UP Yoddhas vs. Dabang Delhi: PKL 11 opener kicks off on Oct 21! Get the full schedule, key fixtures, and team updates here!
UP Yoddhas are to kick-start their PKL Season 11 season with a much-awaited tie against their neighbours, Dabang Delhi K.C., at Hyderabad on October 21, 2024. A clash between two northern teams is always something to watch out for, and fans cannot wait for this clash to happen. With the caravan format of clusters making a comeback, PKL 11 promises more excitement with matches happening across three cities: Hyderabad, Noida, and Pune.
PKL 11 Cluster Caravan Format
The Pro Kabaddi League will witness a new twist in its format this season. League stage matches will be held in just three cities: Hyderabad, Noida, and Pune. Double-headers every day and two rest days amidst the league stage will keep the fans engaged. The curtailed schedule this season ensures more kabaddi within a shorter timespan, thereby making every single match a do-or-die for teams vying for a match in the playoff.
UP Yoddhas will play seven matches in Hyderabad and then move to Noida before concluding their league journey in Pune. With tough opponents and a congested schedule, each match can potentially seal the playoff spot for Yoddhas.
Hyderabad Leg:
The UP Yoddhas start their campaign on October 21 against Naveen Kumar and the Dabang Delhi K.C. The very first day of the season could be a massive statement for the UP Yoddhas. The very next day, they meet Pardeep Narwal and the Bengaluru Bulls in what should be one of the toughest starts of the season. The matches continue fast and furious in Hyderabad, with fixtures against Bengal Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, Haryana Steelers, and the Jaipur Pink Panthers rounding off their Hyderabad leg.
October 21 vs Dabang Delhi K.C., 8:00 PM
October 22 vs Bengaluru Bulls, 9:00 PM
October 24 vs Bengal Warriorz, 8:00 PM
October 27 vs Gujarat Giants, 9:00 PM
October 30 vs Haryana Steelers, 9:00 PM
November 2 vs Patna Pirates, 9:00 PM
November 5 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, 9:00 PM
Noida Leg:
Starting their second leg from their home city, Noida, from November 10, UP Yoddhas will look to snub crucial victories against Puneri Paltan on November 19 and against Ben-Gal on November 16 among the other seven home matches. A victory in those matches would make them critical towards the end for Yoddhas to cement a place in the upper half of the table. Their leg will come to a halt on November 28 when they face the Jaipur Pink Panthers once again.
November 10 vs U Mumba, 8:00 PM
November 14 vs Telugu Titans, 9:00 PM
November 19 vs Puneri Paltan, 8:00 PM
November 22 vs Tamil Thalaivas, 9:00 PM
November 24 vs Patna Pirates, 9:00 PM
November 26 vs Tamil Thalaivas, 9:00 PM
November 28 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, 8:00 PM
Pune Leg:
The last leg of UP Yoddhas is from December 4 in Pune against the Telugu Titans. This leg has back-to-back matches and has eight in total, going on till December 24, against the Bengaluru Bulls. For the teams now, competition reaches its white-hot levels where the top two positions or a spot in the Eliminators awaits.
December 4 vs Telugu Titans, 8:00 PM
December 5 vs Dabang Delhi K.C., 8:00 PM
December 7 vs Puneri Paltan, 8:00 PM
December 12 vs Bengal Warriorz, 9:00 PM
December 15 vs U Mumba, 9:00 PM
December 17 vs Haryana Steelers, 8:00 PM
December 19 vs Gujarat Giants, 8:00 PM
December 24 vs Bengaluru Bulls, 8:00 PM
For the Yoddhas, each match between October and December has become an opportunity to win their way through the ladder in a quest for two spots at the top. With a blend of experience-proven stars along with emerging talent, this was a balanced side that potentially could go deep into the tournament.
