PKL Season 12 Match 85 Preview: Telugu Titans vs Bengal Warriorz – Dynamic Duo Face Dhaakad Devank

Two teams with contrasting fortunes collide in Match 85 of PKL 12 as red-hot Telugu Titans host struggling Bengal Warriorz. The league's most devastating raider Devank, faces the ultimate test against the Titans' resurgent defence, whilst the dynamic duo of Vijay Malik and Bharat look to continue their spectacular form in a clash that could define both teams' playoff aspirations.

Probable Starting 7

Telugu Titans

• Right Corner – Shubham Shinde
• Right In – Bharat
• Right Cover – Avi Duhan
• Centre – Chetan Sahu
• Left Cover – Ajit Pawar
• Left In – Vijay Malik (C)
• Left Corner – Ankit

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

Headlines

➢ Dynamic duo Vijay Malik and Bharat versus Dhaakad Devank
➢ Telugu Titans' defence key to their five-match winning streak
➢ Devank chasing multiple PKL records
➢ Bengal Warriorz defence in search of a positive impact
➢ Ashish, the lone warrior for Bengal Warriorz

Top Stories of the Match

Dynamic Duo Vijay Malik and Bharat Lead Titans' Charge

The Telugu Titans' attacking prowess rests firmly on the shoulders of captain Vijay Malik and the in-form Bharat Hooda, who together contribute an astonishing 84% of their team's raid points.

Vijay Malik and Bharat in PKL 12:

Vijay Malik vs Bharat:

• Raid Points: 108 vs 120
• Average Raid Points: 8.3 vs 9.2
• Raid Success Rate: 50% vs 61%
• Super 10s: 4 vs 6
• Team Contribution: 40% vs 44%

Skipper Vijay Malik has been playing with remarkable consistency, recording 2 Super 10s in the last five matches whilst maintaining his trademark bonus point expertise. His 44 bonus points rank third-most in PKL 12, showcasing his tactical intelligence.

Vijay Malik in PKL 12 | Last 5 Matches:

• M#71 vs Haryana Steelers: 7 points at 47% SR
• M#65 vs UP Yoddhas: 9 points at 50% SR
• M#55 vs Patna Pirates: 12 points at 52% SR
• M#47 vs Gujarat Giants: 7 points at 37% SR
• M#42 vs Tamil Thalaivas: 10 points at 50% SR

Bharat's evolution has been equally spectacular, registering raid success rates above 50% in four of the last five matches. His performance against Haryana Steelers in their previous encounter exemplified his all-round capabilities – 16 raid points at 89% success rate, complemented by 4 tackle points.

Bharat in PKL 12 | Last 5 Matches:

• M#71 vs Haryana Steelers: 16 points at 89% SR
• M#65 vs UP Yoddhas: 14 points at 70% SR
• M#55 vs Patna Pirates: 8 points at 57% SR
• M#47 vs Gujarat Giants: 8 points at 47% SR
• M#42 vs Tamil Thalaivas: 8 points at 67% SR

Dhaakad Devank Chasing PKL History

Devank's extraordinary season has established him as PKL 12's undisputed best raider, operating at a level that separates him from the entire field. His 220 raid points in 13 matches (16.9 average at 73% success rate) represents consistent excellence unprecedented in recent seasons.

His phenomenal record includes 13 Super 10s in 13 matches – maintaining perfection without a single match without a Super 10. He stands on the verge of breaking his own record of 13 consecutive Super 10s, with only Naveen Kumar's legendary 26 consecutive Super 10s ahead of him.

Best Average Raid Points in PKL 12:

• Devank: 220 points (16.9 average, 73% SR)
• Ashu Malik: 146 points (12.2 average, 62% SR)
• Ayan: 155 points (11.9 average, 67% SR)

Record-breaking performances define his season:

• Fastest to 200 raid points in a season (12 matches)
• Fastest raider in PKL history to reach 500 career raid points

His bonus point mastery remains unmatched – 61 bonus points lead the league, demonstrating exceptional ability to exploit the bonus line consistently.

