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Southern Showdown: Bengaluru Bulls and Telugu Titans Clash in Pro Kabaddi League Mini-Qualifier

Bengaluru, India – Kabaddi fans are in for a treat this Sunday as the Bengaluru Bulls and Telugu Titans, two powerhouses of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), lock horns in the inaugural Mini-Qualifier. This match marks a crucial step in the revamped PKL 12 format, offering top-ranked teams a more advantageous path to the finals.

The all-southern derby sees the Bulls, who impressed this season with their young squad and a third-place finish, take on the Titans, who are eager to break their trophy drought as the only team in the top eight yet to lift the PKL title.

Both teams boast formidable, youthful defensive units, promising an aggressive and high-stakes encounter. While the losing team will have another chance to advance, both sides will be aiming for a decisive victory to secure their position in the next round.

The Bulls edged out the Titans in their only previous meeting this season, giving them a slight psychological edge. While the Titans rely on the raiding duo of Vijay Malik and Bharat Hooda, the Bulls benefit from a more settled lineup. Key players to watch include the Bulls’ Akash Shinde and the Titans’ Shubham Shinde.

For fantasy league enthusiasts, players such as Alireza Mirzaian and Bharat Hooda, Ajit Pawar, Avi Duhan, Deepak Sankar, and Yogesh Dahiya are expected to be valuable picks.

Fans can catch the live action on Star Sports TV channels and JioHotstar. Free live streaming and updates will also be available on the Khel Now TV YouTube channel. For continued coverage, follow Khel Now Kabaddi on their various social media platforms and download their app for the latest updates.

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