Mon Dec 16 17:48:19 UTC 2024: ## Patna Pirates to Clash with Puneri Paltan in High-Stakes PKL Match

**Pune, India –** The Patna Pirates and Puneri Paltan are set to face off in a crucial Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 encounter on December 16th at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune. The match, scheduled for 9:00 PM IST, pits two teams with contrasting recent form but a long history of rivalry against each other.

The Pirates enter the game riding high after a 42-38 victory over the Tamil Thalaivas, their eleventh win of the season. Their star raider, Devank, boasts an impressive 233 raid points this season, while Deepak Singh leads the defense with 46 tackle points. Ankit Jaglan provides a strong all-around presence with 57 points.

Puneri Paltan, meanwhile, will be confident after a commanding 56-18 win against the Bengaluru Bulls. Their key players include Pankaj Deepak Mohite (104 raid points) and Gaurav Khatri (56 tackle points).

The two teams have a rich history, with Patna Pirates holding a significant advantage in their 23 previous meetings (13 wins to Puneri Paltan’s 6). However, their last encounter saw Puneri Paltan emerge victorious.

Currently, Patna Pirates are fourth in the standings with 63 points (11 wins, 6 losses, 1 tie), while Puneri Paltan are eighth with 54 points (8 wins, 8 losses, 3 ties). Several players are on the verge of significant milestones, including Deepak Singh (Patna Pirates) needing 4 tackle points for 50, and Mohit Goyat (Puneri Paltan) needing 5 raid points for 100.

Fans can catch all the action live on the Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.

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