Devank Raiding Interval-Wise in PKL 12:

• 1-10 minutes: 53 points at 66% SR
• 11-20 minutes: 46 points at 71% SR
• 21-30 minutes: 58 points at 72% SR
• 31-40 minutes: 63 points at 83% SR (clutch brilliance)

His extraordinary 83% success rate in the final 10 minutes showcases exceptional clutch mentality, delivering when matches hang in the balance. However, his record against Telugu Titans provides cautious optimism for the home side – 34 points in 4 matches (8.5 average, 59% SR, 2 Super 10s) suggests the Titans' defence has found methods to contain him relatively effectively.

Team Stories

Telugu Titans – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

• M#71 vs Haryana Steelers – Won 46–29 (dominant 17-point victory)
• M#65 vs UP Yoddhas – Won 40–35 (5-point triumph)
• M#55 vs Patna Pirates – Won 37–28 (9-point success)
• M#47 vs Gujarat Giants – Won 30–29 (thrilling 1-point escape)
• M#42 vs Tamil Thalaivas – Won 43–29 (14-point demolition)

Telugu Titans have found their rhythm spectacularly, winning five consecutive matches to consolidate third position on the table. The combination of Vijay Malik and Bharat's attacking excellence with their defence's dramatic improvement has created a formidable unit challenging for playoff supremacy.

Titans' Defence Key to Their Form

The transformation of Telugu Titans' defensive unit has been central to their winning streak, providing the platform for their raiders to flourish. The statistics reveal remarkable improvement:

Telugu Titans Defence in PKL 12:

• Overall: 143 tackle points (11.0 average, 44% SR)

Performance by Results:

• Wins (8 matches): 95 tackle points (11.9 average, 48% SR)
• Losses (5 matches): 48 tackle points (9.6 average, 38% SR)

Their recent form demonstrates consistent excellence, recording 10+ tackle points in four of the last five matches with tackle success rates above 45% in four encounters.

Telugu Titans Defence in PKL 12 | Last 5 Matches:

• M#71 vs Haryana Steelers: 14 points at 52% SR – Won
• M#65 vs UP Yoddhas: 10 points at 38% SR – Won
• M#55 vs Patna Pirates: 14 points at 45% SR – Won
• M#47 vs Gujarat Giants: 8 points at 50% SR – Won
• M#42 vs Tamil Thalaivas: 13 points at 54% SR – Won

Ankit has emerged as the defensive leader, with all four starting defenders maintaining tackle success rates above 40% in PKL 12:

Telugu Titans Defence in PKL 12:

• Ankit: 31 tackle points (2.4 average, 46% SR)
• Shubham Shinde: 30 tackle points (2.3 average, 48% SR)
• Ajit Pawar: 25 tackle points (1.9 average, 45% SR)
• Avi Duhan: 19 tackle points (1.6 average, 44% SR)

Ankit's improvement from PKL 11 has been remarkable, increasing his average from 2.0 to 2.4 whilst improving his tackle success rate from 41% to 46%. Most significantly, his assists have skyrocketed from 5 last season to 30 this season, demonstrating enhanced teamwork.

Shubham Shinde's consistency across different Defenders in Play situations makes him particularly dangerous:

Shubham Shinde Defence DIP-Wise in PKL 12:

• 6-7 defenders: 15 points at 41% SR
• 4-5 defenders: 7 points at 41% SR
• 2-3 defenders: 8 points at 100% SR (exceptional in super tackles)

Bengal Warriorz – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

• M#80 vs Bengaluru Bulls – Lost 32–43 (11-point defeat)
• M#76 vs U Mumba – Lost 29–48 (19-point thrashing)
• M#73 vs Dabang Delhi – Won 37–36 (thrilling 1-point escape)
• M#64 vs Gujarat Giants – Lost 40–47 (7-point disappointment)
• M#56 vs Puneri Paltan – Lost 44–49 (5-point defeat)

Bengal Warriorz have endured a turbulent campaign, currently languishing in 11th position after consecutive defeats. Whilst Devank continues his record-breaking exploits, the lack of support from fellow raiders and the defensive unit's struggles have left them fighting for playoff qualification.

