Tue Dec 17 15:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Pink Panthers and Bulls Clash in Crucial Pro Kabaddi Match

**Pune, India –** The Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengaluru Bulls will face off in a crucial Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 match on December 17th at 9:00 PM IST at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. The match pits a resurgent Jaipur team against a struggling Bengaluru side.

Jaipur Pink Panthers enter the contest riding high after a 34-27 victory over Tamil Thalaivas, their 10th win of the season. They currently sit seventh in the standings with 59 points. Their star raider, Arjun Deshwal, leads the team with 189 raid points, while Ankush Rathee anchors the defense with 56 tackle points.

Bengaluru Bulls, on the other hand, are struggling, having lost their last match to Puneri Paltan 18-56. They currently occupy 12th place with only 19 points. Pardeep Narwal will lead their raiding efforts with 96 raid points, while Saurabh Nandal (33 tackle points) and Nitin Rawal (67 total points) will be key players in their defense and overall game.

The two teams have a rich history, having met 21 times previously, with Jaipur holding a slight 10-9 edge in wins. Their last encounter saw Jaipur emerge victorious, 39-32.

This match also holds significance for individual milestones. Jaipur’s Shrikant Jadhav needs just 8 raid points to reach 700 career points, while Bengaluru’s Akshit Kuldeep Dhull is one raid point shy of 100 career points.

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

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