PKL Season 11 is expected from October 18, 2023. All eyes now go ahead with the former champions Dabang Delhi K.C. as long as they have a well-balanced team and some smart moves in the recent auctions.
They start their campaign with an all-star encounter against the champions of Season 2, U Mumba, and then a series of tremendous matches in Hyderabad, Noida, and Pune as the caravan unfolds.
Let's see how Dabang Delhi has strengthened the team and their schedule as they get ready to roll out all guns blazing on another fantastic season.
PKL 11: Delhi's Road to Glory
Strengthened Squad for PKL 11
Dabang Delhi K.C. head into Season 11 with a significant amount of buying during the auction to add much-needed depth to their strong squad. After having last season's joint top scorer Ashu Malik, the team will now be depending on him and a newly signed Siddharth Desai-one of the league's most feared raiders when fit. This young and powerful combination gives Delhi an edge in the offense game.
But it's not just the raiding department where Delhi aced it. The defense, under the captaincy of Yogesh Dahiya, Emerging Player of last season, along with Ashish Malik and Vikrant Khokar, is every bit as potent. Such a well-balanced team with mat's backhand raids dominated by agile defenders, Delhi seems ready to dominate both ends.
The Return of the 'Naveen Express'
One of the biggest hopes for Dabang Delhi is also seeing the return of their 'talisman' in Naveen Kumar, fondly called the 'Naveen Express'. Brimming with lightning-speed raids and flair with unmatched athleticism, he has etched himself as one of PKL's leading raiders. However, injury set him back last season, and he was out after just six matches, so his fitness proves to be crucial to the fortunes of the team.
However, with his partnership in Ashu Malik and Siddharth Desai, Naveen may well be one of the most deadly raiding trios the league has seen. Provided they remain injury-free, Delhi can surely go for another title.
Key Players to Watch for Dabang Delhi K.C. in PKL 11
- Naveen Kumar: The ‘Naveen Express’ will once again be leading the charge, and his fitness will play a huge role in Delhi’s title aspirations.
- Ashu Malik: Joint top scorer from last season, Malik will need to replicate his brilliant form and complement Naveen in the raids.
- Siddharth Desai: A powerful raider with immense potential, Desai’s ability to deliver under pressure could be the game-changer for Delhi.
- Yogesh Dahiya: With his breakthrough performance last season, Dahiya will be key in bolstering Delhi’s defense.
Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Season 11 Schedule
Hyderabad Leg
- October 18: vs U Mumba, 9:00 PM
- October 21: vs UP Yoddhas, 8:00 PM
- October 26: vs Telugu Titans, 9:00 PM
- October 28: vs Haryana Steelers, 8:00 PM
- October 29: vs Bengaluru Bulls, 9:00 PM
- October 31: vs Patna Pirates, 8:00 PM
- November 5: vs U Mumba, 8:00 PM
- November 7: vs Bengal Warriorz, 9:00 PM
- November 8: vs Tamil Thalaivas, 9:00 PM
Noida Leg
- November 12: vs Puneri Paltan, 9:00 PM
- November 16: vs Bengaluru Bulls, 9:00 PM
- November 20: vs Gujarat Giants, 8:00 PM
- November 22: vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, 9:00 PM
- November 26: vs Patna Pirates, 8:00 PM
- December 1: vs Tamil Thalaivas, 8:00 PM
Pune Leg
- December 5: vs UP Yoddhas, 8:00 PM
- December 9: vs Puneri Paltan, 9:00 PM
- December 12: vs Telugu Titans, 8:00 PM
- December 14: vs Haryana Steelers, 9:00 PM
- December 16: vs Bengal Warriorz, 8:00 PM
- December 21: vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, 9:00 PM
- December 23: vs Gujarat Giants, 8:00 PM
