A stern test against Bengaluru Bulls awaits home team Dabang Delhi K.C.

Following their win against Telugu Titans last night, Dabang Delhi K.C. host current Zone B toppers Bengaluru Bulls at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex in Delhi on Wednesday. A victory tonight for the home side will see them extend their lead over Puneri Paltan in that third and final Playoff spot in Zone A, whereas victory for Bengaluru Bulls will see them increase their lead at the top of their zone to 17 points.

The two teams last met in Season 5 in an Inter Zone Wildcard match where Bengaluru Bulls, led by captain Rohit Kumar’s 12-point performance, triumphed over Dabang Delhi K.C. by a scoreline of 35-32.

Match 97 (Inter Zone Challenge Week): Dabang Delhi K.C. vs. Bengaluru Bulls

Head-to-head: Dabang Delhi K.C. 5-5 Bengaluru Bulls

Form Guide

Dabang Delhi K.C.	RESULT (W-T-L)	POINTS SCORED	POINTS CONCEDED
Vs. Telugu Titans	WON	34	29
Vs. Puneri Paltan	WON	35	24
Vs. U Mumba	LOST	34	41
Vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers	WON	48	35
Vs. Haryana Steelers	LOST	27	34
TOTAL	3-0-2	178	163

Stats from the last five matches –

Average Points Scored – 35.6

Average Points Conceded – 32.6

Best Raider – Naveen Kumar

Best Defender – Ravinder Pahal

Bengaluru Bulls	RESULT (W-T-L)	POINTS SCORED	POINTS CONCEDED
Vs. Bengal Warriors	LOST	44	37
Vs. Telugu Titans	WON	34	26
Vs. U.P. Yoddha	WON	37	27
Vs. Patna Pirates	LOST	32	35
Vs. Tamil Thalaivas	WON	36	22
TOTAL	3-0-2	183	147

Stats from the last five matches –

Average Points Scored – 36.6

Average Points Conceded – 29.4

Best Raider – Rohit Kumar

Best Defender – Amit Sheoran

The big battle

Joginder Singh Narwal vs. Rohit Kumar

With 42 tackle points in 17 appearances so far, Dabang Delhi K.C. captain Joginder Narwal has enjoyed a quality campaign in VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 6. He has also been very effective in assisting tackles made by his teammates, ranking second in that category. Narwal’s play in that crucial Left Corner position has been instrumental in their outstanding season, as the team hunts for a first ever Playoff berth in VIVO Pro Kabaddi.

After taking up the role of the secondary raider behind Pawan Kumar Sehrawat in the earlier half of the campaign, Bengaluru Bulls captain Rohit Kumar came into his own during his team’s home leg. Kumar scored 56 raid points in six appearances, a tally higher than what he managed in his first 10 matches this campaign. Kumar’s solid form is a huge blessing for Bengaluru Bulls as they head into their final half a dozen games in the league stage of the season.

The two captains, Narwal and Kumar, rank second for their team in tackle points and raiding points, respectively, but their leadership on the mat remains of utmost importance to their sides. This crunch fixture could boil down to how these two captains lead their teams.

Key Khiladi

Naveen Kumar – Dabang Delhi K.C.

Rookie raider Naveen Kumar’s storied debut campaign has seen him score 133 raid points in just 17 matches, placing him among the top 5 raiders in VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 6. Of his six Super 10s, four have come in victories, showcasing how important Kumar’s contributions are for his team in offence.

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat – Bengaluru Bulls

With 168 raid points, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat ranks second in the race for Best Raider in VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 6 and has been one of the biggest factors for Bengaluru Bulls’ outstanding campaign so far. Sehrawat managed only 44 raid points in six appearance during Bengaluru Bulls’ home leg, scoring at a lower rate than his season average. But following a six-day break, Sehrawat will raring to get on the mat and reclaim top spot in the Best Raiders’ list.