Gujarat Giants won their opening match of the season last night. The team led by Fazel Atrachali will look to continue the winning momentum in PKL 2023. They take on Bengaluru Bulls in the second match of the day on 3rd December, Sunday.
Bengaluru Bulls will be led by new captain Saurabh Nandal. The team will look to start the new season with a win straightaway. InsideSport takes a look at the predicted starting seven of both the teams.
Gujarat Giants Predicted Starting 7
Raiders
Sonu Jaglan – Sonu was the star in the team’s last game against Telugu Titans. He came in as the substitute only in the second-half and scored 11 raid points, including a game changing 5 point raid. He is expected to start for the team in the upcoming clash.
Rakesh Sangroya – Rakesh featured in the starting seven for the team in the last game. He picked up 5 raid points in the match. The youngster will start yet again for the team.
Rohit Gulia – Rohit Gulia will be the team’s third raider. The all-rounder bagged four raid points in the last game.
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Defenders
Fazel Atrachali – Fazel Atrachali showed why he is the best defender in the league in the last game as he effected two super tackles in crunch situations.
Mohammad Nabhibhaksh – Another experienced Iranian played a vital role for the side in the last game. He scored four tackle points and will want to continue his form.
Sombir – Sombir played a good supporting role by securing two tackle points to his name in the last game. He will continue to be in the starting 7.
Sourav Gulia – Sourav Gulia faltered at times in the match against Telugu Titans. The youngster however will find a place in the starting seven.
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Bengaluru Bulls Predicted Starting 7
Raiders
Bharat – Bharat was the league’s second-highest scoring raider in the last edition. He will continue to play the role of the lead raider for the team in the upcominh season.
Vikas Kandola – Vikas Kandola disappointed in the last season. He scored just 135 raid points fro 24 matches, which was way below his standards. He has however been bought back yet again by the team for a lower price. Vikas is expected to start for the team.
Abhishek Singh – Playing for Telugu Titans last year, he couldn’t showcase his potential due to injury. He managed just 59 points from 16 matches overall. He has been picked up by Bengaluru Bulls this season and will aim to get back to his best form.
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Defenders
Surjeet Singh – Experienced Surjeet Singh will be in action for Bengaluru Bulls this season. He will be an ideal replacement to Mahender Singh.
Saurabh Nandal – Saurabh Nandal has been named as the team’s captain in the upcoming season. He was in top-notch for in the last edition with 72 raid points.
Aman – Aman also has been consistent for the team in the last two editions. He has scored more than 50 tackle points in both the seasons. The left defender will feature in the starting 7.
Ran SIngh – Experienced all-rounder Ran Singh managed to play just 8 matches in the last season. He is expected to play a much bigger role this time around and is expected to feature in the starting seven in the first game.
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