PKL Season 12 Match 107 Preview: UP Yoddhas vs U Mumba – U Mumba's Dashing Duo Faces Yoddhas' Raiding Unit

Two teams with sharply contrasting trajectories collide in Match 107 of PKL 12 as sixth-placed U Mumba host eleventh-placed UP Yoddhas. U Mumba's formidable raiding partnership of Ajit Chouhan and Sandeep seeks a crucial victory to secure a top-four playoff finish, whilst UP Yoddhas face near-certain elimination following their disappointing recent form. The Yoddhas' fading raiding unit, particularly Gagan Gowda's diminished contributions, represents their primary vulnerability against U Mumba's peaking defence.

Probable Starting 7

UP Yoddhas

• Right Corner – Hitesh
• Right In – Surender Gill
• Right Cover – Ashu Singh
• Centre – Guman Singh
• Left Cover – Mahender Singh
• Left In – Gagan Gowda
• Left Corner – Jayesh Mahajan

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 – Vijay Kumar

Headlines

➢ U Mumba's dashing duo Ajit and Sandeep face off against UP Yoddhas raiding unit

➢ Ajit Chouhan nearing 100 raid points in PKL 12

➢ UP Yoddhas' defence let the team down

➢ U Mumba defence peaks at the right time

➢ U Mumba needs a win to secure a top 4 spot

➢ UP Yoddhas beat U Mumba in M#82, which is U Mumba's only loss in the last 5 matches

Top Stories of the Match

U Mumba's Dashing Duo Ajit and Sandeep Face Off Against UP Yoddhas Raiding Unit

U Mumba's raiding unit has not represented their greatest strength throughout the season, yet they have delivered consistently towards the league's conclusion. They possess the second-lowest raid success rate (45%) and average raid points (19.6) in PKL 12.

U Mumba Raiding in PKL 12

Matches	Raid Points	Avg Raid Points	Raid SR%
17	333	19.6	45%

Ajit Chouhan has served as their lead raider this season, though he has accumulated more than 80 per cent of his points when confronted by six to seven defenders on the mat. His performance deteriorates markedly in alternative defender-in-play scenarios.

Ajit Chouhan Raiding DIP Wise in PKL 12

DIP	Raid Points	Raid SR%
6–7	79	81%
4–5	7	18%
2–3	7	44%

Intriguingly, Ajit performs considerably better in the first half than subsequently, achieving 59 raid points at 69% success rate pre-interval compared to 36 points at 53% post-interval. He secured a Super 10 in his most recent match against Jaipur Pink Panthers, recording 14 raid points across 18 raids at a 78% success rate.

Sandeep has enjoyed his finest campaign in Pro Kabaddi history, becoming the first U Mumba raider to surpass the 100-raid point milestone.

Sandeep in PKL 12

Matches	Raid Points	Avg Raid Points	Raid SR%	Super 10s
15	114	7.6	48%	5

Sandeep has demonstrated exceptional form, stepping up admirably during Ajit's injury-enforced absence. However, he struggles considerably in two to three defender situations, maintaining a raid success rate below 40 per cent in these scenarios.

Sandeep Raiding DIP Wise in PKL 12

DIP	Raid Points	Raid SR%
6–7	60	58%
4–5	41	41%
2–3	13	36%

His interval-based performance reveals concerning deterioration – whilst he initiates matches impressively (34 raid points at 61% success rate in the opening 10 minutes), his success rate declines progressively, concluding at 42 per cent in the final quarter. Notably, Sandeep struggled against UP Yoddhas in Match 82, recording merely seven raid points from 20 raids at a 35 per cent success rate, though U Mumba nevertheless secured victory.

U Mumba possess recognised support raiders in Anil and Zafardanesh, though neither has performed satisfactorily this season. Both maintain raid success rates below 40 per cent. Sathish Kannan has demonstrated flashes of potential, executing a crucial raid in the tiebreaker victory against Haryana Steelers, potentially earning him increased opportunities.

U Mumba Support Raiders in PKL 12

Player	Raid Points	Avg Raid Points	Raid SR%
A Zafardanesh	34	2.4	35%
Anil	31	2.6	33%
Sathish Kannan	23	2.3	58%

UP Yoddhas are experiencing a visible dip in form, having crossed 20 raid points in only two of their last five matches.

UP Yoddhas Raiding Unit in PKL 12 – Last 5 Matches

Opponent	Raids	Raid Points	Raid SR%
vs Jaipur Pink Panthers	41	24	59%
vs Haryana Steelers	44	18	41%
vs Tamil Thalaivas	42	17	40%
vs U Mumba	44	18	41%
vs Gujarat Giants	44	24	55%

UP Yoddhas have structured a raiding trio spearheaded by Gagan Gowda, with Guman Singh and Bhavani Rajput providing supplementary contributions.

