; when falling below, defeats inevitably follow.

They delivered good contributions in the last match against Dabang Delhi, proving instrumental in securing the upset victory over championship favourites.

Bengal Warriorz defence in PKL 12:

  • Wins (4 matches): 12.3 average tackle points at 42% SR (118 tackles, 49 points)
  • Losses (7 matches): 6.6 average tackle points at 24% SR (192 tackles, 46 points)

They rank amongst the poorest defensive teams in the league, possessing the lowest tackle success rate in the entire league – a damning statistic despite occasional strong showings.

Lowest tackle SR% in PKL 12:

  • Bengal Warriorz: 31% SR (8.6 average tackle points)
  • Patna Pirates: 32% SR (8.1 average tackle points)
  • UP Yoddhas: 37% SR (9.1 average tackle points)

Ashish has been their only consistent defender this season, maintaining tackle success rate exceeding 50% whilst providing rare bright spot in otherwise struggling defensive unit.

Ashish in PKL 12:

  • 10 matches, 38 tackle points (3.8 average, 51% SR)

He delivered a wonderful High 5 in the last match against Dabang Delhi, demonstrating the form that has established him as one of the league's premier defenders.

Ashish vs Dabang Delhi in M#73:

  • 8 tackles, 5 tackle points at 63% SR

His remarkable statistics rank second-best average tackle points in the entire league this season, showcasing consistent excellence when surrounded by defensive struggles.

Best average tackle points in PKL 12:

  • Nitesh Kumar: 51 points (3.9 average, 59% SR, 12 matches)
  • Ashish: 38 points (3.8 average, 51% SR, 10 matches)
  • Jaideep: 42 points (3.3 average, 62% SR, 13 matches)

U Mumba – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#72 vs Puneri Paltan – Lost 27–37 (disappointing 10-point defeat)
  • M#60 vs Gujarat Giants – Won 40–25 (dominant 15-point victory)
  • M#58 vs Tamil Thalaivas – Won 42–24 (comprehensive 18-point triumph)
  • M#50 vs Dabang Delhi – Lost 26–47 (humiliating 21-point thrashing)
  • M#48 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Lost 38(4)–38(6) (heartbreaking tie-breaker defeat)

U Mumba suffered comprehensive defeat against Puneri Paltan in the last encounter after winning consecutive matches, exposing fundamental defensive vulnerabilities under pressure.

However, they will be delighted that Ajit Chouhan appeared at his best – securing a Super 10 against the mighty Puneri Paltan defence whilst demonstrating complete recovery from injury.

Sandeep has been leading the raiding unit after Ajit Chouhan's injury absence, accumulating 4 consecutive Super 10s before the last match against Pune.

U Mumba's defence has been inconsistent this season, clearly affecting match results based on their performance fluctuations between strong and weak displays.

Captain Sunil Kumar has rediscovered excellent form after enduring a slow season start, though his Pune performance suggests vulnerability under pressure.

Corners Rinku and Lokesh Ghosliya have maintained solid form throughout the season, providing consistent support to their captain's defensive leadership.

Ajit Chouhan Comes Back to Form in Style for U Mumba

Ajit Chouhan started the season as U Mumba's lead raider, enjoying an excellent start before unfortunate injury forced him to miss several crucial matches.

Ajit Chouhan till injury in PKL 12:

  • 5 matches, 39 raid points (7.8 average, 2 Super 10s, 68% SR)

Since returning from injury, he has adopted a passive role within the team whilst Sandeep shouldered the majority of raiding responsibilities during his absence.

However, U Mumba will be delighted that he rediscovered form with a Super 10 against the excellent Puneri Paltan defence – suggesting complete recovery from injury setbacks.

Ajit Chouhan vs Puneri Paltan M#72:

  • 13 raids, 10 raid points at 77% SR

Ajit Chouhan demonstrates outstanding ability when facing 6-7 defenders on the mat, maintaining nearly 90% raid success rate in these scenarios – showcasing elite credentials against full defensive lines.

However, his success rate drastically drops to under 20% when facing 4-5 defenders on the mat – revealing tactical vulnerability during transition phases.

Ajit Chouhan raiding DIP-wise in PKL 12:

  • 6-7 defenders: 43 raid points at 88% SR (dominant against full lines)
  • 4-5 defenders: 4 raid points at 16% SR (struggles in transition)
  • 2-3 defenders: 3 raid points at 43% SR (decent in super tackle scenarios)

U Mumba now possess an excellent 1-2 raiding partnership in Ajit Chouhan and Sandeep – creating genuine dual-threat capability opponents struggle to contain simultaneously.

Sandeep also demonstrated good form against Puneri Paltan by accumulating 7 raid points, though this ended his streak of 4 consecutive Super 10s in the previous matches.

