Patna Pirates face Puneri Paltan in PKL 11! Check squads, key players, Dream 11 predictions, and more. Watch live at 9 PM on Star Sports & Hotstar!
Puneri Paltan preparing for title defense against Patna Pirates in PKL 11!
The highly-anticipated blockbuster face-off is on! Three-time champions Patna Pirates will start their campaign in PKL 11, where they will challenge the defending champions Puneri Paltan. This is going to be the first match of the season for the Pirates while Puneri Paltan came after a roaring opening game as they already beat Haryana Steelers.
For Puneri Paltan, this win against Haryana sets them off well, and they would look to stay ahead of their momentum. But for Patna Pirates, the semi-final disappointment at the hands of Puneri Paltan last season must be an acid test. And with their fresh lot consisting of youth along with experience, an intense contest is in store from the Pirates, who look forward to making it big early in the season.
Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates Squads for PKL 11
Puneri Paltan:
Raiders: Nitin R, Aditya Shinde, Akash Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, Ajith Kumar, Aryavardhan Navale
Defenders: Dadaso Pujari, Tushar Adhavade, Vaibhav Balasaheb, Sanket Sawant, Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Mohit, Ali Hadi, Aman, Mohd. Amaan, Vishal, Sourav
All Rounders: Mohit Goyat, Aslam Inamdar, Amir Hassan Noroozi
Patna Pirates:
Raiders: Kunal Mehta, Sudhakar M, Sandeep Kumar, Sahil Patil, Deepak, Ayan, Jang Kun Lee, Meetu Sharma, Devank, Pravinder
Defenders: Manish, Abinand Subhash, Navdeep, Shubham Shinde, Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvraj, Deepak Rajender Singh, Prashant Kumar Rathi, Aman, Sagar, Babu Murugasan
ALL ROUNDERS: Ankit, Gurdeep
Players to Watch Out for
Puneri Paltan - Gaurav Khatri: In their first game, Gaurav Khatri was the man to watch for Puneri Paltan as he delivered them a swashbuckling performance of 7 tackle points - so far the highest tackle point in the league. He will look to his sharp defensive skills while facing the potent raiders of Pirates. Can Khatri continue his form and shut the attack of Patna?
Patna Pirates – Shubham Shinde: Indian team all-rounder Shubham Shinde will have a great deal of responsibility ahead of him as he is a very expensive signing by Patna Pirates for this season. The 24-year-old, made to bear the defense's burden, would decide their opening fixture this season. Remember, Puneri Paltan have Mohit Goyat and Aslam Inamdar, raiders who can soar the skies.
Predicted Starting 7 for Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates
Puneri Paltan:
- Pankaj Mohite
- Aslam Inamdar
- Mohit Goyat
- Abinesh Nadarajan
- Sanket Sawant
- Gaurav Khatri
- Aman
Patna Pirates:
- Jang Kun Lee
- Sudhakar M
- Parvinder
- Ankit
- Shubham Shinde
- Babu M
- Aman
Head-to-Head Showdown
Patna Pirates have historically dominated this fixture, winning 13 out of 22 matches against Puneri Paltan. However, with Puneri Paltan’s recent form, this could be the season where they flip the script.
- Total Matches Played: 22
- Puneri Paltan Wins: 5
- Patna Pirates Wins: 13
- Draws: 4
Dream 11 Fantasy Picks
Raiders:
- Jang Kun Lee (Patna Pirates)
- Mohit Goyat (Puneri Paltan)
- M Sudhakar (Patna Pirates)
Defenders:
- Gaurav Khatri (Puneri Paltan)
- Aman (Puneri Paltan)
- Shubham Shinde (Patna Pirates)
All-rounders:
- Aslam Inamdar (Puneri Paltan)
Captain: Aslam Inamdar
Vice Captain: Mohit Goyat
When and Where to Watch
Don’t miss out on the live action as Puneri Paltan takes on Patna Pirates! The match will be aired live on Star Sports and available for streaming on Hotstar.
- Date: Monday
- Time: 9:00 PM
