Both UP Yodha and Tamil Thalaivas haven’t lived up to their expectations. They have only won one of their matches. Tamil Thalaivas are placed above the UP Yodha into the points table but there is not much to separate between the two sides. Probably if Pradeep Narwal fires, then Tamil Thalaivas will be in trouble. They had individual performers who had impressed but they have lacked consistency as a team. Tamil Thalaivas haven’t played well when it comes to the defense. It would be quite interesting how the match goes on. Let’s check out the whole preview of UP Yodha Vs Tamil Thalaivas Match No. 33.
Strategic Takeaways:
Both the teams have won only one match in the competition so far. However, if we analyze the performances closely, the Thalaivas have been the superior side and fortunes haven’t favored them on most occasions this season. The Surjeet Singh-led side will hold a definite advantage against the Yodha in the upcoming season. Pradeep Narwal will be keen to fire too. He hasn’t performed well but it is not as compared to his stature. The Thalaivas will have some plans to stop him.
When, Where and How to watch:
Date – 4th January’ 2021
Time – 8:30 p.m. ist
Venue / Stadium – Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru
Where to watch – Star Sports, Disney Hotstar
The Game will take place at the Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka on January 4 from 8: 30 p.m. ist. It can also be used on Disney Hotstar or StarSports Network.
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UP Yodha vs Tamil Thalaivas Head-to-Head Records:
Total matches | 8 |
UP Yodha | 2 |
Tamil Thalaivas | 3 |
Draw | 3 |
Previous performances of Both teams
UP Yodha performance in the last three matches:
Against | Date | Venue | Result | Team Score | Opponent Score |
U Mumba | 01/01/2022 | Sheraton Grand | Draw | 28 | 28 |
Jaipur Pink Panthers | 30/12/2021 | Sheraton Grand | Draw | 32 | 32 |
Gujarat Fortune Giants | 27/12/2021 | Sheraton Grand | Lost | 29 | 32 |
Tamil Thalaivas performance in the last three test matches:
Against | Date | Venue | Result | Team Score | Opponent Score |
Dabang Delhi | 01/01/2022 | Sheraton Grand | Draw | 30 | 30 |
Puneri Paltan | 31/12/2021 | Sheraton Grand | Won | 36 | 26 |
U Mumba | 27/12/2021 | Sheraton Grand | Drawn | 30 | 30 |
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PKL 2021-22: UP Yodha Vs Tamil Thalaivas Fantasy Expected 7 picks:
Captain: Pradeep Narwal
Vice-Captain: Manjeet
Defenders: Surjeet, Sumit, Sagar
All-rounders: Mohit
Raiders: Pradeep Narwal, Manjeet, Athul MS
Tamil Thalaivas’ Manjeet will be the top raiding pick for this clash ahead of Pardeep Narwal. The lanky raider has amassed 39 raid points across five games and has scored 10 and 8 points respectively in his last two encounters. Manjeet has been the fulcrum of Tamil Thalaivas’ attack this season and is likely to add plenty of fantasy points to his name in the upcoming clash. Sumit of U.P. Yoddha is the best choice amongst the defenders. The corner defender currently leads the chart for top defenders this season with 17 tackle points across five matches. Amongst the all-rounders, picking Mohit of Tamil Thalaivas will be a good option. Mohit has predominantly played the role of a defender for his side this season with nine tackle points in the first five games.
UP Yodha Probable Playing 7:
Pradeep Narwal, Surinder Gill, Rohit Tomar, Ashu Singh, Gurdeep, Sumeet Sangwan and Nitish Sangwan
Tamil Thalaivas Probable Playing 7:
Manjeet, Athul MS, Ajinkya Pawar, Sahil Malik, Mohit Jhakar, Sagar and Surjeet
Writer’s Opinion
Both the teams have won only one match in the competition so far. However, if we analyze the performances closely, the Thalaivas have been the superior side and fortunes haven’t favored them on most occasions this season. The Surjeet Singh-led side will hold a definite advantage against the Yodha in the upcoming season.
But also, Pradeep Narwal is too good of a player to be kept silent for so long. He would find a way to fire. And if he fires, he could single-handedly demolish any team.
UP Yodha might steal a win today
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