Pro Kabaddi League: Preview of Bengal Warriors VS Bengaluru Bulls (head-to-head, lineup, and predictions)

    The 14th match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season nine will take place between the Bengaluru Bulls (BLR) and Bengal Warriors (BEN) on Wednesday, October 12

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    The match will be held at the Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru. Earlier victories of different natures back up both teams. The Bulls defeated Puneri Paltan with a marginal two-point difference, 41-39. 

    The Warriors thrashed Telugu Titans in a highly one-sided 45-25 contest.

    So the former will enter the match with increased confidence. In addition, the Bulls' rebuilt squad players are slowly getting used to each other. 

    The raiding unit comprising Vikash Khandola, Bharat, and Neeraj Narwal - is expected to make huge gains. On the Warrior's side, in-form raider Deepak Niwas Hooda's performance against Telegu Titans proves he has much to offer. 

    Girish Ernak's presence at the left corner is additionally quite reassuring for the team. 

    Head to Head

    The warriors and Bulls have played 18 matches together. Both teams have won nine games each. The bulls are credited with the higher score acquired in a match with 46 points in their head-to-head tally. 

    Lineup

    Bengal Warriors

    Defenders: Girish Maruti Ernak, Aman-II, Saurabh Nandal.

    All-Rounders: Neeraj Narwal

    Raiders: Maninder Singh, Vikash Khandola, Shrikant Jadhav

    Captain: Maninder Singh 

    Vice-Captain: Saurabh Nandal.

    Bengaluru Bulls 

    All-Rounders: Deepak Niwas Hooda.

    Raiders: Maninder Singh, Vikash Khandola, Bharat-II.

    Captain: Vikash Khandola

    Vice-Captain: Girish Maruti Ernak

    Prediction: Players in both teams look well-adjusted and are in good form. The match could be a close contest, with both sides struggling for dominance. In the end, the Warriors might take the win. 

     

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