Two franchises at opposite ends of their respective trajectories meet in Match 104 of PKL 12 as fifth-placed Bengaluru Bulls, freshly qualified for the playoffs, face mathematically eliminated Bengal Warriorz. Alireza Mirzaian's clutch excellence anchors the Bulls' attacking ambitions, whilst Devank's extraordinary season represents one of Pro Kabaddi's most dominant individual performances, despite insufficient team support to secure playoff qualification.

Probable Starting 7

Bengaluru Bulls

  • Right Corner – Yogesh (C)
    • Right In – Aashish Malik
    • Right Cover – Sanjay
    • Centre – Akash Shinde
    • Left Cover – Satyappa Matti
    • Left In – Alireza Mirzaian
    • Left Corner – Deepak Sankar

Bengal Warriorz

  • Right Corner – Ankit
    • Right In – Devank (C)
    • Right Cover – Phool Chandra
    • Centre – Himanshu Narwal
    • Left Cover – Manjeet
    • Left In – Vishwas S
    • Left Corner – Sandeep Saini

Headlines

➢ Will we see a repeat of the Alireza versus Devank clash?
➢ Alireza Mirzaian has been in top form, achieving his tenth Super 10
➢ Deepak Sankar has been leading the Bulls' defensive unit with exceptional performances
➢ Bengal Warriorz pull off a thrilling one-point victory in their last match, but is it too late?
➢ Bengaluru Bulls have qualified for the playoffs and can still fight for higher positioning
➢ Devank continues his extraordinary season, whilst Vishwas put in an excellent nineteen-point performance in the last match

Top Stories of the Match

Will We See a Repeat of the Alireza Versus Devank Clash?

The previous encounter between these two franchises delivered one of PKL 12's most compelling individual duels. When the sides last met in M#80, both Dhaakad Devank and Alireza Mirzaian showcased their elite raiding credentials through a direct confrontation that defined the match.

M#80 Head-to-Head Performance:

  • Devank: 16 raids, 13 raid points, 81% SR
  • Alireza Mirzaian: 22 raids, 16 raid points, 73% SR

Devank currently represents one of professional Kabaddi's most extraordinary individual achievements. His league-leading position has been achieved through consistent excellence across all game situations, establishing him amongst the sport's elite practitioners.

Devank's Record-Breaking Season:

Devank has established himself as PKL 12's most dominant raider, combining quantitative excellence with qualitative consistency. His trajectory throughout the season demonstrates sustained brilliance, transcending temporary form variations.

Season statistics showcasing dominance:

  • Total raid points: 271 across 16 matches
  • Average raid points: 16.9 per match – significantly superior to any competitor
  • Raid success rate: 74% – exceptionally clinical execution
  • Super 10s: 15 across 16 matches – demonstrating near-perfect consistency
  • Bonus points: Most in the league with unmatched accumulation

Comparative analysis establishing lead:

  • Devank: 271 points (16.9 average)
  • Ayan: 213 points (13.3 average)
  • Ashu Malik: 146 points (12.2 average)

Situational mastery across all defensive scenarios:

Devank's exceptional characteristic involves consistent performance across all game intervals, a rarity amongst elite raiders who typically excel within specific temporal windows.

Time-interval performance breakdown:

  • 1-10 minutes: 72 raid points at 71% SR
  • 11-20 minutes: 63 raid points at 77% SR (peak performance)
  • 21-30 minutes: 65 raid points at 71% SR
  • 31-40 minutes: 71 raid points at 76% SR (exceptional clutch mentality)

This comprehensive excellence across all game phases establishes Devank's tactical intelligence and psychological resilience, enabling consistent delivery throughout entire matches.

Alireza Mirzaian – Bengaluru's Elite Clutch Performer

Alireza Mirzaian has proven instrumental in Bengaluru's remarkable resurrection following their challenging tournament commencement. His performance trajectory showcases calculated brilliance combined with exceptional tactical positioning.

Comprehensive season statistics:

  • Total raid points: 156 across 16 matches
  • Average raid points: 9.8 per match – elite tier performance
  • Raid success rate: 56% – consistent execution quality
  • Super 10s: 10 – joint-highest in his career
  • Do-or-Die raid points: 31 at 72% SR – commanding lead in clutch situations

Alireza's specialisation lies within pressure situations, where his decision-making becomes particularly decisive. His Do-or-Die supremacy represents a defining characteristic distinguishes elite performers from adequate competitors.

