Hat-trick of wins in sight for Dabang Delhi K.C. and Patna Pirates

Patna Pirates and Dabang Delhi K.C. head into a skirmish at the Dome@NSCI SVP Stadium in Mumbai on the back of two successive wins each. Patna Pirates are currently third in Zone B and a win would see them move to the top while a draw could see them move to the second spot. A victory for Dabang Delhi K.C. would see them close the gap on third-placed Gujarat Fortunegiants in Zone A to just two points.

The two sides last met in Season 5 and it ended in favour of the reigning champions by a margin of 36-34. Pardeep Narwal was the star of the show for his side with 14 raid points and was ably supported in defence by Left Corner Jaideep with six tackle points.

Match 64 (Inter-Zone Challenge Week): Patna Pirates vs. Dabang Delhi K.C.

Head-to-head: Patna Pirates 6-2 Dabang Delhi K.C. 1 tie.

Form Guide:

Stats from the last five matches -

Average Points Scored: 36.8

Average Points Conceded: 39.2

Best Raider: Pardeep Narwal (32 Raid Points)

Best Defender: Jaideep (18 Tackle Points)

Stats from the last five matches -

Average Points Scored: 36

Average Points Conceded: 35.2

Best Raider: Naveen Kumar (45 Raid Points)

Best Defender:  Ravinder Pahal (12 Tackle Points)

The big battle –

Pardeep Narwal vs. Joginder Singh Narwal

Pardeep Narwal has had another stellar campaign in Season 6. The raider has already clocked up 106 raid points in just 10 matches so far and currently ranks third in the Best Raiders’ List. His average so far of 10.60 raid points per game is the second best he has managed in his illustrious career. In his five career matches against Dabang Delhi K.C., Narwal has scored 44 raid points at a strike rate of 55.00 and at an average of 8.80.

Veteran captain Joginder Singh Narwal has been a steady performer for Dabang Delhi K.C. at the Left Corner position in VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 6. He has picked up 25 tackle points, just two behind Ravinder Pahal, in 46 attempts this season, giving him a decent strike rate of 54.35. Joginder scored his first career High 5 in Dabang Delhi K.C. previous match against Jaipur Pink Panthers as his team picked up a vital 40-29 win.

The two Narwals are yet to have a duel on the mat but with both players in good form, they will be keen to neutralise the threat that the other poses.

Key Khiladi –

Jaideep – Patna Pirates

Left Corner Jaideep’s scintillating form has been crucial in defence for Patna Pirates and their two wins in their last two outings. Jaideep has managed 38 tackle points in 11 matches, ranking third in tackle points and fifth in average tackle points in VIVO Pro Kabaddi in Season 6. In Patna Pirates’ six victories, Jaideep has managed an average of 4.20 points whereas, in five defeats for his side, his average has seen a substantial dip to 2.83. When Jaideep gets a High 5, Patna Pirates have a win % of 75, proving that his performance has a big effect on his team’s chances.

Naveen Kumar – Dabang Delhi K.C.

Rookie raider Naveen Kumar has been a revelation for Dabang Delhi K.C. in Season 6, leading the team in offence with 71 raid points in nine appearances. His impact on the mat for his side is quite telling. In victories for Dabang Delhi K.C., Naveen Kumar has averaged 9.25 raid points, whereas in draws and defeats for his side, his average drops to 5.67. Dabang Delhi K.C. boast of a win percentage 66.67% when Naveen Kumar gets a Super 10 and another big night from the rookie is probably what his side would be hoping for when they battle the reigning champions.

Factor this –

While Patna Pirates lead all teams in VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 6 with a successful raid percentage of 45%, they rank 11^th in the league in successful tackle percentage with 34%.