Dabang Delhi K.C. vs U Mumba: PKL Season 11 Match 2 Preview
PKL Season 11 is about to face a thrilling test as two kabaddi powerhouses, Dabang Delhi K.C. and U Mumba, collide in the second match of the season. The match is scheduled for October 18 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, at 09:00 PM IST. Two teams will be looking at a good win to kick-start their campaigns and add to the legacy of their previous games against each other in PKL history.
Head-to-Head: Dabang Delhi K.C. vs U Mumba
The two teams have been bitter rivals and have competed against each other on 22 occasions thus far in PKL. The head-to-head rivalry has been on the favour of U Mumba, but Dabang Delhi K.C. has made significant bridging in the more recent seasons.
U Mumba 12-10 leads the head-to-head in the 22 matches.
Dabang Delhi K.C. had won 9, while 1 of the matches had ended in a tie
Their last match Dabang Delhi K.C. won it 39-33 in Season 10
This history shows U Mumba had always led the pack but Dabang Delhi K.C. has impressed with their improvement, making this a possible thriller.
PKL Season 10 Performance
PKL Season 10 was highly contrasting for both teams participating. Dabang Delhi K.C. had a good season; they concluded on 3rd position on the points table with 13 wins, 6 losses, and 3 ties, collecting a total of 79 points. They were consistent with their games and continued to be one of the strong contenders in the fight throughout the season. While U Mumba had a rather disappointing season, finishing 10th with just 6 victories, 13 losses, and 3 ties for a total of 45 points, they will be eager to redeem themselves going into the new season.
Players to Watch Out For in the Match
Both teams have an impressive list of players, who are expected to play key roles in this match.
Dabang Delhi K.C.
Naveen Kumar: Naveen Kumar is the lead raider for Dabang Delhi K.C. He has been one of the performers of the league. He has got an exemplary 1005 raid points from just 91 PKL matches. This player should lead the unit in offense. Breakthrough for this player would ensure they score points without much hassle.
Yogesh – Defense: Yogesh is going to be one of the most vital stars for Dabang Delhi K.C. He was Dabang Delhi K.C.’s top defender in Season 10 with 74 tackle points in 23 matches. His role will prove to be the only way to stop the raiders from U Mumba.
Ashish – The all-rounder Ashish gives a full-rounded form to Dabang Delhi’s squad. With 248 points in his career so far, he is expected to deliver in both raids and defense; hence, a player to watch out for.
U Mumba
Manjeet- The star raider of U Mumba, Manjeet has played some top-notch matches in PKL. Total raid points: 633 raids and 108 matches. With Manjeet spearheading the offense, it will be vital for U Mumba to see the star raider getting his form right in this game. His quick raid points might prove unnerving for Dabang Delhi’s defense line.
Sunil Kumar – All-rounded experience defender with 336 tackle points in 137 matches, Sunil Kumar will look to arrest Dabang Delhi’s efficient raiding attack. He is U Mumba’s game-changing defender.
Amirmohammad Zafardanesh- Iranian all-round is scheduled to balance out the side of U Mumba. With scores already in his account as 148 in PKL, Amirmohammad would be a multiple threat for U Mumba. He can raid and also support as a defender and add all-deepness to their strategy.
Match Preview and Prediction
This is going to be an outright competitive affair. Dabang Delhi K.C. here is a bit stronger as they have performed better in the previous season and recently defeated U Mumba, but U Mumba has all those seasoned players and revamped squad for their surprise.
Dabang Delhi K.C. Strength: At both ends of the mat, superstar raiders are Naveen Kumar and the defender Yogesh. With their balanced unit, they can potentially control the tempo of the game while putting U Mumba on the back foot in defensive situations.
Strengths of U Mumba U Mumba will look to test Dabang Delhi K.C. majorly with Manjeet’s raiding skills and Sunil Kumar’s defensive leadership. If they can execute their strategies well, especially stopping Naveen Kumar, they are good to go to win.
Conclusion
Both teams are excited to start the PKL Season 11 on a high note. In this clash of Dabang Delhi K.C. and U Mumba is going to be a thrilling and closely contested one. U Mumba would seek redemption in Season 10, going off weakly while Dabang Delhi K.C. would look for capitalising on success by burrowing through obstacles. When both these sides test each other’s might, it will purely be on the sharp edge of star players and how well each side can execute defense strategies.
As this Pro Kabaddi League continues to grow in popularity, the Dabang Delhi K.C. and U Mumba rivalry just writes another exciting chapter into the sport’s rich history. Fans will witness an action-packed contest with high-intensity action, brilliant tactics, and outstanding performances by some of the world’s greatest kabaddi players.
Ensure you do not miss the action on October 18 at 09:00 PM IST at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.