Most Do-or-Die raid points in PKL 12:

  • Alireza Mirzaian: 31 points at 72% SR
  • Ayan: 27 points at 100% SR
  • Arjun Deshwal: 23 points at 77% SR

Defensive scenario analysis – Defenders in Play (DIP):

  • 6-7 defenders: 92 raid points at 69% SR (dominant strength)
  • 4-5 defenders: 30 raid points at 31% SR (acknowledged weakness)
  • 2-3 defenders: 30 raid points at 63% SR (super tackle proficiency)

His performance disparity across defensive scenarios reveals tactical preferences – exceptional capability when bonus points remain available, whilst struggling during defensive transition phases.

His most recent performance against Dabang Delhi exemplified his current form, recording 13 raid points at a 65% success rate whilst maintaining his team's attacking momentum.

Bengaluru's Defensive Resurgence

Bengaluru Bulls' defensive transformation has proven pivotal in their playoff qualification journey, establishing themselves as formidable opponents through collective excellence.

Defensive unit statistics:

  • Average tackle points per match: 11.1 – exceptional tier
  • Tackle success rate: 45%
  • Nine wins recorded with an average of 12.9 tackle points at 54% SR
  • Seven losses recorded with an average of 8.7 tackle points at 34% SR

The correlation between defensive performance and match outcomes demonstrates strategic importance – victories consistently achieved with superior defensive execution.

Deepak Sankar – Exceptional Corner Excellence

Deepak Sankar has emerged as Bengaluru's defensive cornerstone, providing the defensive leadership that has enabled their recent resurgence. His recent introduction has fundamentally transformed team performance.

Current season performance trajectory:

  • Total tackle points: 49 across 15 matches
  • Average tackle points: 3.3 per match – third-best in entire league
  • Tackle success rate: 58% – elite tier proficiency
  • High 5s: 4 – demonstrating consistency and reliability

Comparative analysis establishing elite status:

  • Jaideep (Haryana): 3.8 average, 68% SR
  • Nitesh Kumar (Bengal): 3.6 average, 53% SR
  • Deepak Sankar (Bengaluru): 3.3 average, 58% SR

Deepak's remarkable contribution becomes further evident when acknowledging his late-season introduction, meaning his statistical excellence was compressed into a shorter timeframe.

Game-interval performance analysis:

  • 1-10 minutes: 9 tackle points at 36% SR (slow start pattern)
  • 11-20 minutes: 15 tackle points at 71% SR (momentum building)
  • 21-30 minutes: 13 tackle points at 65% SR
  • 31-40 minutes: 12 tackle points at 67% SR

His performance pattern indicates adjustment period requirements, thereafter delivering exceptional contributions throughout the remaining match duration. This characteristic necessitates strategic consideration regarding match momentum and tactical deployment.

Supporting defensive contributions:

Yogesh provides consistent support, recording 44 tackle points at a 50% success rate across 16 matches, establishing a reliable corner partnership with Deepak Sankar. Their collective contribution provides a defensive foundation enabling forward attacking ambitions.

Bengal's Season-End Assessment

Bengal Warriorz face mathematical elimination from playoff contention despite demonstrating recent positive performance trajectories. Their final matches represent an opportunity for seasonal redemption and strategic preparation for forthcoming seasons.

Recent match performance indicates potential:

Bengal recorded a thrilling one-point victory against Tamil Thalaivas in their previous encounter, with youngster Vishwas delivering an exceptional performance.

Vishwas's recent breakthrough performance – M#100 Tamil Thalaivas:

  • Raids: 24
  • Raid points: 19
  • Raid success rate: 79%

This performance suggests emerging talent capable of providing support for Devank's individual brilliance, potentially establishing a multi-player offensive infrastructure previously lacking throughout the season.

Himanshu Narwal – Emerging Raiding Talent

Himanshu Narwal has demonstrated improvement throughout the tournament's latter stages, establishing himself as a potential support option complementing Devank's dominance.

Current season statistics:

  • Total raid points: 56 across 10 matches
  • Average raid points: 5.6 per match – reliable contribution
  • Raid success rate: 59% – consistent execution
  • Do-or-Die expertise: 87% SR in final ten-minute interval (23 raids, 20 points)

His clutch performance ranking third-best within the appropriate statistical category demonstrates significant psychological resilience and decision-making excellence during pressure moments.

