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 n
UP Yoddhas Captain and star raider Pardeep Narwal put up a brilliant show accomplishing his seventh and his Pro-Kabaddi career's 75th 'Super 10' of the season when he earned 15 raid points from the game.
The Gujarat Giants will be desperate for a victory after facing five consecutive losses, but Tamil Thalaivas' raiders Narender and Ajinkya Pawar will pose a strong challenge to the Giants.
Deshwal and Ajith's raiding prowess was only one end of the battle. At the other end, the Jaipur defence was rock solid facing Narender, allowing the young raider just a single point in the entire half from his eight raids. The Pink Panthers went into the break leading 20-13.
The Gujarat Giants put up a spirited fight in the final minutes of the match, but the Delhi players held their nerve and walked off the mat as winners of the game in the end.
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.