U.P. Yoddhas, owned by the GMR Group, take on Dabang Delhi K.C. in match 83 of Pro Kabaddi Season 9 at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi in Pune on Wednesday, November 16.
The Yoddhas are on a two-game winning streak in PKL 9 following their recent 41-30 victory against Telugu Titans while Dabang Delhi K.C., on the other hand, fell to a 32-57 loss against Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Players to watch out for - U.P. Yoddhas
With back-to-back Super 10s, Surender Gill will continue to be at the forefront of U.P. Yoddhas' attacking approach in Pro Kabaddi League Season 9. Gill has accrued 129 raid points in 12 games, including eight Super 10s.
Besides Ashu Singh, Sumit will carry the responsibility of tackling Dabang Delhi K.C.'s raiders in the former's half.
Players to watch out for - Dabang Delhi K.C.
Naveen Kumar, with 149 raid points, will be Dabang Delhi K.C.'s main player to watch in the fixture.
In defence, Delhi will hope the likes of Vishal (31 tackle points) and Krishan (30 tackle points) claim maximum tackle points off U.P. Yoddhas' Surender Gill and Pardeep Narwal.
Dabang Delhi vs U.P. Yoddhas | Head-to-Head
U.P. Yoddhas and Dabang Delhi K.C. have faced each other eight times, with the Yoddhas dominating the head-to-head with five wins. Dabang Delhi, meanwhile, have claimed three victories.
In the reverse fixture of PKL 9, Dabang Delhi K.C. secured a narrow 44-42 victory.
Recent form
U.P. Yoddhas: W, W, D, D, L
Dabang Delhi K.C: L, W, L, L, L