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Gujarat Giants will square off against Jaipur Pink Panthers on December 23 in their opening match of the Pro Kabaddi League 2021.
The Giants from Gujarat had a disappointing last season as they finished ninth in the Pro Kabaddi points table with only seven wins, 13 losses and two tied games. The Panthers from Jaipur, on the other hand, also had a dismal run. They finished seventh in the league standings with nine wins, 11 losses and two draws.
Both Pro Kabaddi teams will look to start afresh this season and will be eyeing a place in the playoffs.
Gujarat Giants vs Jaipur Pink Panthers Match Details
Match: Gujarat Giants vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, Match 4th, Pro Kabaddi League 2021
Date and Time: December 23rd, 2021, Thursday, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru
Gujarat Giants vs Jaipur Pink Panthers Probable Playing 7s
Gujarat Giants
Once again, Gujarat Giants have entrusted their defenders to take them forward. While they have signed Ravinder Pahal alongside Girish Maruti Ernak in the defense, they already have Parvesh Bhainswal to accompany the two corners.
Iranian all-rounder Hadi Oshtorak could be the key for the Giants this season. Mahendra Rajput and Rakesh Narwal are expected to lead the charge in the raiding department.
Probable Playing 7: Mahendra Rajput, Rakesh Narwal, Hadi Oshtorak, Parvesh Bhainswal, Ravinder Pahal, Girish Maruti Ernak, Sunil Kumar
Jaipur Pink Panthers
The Pink Panthers retained their superstar skipper Deepak Niwas Hooda ahead of the auction. They have added Arjun Deshwal, Iranian Amirhossein Mohammad Maleki and Sushil Gulia to the raiding department.
Meanwhile, experienced Dharmaraj Cheralathan, Sandeep Dhull and Amit Hooda are likely to form the defense for the champions of the inaugural edition.
Probable Playing 7: Deepak Niwas Hooda, Arjun Deshwal, Amirhossein Mohammad Maleki, Dharamraj Cheralathan, Sandeep Dhull, Amit Hooda, Sachin Narwal
Today’s PKL Match Prediction
With the presence of Parvesh Bhainswal and Ravinder Pahal, the Gujarat Giants arguably have the strongest defense in the league. However, they are looking a bit weaker on the attacking front.
At the same time, Jaipur Pink Panthers are looking balanced in both departments. They have a sturdy defense with Sandeep Dhull and Amit Hooda, while they have the best all-rounder Deepak Niwas Hooda on their side.
Prediction: Jaipur Pink Panthers are expected to win this game.
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Gujarat Giants vs Jaipur Pink Panthers live telecast details and channel list
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney + Hotstar