Sandeep in last five games:

  • vs JPP M#48: 14 raid points at 64% SR (22 raids)
  • vs Dabang Delhi M#50: 11 raid points at 69% SR (16 raids)
  • vs Tamil Thalaivas M#58: 12 raid points at 52% SR (23 raids)
  • vs Gujarat Giants M#60: 15 raid points at 58% SR (26 raids)
  • vs Puneri Paltan M#72: 7 raid points at 44% SR (16 raids)

Sandeep has demonstrated he is a very capable raider this season, maintaining raid success rate exceeding 50% whilst providing consistent scoring threat.

Sandeep in PKL 12:

  • 10 matches, 79 raid points (7.9 average, 55% SR, 4 Super 10s)

He starts matches in excellent fashion, maintaining nearly 80% raid success rate in the first 10 minutes whilst providing U Mumba with crucial early momentum.

However, his success rate drops below 40% in the crucial final 10 minutes of matches – something requiring attention against elite raiders like Devank.

He starts both halves strongly, though his raid success rate drops drastically in the final 10 minutes of each half – creating tactical vulnerability opponents can exploit.

Sandeep raiding interval-wise in PKL 12:

  • 1-10 minutes: 22 raid points at 71% SR (exceptional opening)
  • 11-20 minutes: 15 raid points at 45% SR (second quarter dip)
  • 21-30 minutes: 27 raid points at 66% SR (strong third quarter)
  • 31-40 minutes: 15 raid points at 38% SR (concerning finish)

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall: Matches – 22 | Bengal Warriorz – 5 | U Mumba – 15 | Tied – 2

The rivalry between both sides has been predominantly one-sided, with U Mumba winning 15 of the 22 matches played throughout PKL history.

Since PKL 9: Matches – 6 | Bengal Warriorz – 1 | U Mumba – 4 | Tied – 1

Since PKL 9, U Mumba have won 4 whilst losing just once to Bengal Warriorz – establishing clear psychological advantage heading into this crucial encounter.

Recent Form (Last 5 meetings):

  • M#132 PKL 11: U Mumba won 36–27 (9-point victory)
  • M#17 PKL 11: Match tied 31–31
  • M#118 PKL 10: Bengal Warriorz won 46–34 (12-point triumph)
  • M#38 PKL 10: U Mumba won 39–37 (2-point success)
  • M#101 PKL 9: U Mumba won 49–41 (8-point dominance)

Key Player Battles

Bengal Warriorz' Raiders vs U Mumba's Defenders

  • Devank 10–3 Sunil Kumar
  • Devank 3–1 Parvesh Bhainswal
  • Devank 1–4 Lokesh Ghosliya (closely matched)
  • Devank 6–1 Rinku

U Mumba's Raiders vs Bengal Warriorz' Defenders

  • Ajit Chouhan 2–3 Parteek (closely matched)
  • A Zafardanesh 5–2 Ashish
  • Sandeep 5–2 Ashish
  • Sandeep 4–0 Parteek

What to Expect

This encounter promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between contrasting philosophies. Bengal Warriorz' complete reliance on Devank's individual brilliance meets U Mumba's inconsistent defensive form in a match potentially defining Devank's historic achievements.

The key battles – Devank's pursuit of milestones versus Sunil Kumar's bounce-back attempt and Ajit Chouhan's injury comeback against Ashish's lone defensive excellence – will likely determine the outcome.

Expect Devank to dominate proceedings given his extraordinary form and U Mumba's recent defensive collapse. His perfect Super 10 record – 11 Super 10s in 11 matches – ensures he will reach at least one milestone (500 career raid points requiring just 1 point).

U Mumba's defence – accumulating just 4 tackle points in their last match – suggests Devank will achieve both milestones (200 points in PKL 12 requiring 7 points, 500 career points requiring 1 point) whilst potentially delivering season-defining performance.

However, Sunil Kumar's historical form – 13 tackle points at 87% SR in two games before the Pune disaster – indicates U Mumba possess defensive quality capable of containing even Devank if they rediscover their best form.

The historical record heavily favouring U Mumba (15-5-2) suggests another victory, though Bengal's recent upset over Dabang Delhi demonstrates they cannot be underestimated when Devank receives adequate support.

Ajit Chouhan and Sandeep's dual-threat capability faces Ashish's lone defensive excellence, creating intriguing tactical chess match potentially swinging the contest decisively. If U Mumba's defence bounces back from their Pune nightmare, they possess enough attacking firepower to overwhelm Bengal's weakest unit.

The team executing their game plan more consistently whilst minimising errors will emerge victorious, with Devank's individual brilliance potentially overwhelming U Mumba's defensive vulnerabilities to create history in spectacular fashion.

Match Details

  • Match: Bengal Warriorz vs U Mumba – Match 76, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Friday, 10th October 2025
  • Time: 9:00 PM IST
  • Venue: SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
  • LIVE Streaming: Watch LIVE on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. For LIVE scores and updates, visit prokabaddi.com or download the Pro Kabaddi Official App.

Follow Pro Kabaddi onInstagram,Facebook,X &YouTube for all the latest updates!

Related tags:

KolMumPro Kabaddi League Season 12, 2025 FeaturesNewsMatch PreviewsEnglish