UP Yoddhas is the only team in the Pro Kabaddi League to have made it to the play-offs every season since their inception, Tamil Thalaivas have made it to the play-offs for the first time ever.
Ranjit Naik (11 points), Anand Tomar (8 points) and a brilliant Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (7 points) were the Patna Pirates' stars in their victory over Bengal Warriors.
The Iranian, who is playing his second season, expressed that his self-confidence has risen in this edition, "I have always trained hard during on and off season. I focus more on fitness during off season. But I feel more confident this season. My first PKL season was very hard for me. But now, I know how all the raiders play."
UP Yoddhas will go in this match on the back of a thumping win, that they registered against Gujarat Giants in their last encounter. UP Yoddhas are currently placed fourth in the league standings with 50 points to their kitty while Patna Pirates are seventh with 47 points.
UP Yoddhas will look forward to return to their winning ways and consolidate their place in the Top 4. UP Yoddhas are currently placed fourth in the points table with 45 points while Gujarat Giants are 11th with just 13 points.
A high-speed and high-points game kicked off with the Bulls firing on all cylinders right from the word go. Bengaluru Bulls ease to a 45-38 win over the Gujarat Giants.
The UP Yoddhas with 45 points, are currently placed fourth in the league standings, while the Jaipur Pink Panthers are three points ahead and just above them at number three.
Raider Narender emerged as the best player for the Tamil Thalaivas with 16 points, raider Sachin notched 14 points for the Patna Pirates. The two sides played out a neck-and-neck contest.