The Bengal Warriorz stormed past the Bengaluru Bulls, registering an important 15-point victory in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11. This win gives them a significant boost as the race for playoff spots heats up.

Coach Prashant Surve Confident About Playoff Hopes

Reflecting on the win, Prashant Surve, Coach of Bengal Warriorz, expressed optimism about their playoff chances:

“Definitely we have not given up hope of making it to the PKL Season 11 Playoffs and we have to win our upcoming games to make the next round. We are preparing and planning one game at a time, and the team is confident that we can get the required results.”

Surve emphasized the importance of this win in the context of playoff qualification:

“It was very important for us to win the game against Bengaluru Bulls in terms of playoff qualification. We will try to pick up the maximum points in the coming games so that we can make the playoffs.”

Nitesh Kumar Praises the Team’s Defensive Strategy

Nitesh Kumar, who contributed 7 points in defence, spoke about their defensive approach and the emphasis on teamwork:

“The coach told us that we have to play a solid unit in defence, and we were doing that in the initial games in the season also. We had complete clarity in terms of the fact that we will go all out from the beginning and try to execute our plans properly.”

Nitesh also lauded the contribution of Fazel Atrachali, a legend of the sport, highlighting his mentorship and experience:

“Fazel is an absolute top player and the intensity he brings to the mat is something to learn from. I also try to replicate that on the mat. As a senior player, he is always helping us with tips if we make mistakes in the game. His experience and the inputs are very valuable for me, and the young players.”

Upcoming Matches: Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Telugu Titans

The first match on Thursday features Dabang Delhi K.C. against Telugu Titans, with both teams aiming to shift their current form:

Dabang Delhi K.C.: Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik in fine form but struggling with five consecutive losses.

Telugu Titans: Looking to bounce back after a defeat against the Haryana Steelers.

Game 2: UP Yoddhas vs. Bengal Warriorz

The second match on Thursday will see UP Yoddhas face off against Bengal Warriorz.

UP Yoddhas: Positioned in the top half of the points table and closing in on playoff qualification.

Bengal Warriorz: Riding on recent momentum and aiming for another win to climb further up the points standings.