Tamil Thalaivas vs Gujarat Giants, Pro Kabaddi (PKL), Today Match Prediction

tamt vs gg Match Prediction & Analysis

Tamil Thalaivas square off against Gujarat Giants in match 95 on Friday, in the third and final leg of the PKL season. The match is slated to be played on 6th December, 2024 at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. 

Tamil Thalaivas are coming off a 21-32, 11 point loss against Dabang Delhi KC in their last match, on the other hand Gujarat Giants are coming off a nail biting 34-34 tie against the Bengaluru Bulls in their last outing. The Thalaivas currently stand 9th in the PKL points table with 33 points in 15 matches (5 wins, 9 losses & 1 tie). Meanwhile Gujarat Giants with 29 points in 15 matches (4 wins. 9 losses & 2 ties) stand 11th. 

The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with Gujarat Giants winning 6 of the 11 matches and Tamil Thalaivas winning 4. One match ended in a tie. Gujarat Giants won two of the last three matches against the Thalaivas and the average total match score in these games is 68. The Thalaivas defeated the Giants in their last meeting 25-44. 

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Tamil Thalaivas Preview

Tamil Thalaivas are in a bit of a slump, having lost their last five matches. In their most recent encounter, they suffered a 21-32 defeat against Dabang Delhi KC. The Thalaivas started the game strongly, with the score tied at 12-12 at halftime. However, they faltered in the second half, allowing Delhi to outscore them 9-20. Delhi dominated the defensive side, registering five more tackle points and inflicting an all-out.

Moein Shafaghi led the Thalaivas' scoring with 8 points (6 raid, 2 tackle), while Chandran Ranjith contributed 3 raid points. On the defensive end, Amir Hossein Bastami scored 3 tackle points, and Nitesh Kumar had a rare off night with only 1 tackle point.

The Thalaivas now face a tough challenge against the Giants, who have recently regained their form. To defeat the Giants, the Thalaivas must excel on the defensive end and limit the impact of Guman Singh and Parteek Dahiya, who are responsible for over half of the Giants' scoring. Narender Khandola, who missed the last game, is expected to return to the starting lineup, while Vishal Chahal's injury could see Sachin Tanwar coming off the bench as a substitute.

This season, the Thalaivas have been averaging 33.8 points per game and conceding 33.86 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 17.07 raid points per game, while their defense, averaging 12.20 tackle points per game, is the first-best in the league. Narender Khandola, with 82 raid points, and Nitesh Kumar, with 51 tackle points, have been the top performers for the team.

Tamil Thalaivas Probable Starting 7 - Narender Khandola, Moein Shafaghi, Aashish, Ronak, Amirhossein Bastami, Nitesh Kumar, Sahil Gulia

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Gujarat Giants, after a dismal start to their season, have recently shown signs of improvement, playing more aggressive and positive Kabaddi. However, they will be disappointed with the outcome of their last match against Bengaluru Bulls, where they tied 34-34, missing out on two crucial points.

The Giants trailed by two points at halftime (15-13) but outscored the Bulls 19-21 in the second half. Their top raiders, Guman Singh and Parteek Dahiya, combined for only four raid points. However, Rakesh, who came off the bench, impressed with 7 raid points, while Himanshu Singh contributed 3 tackle points. On the defensive end, both corner defenders, Sombir and Rohit, picked up four tackle points each. Neeraj Kumar, who returned to the lineup, led the Giants' defense with a game-high 5 tackle points.

To have any chance of qualifying for the playoffs, the Giants must win all their remaining matches. Their success largely depends on the performance of their raiders, especially Guman Singh. If Guman can regain his form, the Giants have a strong chance of winning this game.

Statistically, the Giants have averaged 31.07 points per game this season, the lowest by any team. They have conceded 35.93 points per game. Their raiding unit averages 17 raid points per game, ranking 12th, while their defense averages 11.13 tackle points per game, the sixth-best this season. Guman Singh, with 112 raid points, and Jitender Yadav, with 37 tackle points, are the top performers for the Giants this season.

Gujarat Giants Probable Starting 7 - Parteek Dahiya, Guman Singh, Monu, Mohit, Neeraj Kumar, Sombir, Rohit

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