Fifth-placed Bengaluru Bulls, fresh off playoff qualification, face mathematically eliminated Bengal Warriorz in Match 104 of PKL Season 12 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi. Alireza Mirzaian’s clutch brilliance anchors the Bulls’ attack, while Devank continues his record-breaking season despite Bengal’s overall struggles.
Probable Starting Lineups
Bengaluru Bulls
- Right Corner: Yogesh (C)
- Right In: Aashish Malik
- Right Cover: Sanjay
- Centre: Akash Shinde
- Left Cover: Satyappa Matti
- Left In: Alireza Mirzaian
- Left Corner: Deepak Sankar
Bengal Warriorz
- Right Corner: Ankit
- Right In: Devank (C)
- Right Cover: Phool Chandra
- Centre: Himanshu Narwal
- Left Cover: Manjeet
- Left In: Vishwas S
- Left Corner: Sandeep Saini
Headlines
- Devank and Alireza clash in another season-defining duel
- Alireza Mirzaian registers his 10th Super 10 of PKL 12
- Deepak Sankar leads Bengaluru’s defensive resurgence
- Bengal Warriorz show glimpses of brilliance but playoff hopes are over
- Vishwas S delivers standout performances in final-stage matches
Key Match Stories
Alireza Mirzaian vs Devank: Repeat of PKL 12 M#80?
The previous encounter between these two sides highlighted one of PKL 12’s most thrilling individual battles:
M#80 Head-to-Head:
- Devank: 16 raids, 13 points, 81% SR
- Alireza Mirzaian: 22 raids, 16 points, 73% SR
Devank’s Dominant Season:
- Total raid points: 271 (16 matches) – 16.9 average per match
- Raid success rate: 74%
- Super 10s: 15
- Bonus points: League leader
- Time-interval performance consistent across all match phases
Alireza Mirzaian – Bengaluru’s Clutch Raider:
- Total raid points: 156 across 16 matches – 9.8 average
- Raid success rate: 56%
- Super 10s: 10
- Do-or-Die raids: 31 points at 72% SR – top in the league
- Excels in high-pressure moments and bonus point situations
Bengaluru Bulls’ Defensive Resurgence
Bengaluru’s defence has been crucial to their playoff qualification:
- Average tackle points: 11.1
- Tackle success rate: 45%
- Wins achieved with 12.9 average tackle points at 54% SR
Deepak Sankar anchors the unit:
- Total tackle points: 49 (15 matches)
- Average: 3.3 per match
- Tackle success rate: 58%
- High 5s: 4
Supporting Defender: Yogesh – 44 tackle points, 50% SR
Bengal Warriorz: Individual Brilliance, Defensive Struggles
Despite elimination, Bengal Warriorz have shown sparks of quality:
- Devank leads with record-breaking raids
- Vishwas S scored 19 points in the previous match against Tamil Thalaivas
- Himanshu Narwal emerging as clutch raiding support
Defensive Weaknesses:
- Tackle success rate: 31% – lowest in league
- Average tackle points: 9 per match – second-lowest
- Only consistent performer: Ashish (47 tackle points, 47% SR)
Head-to-Head Record
Overall: Matches – 25 | Bengaluru Bulls – 10 | Bengal Warriorz – 15
Last Five Meetings:
- M#80, PKL 12: Bengaluru Bulls won 43–32
- PKL 11 M#104: Bengal Warriorz won 44–29
- PKL 11 M#44: Bengal Warriorz won 40–29
- PKL 10 M#73: Bengal Warriorz won 35–29
- PKL 10 M#6: Bengal Warriorz won 32–30
Bengal Warriorz historically dominate, but Bengaluru recently reversed the trend with their latest victory.
Key Player Battles
Bengaluru Raiders vs Bengal Defenders
- Alireza Mirzaian 16–0 Ashish
- Alireza Mirzaian 13–5 Ankit
- Akash Shinde 5–4 Phool Chandra
Bengal Raiders vs Bengaluru Defenders
- