PKL 2019, Delhi vs Jaipur preview: Naveen looks to top raiders leaderboard
Head to head, Jaipur Pink Panthers have a slight advantage as they won seven out of 14 matches while two matches ended in a tie
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File photo: Dabang Delhi Naven Kumar showcases his raiding skills against Tamil Thalaivas
In Match 27 of Pro Kabaddi 2019, Jaipur Pink Panthers will look to continue their unbeaten run, when they take on Dabang Delhi at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna. Jaipur came up with a strategy of minimizing the failed raids which helped them to maintain their winning streak. On the other hand, Delhi banking of their defenders – Joginder Narwal and Saeid Ghaffari – to score crucial tackle points. Delhi are currently averaging 8.5 tackle points per match which is the 2nd lowest among all teams at the moment in PKL 2019. A large portion of these tackle points are being scored by Delhi’s captain Joginder Narwal who has been their most consistent performer. Saeid Ghaffari too has been good since permanently replacing Anil Kumar in the left cover position.
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Naveen Kumar look to top the raiders leaderboard in Pro Kabaddi 2019
Until Pawan Sehrawat’s record-breaking performance against Bengal Warriors on Saturday, Delhi’s Naveen Kumar has been by far the top raider in Pro Kabaddi 2019. He was leading the charts with 41 raid points, including 3 Super 10s, and will look to reclaim his lead on Monday when he faces the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Only Pawan Sehrawat has scored more raid points than Naveen Kumar this season. The only match where Naveen Kumar has failed to get a Super 10 was the one against Tamil Thalaivas. He has gotten his raid points across the mat using his speed and footwork.
Check Pro Kabaddi schedule and points table here
Naveen Kumar look to top the raiders leaderboard in Pro Kabaddi 2019
Until Pawan Sehrawat’s record-breaking performance against Bengal Warriors on Saturday, Delhi’s Naveen Kumar has been by far the top raider in Pro Kabaddi 2019. He was leading the charts with 41 raid points, including 3 Super 10s, and will look to reclaim his lead on Monday when he faces the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Only Pawan Sehrawat has scored more raid points than Naveen Kumar this season. The only match where Naveen Kumar has failed to get a Super 10 was the one against Tamil Thalaivas. He has gotten his raid points across the mat using his speed and footwork.
| Most Raid Points - Pro Kabaddi 2019 | ||
| Raider | Matches | Raid Points |
| Pawan Sehrawat | 4 | 57 |
| Naveen Kumar | 4 | 41 |
| Maninder Singh | 4 | 40 |