Best raid success rate in 31-40 minute interval (20+ raid points):

  • Akshit: 21 raid points at 124% SR
  • Gagan Gowda: 38 raid points at 88% SR
  • Himanshu Narwal: 20 raid points at 87% SR

Bengal's Fundamental Defensive Vulnerability

Bengal Warriorz's fundamental weakness preventing playoff qualification stems from defensive inadequacy rather than raiding deficiency. Their defensive unit has underperformed across all performance metrics.

Defensive limitations establish a significant disadvantage:

  • Tackle success rate: 31% – lowest in entire league
  • Average tackle points: 9.0 per match – second-lowest
  • Performance inconsistency creates instability

Comparative performance against other struggling defences:

  • Bengal Warriorz: 31% TR, 9.0 average
  • Patna Pirates: 34% TR, 8.3 average
  • UP Yoddhas: 37% TR, 9.1 average

Wins versus losses correlation demonstrating strategic importance:

  • Victories recorded (6 matches): 40% SR, 12.0 average tackle points
  • Defeats recorded (11 matches): 26% SR, 7.4 average tackle points

The stark differential reveals defensive execution as determining factor between successful and unsuccessful match outcomes.

Ashish – Only Consistent Defensive Contributor

Ashish represents Bengal's sole reliable defensive performer, recording 47 tackle points at a 47% success rate across 15 matches. His recent rest period during the Tamil Thalaivas match suggests a rotation strategy, potentially indicating recovery considerations.

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall record: Matches – 25 | Bengaluru Bulls – 10 | Bengal Warriorz – 15

Bengal Warriorz hold a significant historical advantage, though Bengaluru Bulls have recently reversed the trend. Their most recent encounter resulted in Bengaluru's comprehensive 11-point victory in M#80, breaking a seven-game losing streak against Bengal.

Recent Form (Last 5 meetings):

  • PKL 12 M#80: Bengaluru Bulls won 43–32 (11-point victory)
  • PKL 11 M#104: Bengal Warriorz won 44–29 (15-point victory)
  • PKL 11 M#44: Bengal Warriorz won 40–29 (11-point victory)
  • PKL 10 M#73: Bengal Warriorz won 35–29 (6-point victory)
  • PKL 10 M#6: Bengal Warriorz won 32–30 (2-point victory)

Bengaluru's most recent victory represents their only success in this fixture since PKL 8, indicating historical dominance clearly favouring Bengal Warriorz.

Key Player Battles

Bengaluru Bulls' Raiders vs Bengal Warriorz' Defenders

  • Alireza Mirzaian 16 – 0 Ashish (Dominant advantage in left-in raiding situations)
  • Alireza Mirzaian 13 – 5 Ankit (Strong raiding performance against right-corner defence)
  • Akash Shinde 5 – 4 Parteek (Centre and corner engagement)

Bengal Warriorz' Raiders vs Bengaluru Bulls' Defenders

  • Devank 8 – 2 Yogesh (Significant raiding advantage against right-corner defence)
  • Devank 7 – 3 Sanjay (Strong performance against right-cover defence)
  • Vishwas S 4 – 1 Deepak Sankar (Limited engagement data suggesting minimal previous interaction)

What to Expect

This encounter promises contrasting narrative frameworks – Bengaluru Bulls pursuing higher playoff positioning following their qualification confirmation, whilst Bengal Warriorz seek dignified final-stage performances.

Devank's extraordinary individual performance will likely dominate headline narratives, representing one of professional Kabaddi's most dominant seasonal achievements regardless of team outcome. However, Bengaluru's collective excellence, particularly defensive solidity and Alireza's clutch mentality, should provide sufficient counterbalance.

The critical determinant will centre upon whether Bengal's emerging talents (Vishwas and Himanshu) can provide sufficient support, relieving Devank's individual burden, thereby creating a multi-faceted attacking threat. Conversely, Bengaluru's recent defensive consistency, anchored by Deepak Sankar's exceptional performances, provides genuine capability for containing even Devank's extraordinary form.

Expect a closely contested affair where Devank's individual brilliance collides against Bengaluru's collective defensive excellence, with the final outcome likely determined by supporting cast contributions and momentum sustenance across match duration.

Match Details

  • Match: Bengaluru Bulls vs Bengal Warriorz – Match 104, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
  • Time: 8:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
  • 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.

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