UP Yoddhas Raiders in PKL 12

Player	Raid Points	Raid SR%	Super 10s
Gagan Gowda	130	67%	6
Guman Singh	84	52%	2
Bhavani Rajput	76	37%	2

However, Gagan Gowda's role has diminished substantially in recent matches. Across his opening 10 matches, he averaged 14.1 raids and 10 points per match at 71% success rate. Conversely, in the subsequent seven matches, these figures have plummeted to 7.4 raids and 4.3 points per match at 58% success rate.

Guman Singh has demonstrated improved form throughout the past seven matches, accumulating 56 raid points at 58% success rate, averaging eight points per match with two Super 10s.

Team Stories

UP Yoddhas – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results

• M#93 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Lost 29–42 (13-point defeat)
• M#90 vs Haryana Steelers – Lost 26–53 (27-point defeat)
• M#84 vs Tamil Thalaivas – Won 32–31 (1-point victory)
• M#82 vs U Mumba – Won 40–24 (16-point victory)
• M#74 vs Gujarat Giants – Lost 39–41 (2-point defeat)

UP Yoddhas have descended to eleventh position in the standings, rendering their playoff qualification virtually impossible following their substantial defeat to Jaipur Pink Panthers. The Yoddhas have deployed a raiding trio comprising Gagan Gowda, Guman Singh and Bhavani Rajput, with Gagan Gowda establishing himself as their premier raider. However, the team has evidently lost momentum across recent matches.

UP Yoddhas' Defence Let the Team Down

UP Yoddhas have effectively eliminated themselves from playoff contention following their latest matches, with their defensive unit proving their primary weakness. In their previous encounter against Jaipur Pink Panthers, they managed merely four tackle points across the entire match, struggling profoundly in both halves with tackle success rates below 20 per cent.

UP Yoddhas Defence by Half in M#93

Half	Tackle Points	Tackle SR%
1st Half	2	12%
2nd Half	2	18%

This marked the third consecutive match where they accumulated fewer than 10 tackle points. Their defensive performance demonstrates stark correlation with results – whilst they maintain 12.5 average tackle points at 54% success rate in their six victories, they collapse to 7.2 average points at 29% success rate in eleven defeats.

UP Yoddhas' Defence in PKL 12

Wins – 6 Matches	Losses – 11 Matches
139 Tackle Points	79 Tackle Points
12.5 Avg Tackle Points	7.2 Avg Tackle Points
54% Tackle SR%	29% Tackle SR%

Hitesh represents their sole defender performing consistently, demonstrating exceptional form in recent matches. Across the past six encounters, he has accumulated 23 tackle points at a 61 per cent success rate, averaging 3.8 points per match.

Most Tackle Points for UP Yoddhas in PKL 12

Player	Tackle Points	Avg Tackle Points	Tackle SR%	High 5s
Hitesh	44	2.6	44%	2
Sumit	41	2.4	49%	3
Ashu Singh	31	1.8	48%	1
Mahender Singh	22	1.3	32%	0

Captain Sumit commenced his campaign exceptionally, accumulating 33 tackle points at 63% success rate across his opening nine matches. Alarmingly, his performance has deteriorated catastrophically, managing merely eight tackle points at 26% success rate throughout the subsequent eight matches.

Sumit Defence in PKL 12

First 9 Matches	Next 8 Matches
33 Tackle Points	8 Tackle Points
3.7 Avg Tackle Points	1.0 Avg Tackle Points
63% Tackle SR%	26% Tackle SR%

UP Yoddhas' defence especially falters in super tackle situations, maintaining the league's lowest tackle success rate (16%) in two-to-three-defender scenarios. They have accumulated merely 10 tackle points from super tackle situations – the lowest in the entire league.

Lowest Tackle SR% in 2–3 DIP in PKL 12

Team	Tackle Points	Tackle SR%
UP Yoddhas	10	16%
Dabang Delhi	14	29%
Bengal Warriorz	28	36%

U Mumba – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results

• M#101 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Won 37–36 (1-point victory)
• M#98 vs Haryana Steelers – Won 37(7)–37(5) (tiebreaker victory)
• M#89 vs Telugu Titans – Won 33–26 (7-point victory)
• M#82 vs UP Yoddhas – Lost 24–40 (16-point defeat)
• M#76 vs Bengal Warriorz – Won 48–29 (19-point victory)

U Mumba have orchestrated a thrilling victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers, ascending to sixth position in the standings. They stand positioned to secure a top-four finish with victory in their next encounter, which would provide them crucial playoff seeding advantage. Their raiding unit has demonstrated multiple contributions, with Sandeep and Ajit Chouhan combining effectively in recent matches.

