Fri Dec 20 16:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Puneri Paltan and Telugu Titans Clash in High-Stakes PKL Match

**Pune, India –** A crucial Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 encounter is set to take place on December 20th at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, pitting the Puneri Paltan against the Telugu Titans. The match, starting at 9:00 PM IST, promises a thrilling showdown between two teams vying for a better position on the points table.

Both teams enter the match on the back of recent defeats against the Patna Pirates. Puneri Paltan, currently eighth with 55 points, lost their last game 32-37, marking their ninth loss of the season. Telugu Titans, sitting seventh with 61 points, suffered a 37-41 defeat in their previous match.

Historically, these two teams have a fierce rivalry, having faced off 21 times. Puneri Paltan holds a slight edge, winning 13 matches compared to the Titans’ 7 wins (1 tie). Their last encounter saw the Telugu Titans emerge victorious with a narrow 34-33 scoreline.

Key players to watch include Puneri Paltan’s star raider Pankaj Mohite (107 raid points) and defender Gaurav Khatri (56 tackle points). The Telugu Titans will rely on the prowess of raider Ashish Kaptan Narwal (112 raid points) and defender Sagar Sethpal Rawal (41 tackle points), as well as all-rounder Vijay Malik (180 points).

Several players are also on the brink of significant milestones. Puneri Paltan’s Akash Santosh Shinde needs just 5 raid points to reach 300 career points, while Mohit Goyat needs 5 tackle points to reach 100. Telugu Titans’ Vijay Malik is 8 points away from his 100th point.

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

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