Jaipur Pink Panthers (JAI) will take on Puneri Paltan (PUN) in match 39 of Pro Kabaddi Season 8 at Sheraton Grand Whitefield, Bengaluru on Friday, January 7. The match will start from 8:30 PM IST.
JAI vs PUN Dream11 prediction
Inaugural PKL champions Jaipur Pink Panthers have had a disappointing campaign so far, registering just two wins in five matches. The Deepak Hooda-led JAI have accumulated 12 points and are currently placed 10th in the 12-team tournament.
Meanwhile, Puneri Paltan too have struggled in Pro Kabaddi Season 8, securing two wins in six matches so far. Led by Vishal Bharadwaj, PUN are currently languishing at the bottom of the PKL 2021-22 standings with 10 points from six matches.
While Puneri Paltan head into the upcoming encounter with a win over Gujarat Giants, Pink Panthers suffered a defeat in their last match against Bengal Warriors.
JAI vs PUN Dream11 team tips for Pro Kabaddi Season 8
Top tip: Best raider
Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Arjun Deshwal has been one of the standout raiders in Pro Kabaddi Season 8. The young raider has amassed 68 raid points by completing 54 successful raids. Having accumulated 495 fantasy points this season, Deshwal will be a worthy pick for this clash.
Top tip: Best defender
Puneri Paltan captain Vishal Bharadwaj will be the best choice among the defenders for this encounter. At 13.5 credits, Bharadwaj has already tallied 260 fantasy points and is likely to add more points against Jaipur Pink Panthers. He has managed 13 tackle points in six matches so far.
Top tip: Best all-rounder
Among the all-rounders, Aslam Inamdar of Puneri Paltan is a must-have fantasy pick for this clash. Inamdar has been impressive for PUN, accumulating 365 fantasy points this season. The PUN all-rounder has 29 raid points as well as eight tackle points so far and is expected to play an important role against the Pink Panthers on Friday.
JAI vs PUN probable starting lineups
JAI starting 7 (probable): Arjun Deshwal, Deepak Singh, Vishal, Deepak Hooda (captain), Naveen, Sahul Kumar, Nitin Rawal
PUN starting 7 (probable): Aslam Inamdar, Abinesh Nadarajan, Sanket Sawant, Mohit Goyat, Vishwas S, Baldev Singh, Vishal Bharadwaj (captain)
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