Kabaddi Masters Dubai 2018, India vs Kenya: Predicted team and probable starting 7

The Indian team will look to dominate over Kenya
The Indian team will look to dominate over Kenya

Kenya's predicted line-up

Kenya will look to  put up a strong fight against heavyweights India.
Kenya will look
to put
up a strong fight against heavyweights India.

David Mosambayi (C) (All-rounder)

The only Kenyan in the current setup to have experience from playing in the Pro Kabaddi League, David's contribution will be vital for Kenya to pose a challenge to India and will hope to take some learnings from the league to instill some confidence on his teammates.

Patrick Nzau Muvai (All-rounder)

A talented all-rounder who enjoys raiding over defending, Patrick's skill saw him earn a contract with the Haryana Steelers in the PKL for Season 6, which should give him the required confidence to showcase his skill on the biggest platform.

Chrispine Otieno Oketch (All-rounder)

The burly all-rounder will be banked on to contribute heavily to the defensive strategies, which are sure to come up against the firepower of the Indian raiders. Pipped as one of the best defenders in the team, Oketch will hope to live to his name.

Isaac Njoroge Ikigu (Raider)

A young raider, who is equally skillful while guarding the left cover position, Ikigu Njoroge will have to play second fiddle to the likes of David Mosambayi and Patrick Nzau and if he does indeed contribute, it could be testing times for India.

Esau Otieno (Defender)

A young defender who is still making his presence felt, Esau Otieno will be an important part of the Kenyan defense. Positioned as a right cover, Otieno will look to a thorn on the side of the Indian raiders.

Victor Obiero (Defender)

Touted as one of the men to look out for from the Kenyan team, all eyes will be on Victor Obiero when Kenya step onto the mat. With his defensive prowess, he would be hoping to keep the Men in Blue in check.

James Obilo (Defender)

One of the most experienced players in the squad, James Obilo's contribution from the left corner position will be of optimum importance for Kenya and his alliance along with skipper Mosambayi on the right corner will be one of the key factors for the African nation.

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