PKL 11 Hyderabad Leg Round-Up: Puneri Paltan Dominate Standings; Check Top Raiders, Defenders

Defending champions Puneri Paltan continue to dominate league standings at end of first leg of Pro Kabdi League Season 11 in Hyderab, but it was a closely-contested three weeks with all teams fighting for win till last whistle of ir matches.

Puneri have 30 points in eight matches, but close on ir tails are Telugu Titans, who have 26 points in eight games, having me most of home vant. As season 11 moves out of Hyderab, Pawan Sehrawat, skipper of home team, shared his thoughts on crowd support.

"I've never seen such incredible support for any team. fans here in Hyderab support us wher we win or lose. This amazing crowd could rival any or stium's atmosphere. And speaking of performance, our defense has shown only 30-40% of its true potential so far -- y've mand to stop top world-class raiders and we want to continue this form in upcoming matches," he said.

As league moves to ida, here is a look at highlights from Hyderab Leg of tournament:

TOP RAIDERS

Ashu Malik (Dabang Delhi K.C.)

With 97 raid points to his name, Ashu Malik was one of top players for Dabang Delhi K.C., shouldering responsibility of his team's raiding department in absence of skipper Naveen Kumar. A majority of his points came from 83 successful raids as well as 8 Super Raids, taking him to top of raiders list at end of Hyderab leg.

Pawan Sehrawat (Telugu Titans)

hi-flyer showed home fans his true self in Hyderab leg with his exceptional performances for Telugu Titans. In eight matches that his team played, he scored 88 raid points, but needed just 66 successful raids to reach this tally. He also scored six Super 10s, with his performances ensuring four straight wins for Telugu Titans in ir last four matches.

Devank Dalal (Patna Pirates)

One of more surprising names on this list, Devank Dalal has been best raider for Patna Pirates this season. Having scored a massive 25 points against Tamil Thalaivas in one game, Devank was pushed into limelight, and he has t looked back since. His five Super 10s in seven matches has taken his raid points tally to 87, just one behind Pawan Sehrawat, and he will hope to continue this form in ida leg.

TOP DEFENDERS

Gaurav Khatri (Puneri Paltan)

Puneri Paltan side have been ir usual best in season 11, and once again, all plaudits will fall on ir defending. Leing this department in season 11 is Gaurav Khatri, who has 33 tackle points in eight matches that he has played this season. This includes four High 5s, most in this season till end of Hyderab leg.

Nitin Rawal (Bengaluru Bulls)

Nitin Rawal has been one of top players for Bengaluru Bulls at end of a tough leg for Pardeep Narwal-led team. He led Bengaluru Bulls' defence, scoring 26 tackle points in total, including two High 5s and four Super Tackles to his name.

Sumit Sangwan (UP Yoddhas)

Sumit Sangwan was star defender for UP Yoddhas in Hyderab leg, having scored 26 Tackles Points in his seven matches. He did so with 22 successful tackles, and will play a crucial role during his team's home leg.

Preview for Matches on vember 11: 

All eyes will be on Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab as Patna Pirates move to ida for PKL 11. y will hope to create problems for Neeraj Kumar-led Gujarat Giants, who are hoping to d to ir one win in six matches.

In second match of day, U Mumba will hope to continue ir winning form against young guns of Haryana Steelers. Ajit Chouhan has proven his worth, and will hope to give likes of Jaideep Dahiya and Mohammedreza Shloui a run for ir money.

Please find below schedule for PKL Season 11 match on Monday, vember 11:     

Match 1 – Gujarat Giants vs Patna Pirates – 8 pm  
Match 2 – U Mumba vs Haryana Steelers – 9 pm