Pune will play host to a Southern Derby decider

The third and final Southern Derby of the zonal stage between Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans in VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 6 with take place at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Monday.

In their previous encounter last Tuesday, Tamil Thalaivas secured victory by a scoreline of 27-23 in what was their first ever win over Telugu Titans in VIVO Pro Kabaddi.

Match 83(Zone B): Tamil Thalaivas vs. Telugu Titans

Head-to-head: Telugu Titans 4-1 Tamil Thalaivas

Form Guide:

Tamil Thalaivas	RESULT(W-T-L)	POINTS SCORED	POINTS CONCEDED
Vs. Bengaluru Bulls	LOST	22	36
Vs. Patna Pirates	LOST	27	45
Vs. Telugu Titans	WON	27	23
Vs. U Mumba	LOST	22	36
Vs. Haryana Steelers	TIED	32	32
TOTAL	1-1-3	130	172

Stats from the last five matches –

Average Points Scored – 26

Average Points Conceded – 34.4

Best Raider- Ajay Thakur

Best Defender – Manjeet Chhillar

Telugu Titans	RESULT(W-T-L)	POINTS SCORED	POINTS CONCEDED
Vs. Tamil Thalaivas	LOST	23	27
Vs. Puneri Paltan	WON	28	25
Vs. Bengal Warriors	LOST	25	30
Vs. U.P. Yoddha	TIED	26	26
Vs. Patna Pirates	WON	53	32
TOTAL	2-1-2	155	140

Stats from the last five matches –

Average Points Scored – 31

Average Points Conceded – 28

Best Raider- Rahul Chaudhari

Best Defender – Abozar Mohajermighani

The big battle –

Ajay Thakur vs. Krushna Madane

Ajay Thakur’s solid performances have been a constant for Tamil Thalaivas in Season 6. The raider ranks fourth in the league in raid points and average raid points scored with 131 and 9.36 respectively in 14 outings for his side. He was instrumental in his team’s first ever victory over Telugu Titans, scoring eight of his team’s 27 points in a low-scoring affair. He also managed nine raid points in the season’s first Southern Derby between these sides, showcasing his mettle as a big-game player.

Since being drafted into the starting seven, Krushna Madane has performed well in the Left Corner position and is growing in stature with every passing game. Having played just four games, Madane has scored eight tackle points and, in his last outing against Tamil Thalaivas, he scored two in his team’s narrow loss.

Key Khiladi –

Manjeet Chhillar – Tamil Thalaivas

Veteran all-rounder Manjeet Chhillar has been a stalwart in defence for Tamil Thalaivas in Season 6 of VIVO Pro Kabaddi. Chhillar has scored 46 tackle points and is just one shy of his total from the previous campaign. Tamil Thalaivas will be hopeful that Chhillar scan score a handful more and help the team win their second straight game against Telugu Titans.

Rahul Chaudhari – Telugu Titans

Forty-four raid points in his past five outings suggest Rahul Chaudhari is back to his best, and Telugu Titans will be banking on the raider to continue his rich vein of form. Chaudhari led his team with eight raid points in his team’s four-point loss to Tamil Thalaivas and will be expected to yet again lead his team in offence in the season’s final Southern Derby between these two sides.