Warriorz Defence in Search of Positive Impact – Ashish Working Hard

The defensive struggles represent Bengal Warriorz' fundamental vulnerability, creating enormous pressure on Devank to deliver superhuman performances consistently.

Bengal Warriorz Defence in PKL 12:

• Overall: 111 tackle points (8.5 average, 31% SR)

Lowest Tackle Success Rate in PKL 12:

• Bengal Warriorz: 31% (8.5 average tackle points)
• Patna Pirates: 34% (8.4 average tackle points)
• Jaipur Pink Panthers: 39% (9.2 average tackle points)

The correlation between defensive performance and results demonstrates their crucial importance:

Bengal Warriorz Defence by Results:

• Wins (4 matches): 49 tackle points (12.3 average, 42% SR)
• Losses (9 matches): 62 tackle points (6.9 average, 26% SR)

Ashish remains their sole consistent defensive performer, averaging more than 3 tackle points per match:

Ashish in PKL 12:

• 12 matches: 39 tackle points (3.3 average, 48% SR)

The support raiders have struggled to provide adequate backup for Devank:

Bengal Warriorz Support Raiders | PKL 12:

• Manprit: 45 points (3.8 average, 54% SR)
• Himanshu Narwal: 28 points (4.7 average, 55% SR)
• Vishwas S: 16 points (3.2 average, 84% SR)
• Punit Kumar: 13 points (2.2 average, 36% SR)

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall: Matches – 25 | Telugu Titans – 6 | Bengal Warriorz – 14 | Tied – 5

Telugu Titans defeated Bengal Warriorz in Match 19 this season and will be looking to complete the double over them. The Titans won both encounters in PKL 11, suggesting they have found the formula to combat Warriorz' challenges.

Recent Form (Last 5 meetings):

• M#19 PKL 12: Telugu Titans won 44–34 (10-point victory)
• M#98 PKL 11: Telugu Titans won 34–32 (2-point thriller)
• M#67 PKL 11: Telugu Titans won 31–29 (2-point success)
• M#114 PKL 10: Bengal Warriorz won 55–35 (20-point demolition)
• M#64 PKL 10: Bengal Warriorz won 46–26 (20-point dominance)

Key Player Battles

Telugu Titans' Raiders vs Bengal Warriorz Defenders:

• Bharat 2–0 Parteek
• Bharat 2–3 Ashish (closely contested)
• Bharat 3–0 Manjeet
• Vijay Malik 1–2 Ashish
• Vijay Malik 3–0 Ankit
• Vijay Malik 8–2 Manjeet

Bengal Warriorz Raiders vs Telugu Titans' Defenders:

• Devank 3–7 Ankit (crucial battle)
• Devank 3–0 Avi Duhan
• Devank 1–1 Shubham Shinde
• Devank 2–1 Ajit Pawar

What to Expect

This encounter promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between contrasting philosophies. Telugu Titans' balanced excellence and momentum meet Bengal Warriorz' reliance on individual brilliance in a match that could define both teams' playoff trajectories.

The key battles – Devank versus Ankit's defensive leadership and the dynamic duo of Vijay Malik and Bharat against Ashish's experience – will likely determine the outcome.

Expect the Titans to target Devank aggressively, forcing Warriorz' support raiders to deliver uncharacteristic contributions. If the Titans' defence maintains their recent form whilst their raiders continue their spectacular partnership, they should extend their winning streak.

However, Devank's genius cannot be discounted – his ability to single-handedly turn matches in the final 10 minutes makes Bengal Warriorz dangerous regardless of circumstances.

Match Details:

• Match: Telugu Titans vs Bengal Warriorz – Match 85, PKL Season 12
• Date: Wednesday, 15th October 2025
• Time: 7 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.

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