U Mumba Defence Peaking at the Right Time

U Mumba's defensive unit has peaked precisely when required, establishing their playoff qualification prospects. They now maintain the third-highest average tackle points (11.8) across the entire league.

U Mumba Defence in PKL 12

Matches	Tackle Points	Avg Tackle Points	Tackle SR%
17	201	11.8	45%

They registered 15 tackle points in their recent encounter against Jaipur Pink Panthers – a match they narrowly secured. Remarkably, they have maintained five consecutive matches where they have accumulated more than 10 tackle points. Most notably, their only defeat in their final five matches came against UP Yoddhas, the sole occasion when their tackle success rate dipped below 50 per cent.

U Mumba Defence in Last Five Matches

Opponent	Tackles	Tackle Points	Tackle SR%
vs Jaipur Pink Panthers	31	15	48%
vs Haryana Steelers	24	15	63%
vs Telugu Titans	26	14	54%
vs UP Yoddhas	25	11	44%
vs Bengal Warriorz	31	16	52%

Parvesh Bhainswal has not accumulated substantial tackle points throughout the season, yet delivered an exceptional performance against Jaipur Pink Panthers, achieving a perfect 100 per cent success rate with seven tackle points from seven tackles.

U Mumba now possess the third-best average tackle points across the entire league.

Best Average Tackle Points in PKL 12

Team	Avg Tackle Points	Tackle SR%
Puneri Paltan	12.1	47%
Haryana Steelers	11.9	45%
U Mumba	11.8	45%

U Mumba's defence demonstrates particular lethality in super tackle situations, maintaining the second-highest tackle points (46) and second-best success rate (78%) across the league in two to three defender scenarios.

Best Tackle SR% in 2–3 DIP in PKL 12

Team	Tackle Points	Tackle SR%
Gujarat Giants	42	81%
U Mumba	46	78%
Puneri Paltan	38	69%

Sunil Kumar and Rinku have established themselves as U Mumba's premier defenders. Sunil Kumar has accumulated 49 tackle points, averaging 2.9 per match at 54% success rate with four High 5s. Additionally, he leads U Mumba with 59 assists – the highest individual contribution on the team.

Sunil Kumar demonstrates considerably improved performance in the second half, maintaining a tackle success rate exceeding 60 per cent post-interval compared to 48 per cent pre-interval. He maintains an outstanding record against UP Yoddhas, recording 38 tackle points across 14 matches at 61% success rate with three High 5s.

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall Record: Matches – 15 | UP Yoddhas – 8 | U Mumba – 6 | Tied – 1

UP Yoddhas secured victory in Match 82 of PKL 12 and will pursue a double over U Mumba, whilst U Mumba require victory to secure a top-four playoff position.

Last 5 Match Results

Match	Season	UP Yoddhas	U Mumba	Result
M#82	PKL 12	40	24	UP Won by 16 points
M#114	PKL 11	30	27	UP Won by 3 points
M#45	PKL 11	33	35	U Mumba Won by 2 points
M#102	PKL 10	39	23	UP Won by 16 points
M#2	PKL 10	31	34	U Mumba Won by 3 points

Key Player Battles

UP Yoddhas' Raiders vs U Mumba' Defenders

• Guman Singh 4–3 Sunil Kumar
• Guman Singh 11–3 Parvesh Bhainswal
• Guman Singh 11–5 Rinku
• Gagan Gowda 2–3 Sunil Kumar
• Gagan Gowda 0–2 Rinku

U Mumba' Raiders vs UP Yoddhas' Defenders

• Ajit Chouhan 0–2 Ashu Singh
• Ajit Chouhan 2–2 Sumit
• Sandeep 3–1 Sumit

What to Expect

This encounter presents a fascinating asymmetry in desperation and momentum. U Mumba's peaking defence and raiding partnership will likely overwhelm UP Yoddhas' collapsing defensive structure and diminishing raiding threats.

Sunil Kumar's defensive mastery against Gagan Gowda, combined with the Mumba raiding duo's superior form, should prove decisive. Guman Singh's recent excellence offers UP Yoddhas' sole genuine threat, yet this is insufficient to overcome U Mumba's balanced excellence.

Expect a convincing U Mumba victory, with their playoff qualification secured and UP Yoddhas' elimination confirmed.

Match Details

• Match: UP Yoddhas vs U Mumba – Match 107, PKL Season 12
• Date: Thursday, 23rd October 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM IST
• Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
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