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.
With just one win in five, Haryana Steelers will be keen on picking up a positive result against the Pirates, who are placed seventh in the League. Steelers defender Jaideep said that his side remain positive, despite their recent run of form.
In a game of defenders taking centre stage for both sides, Delhi's Vishal and Amit Hooda scored 5 tackle points each, while Patna's Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh set the record for the most tackle points in a single game (16 points) in the history of the tournament.
The Patna Pirates and Tamil Thalaivas played out a thrilling contest at the Pro Kabaddi League Season 9, but both sides were happy to settle for a 33-33 tie. While raider Narender emerged as the best player for the Thalaivas with 16 points, raider Sachin notched 14 points for the Pirates.
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.
With the win, the Pirates extended their unbeaten streak to six. Sachin (8 points), Rohit Gulia (9 points) and all-rounder Mohammadreza ShadlouiChiyaneh (5 points) were the star performers in their victory.
The Pirates played a neck-and-neck contest for the most part of the match against U Mumba, but the Patna head coach Ravi Shetty was confident his team would be on the right side of the result.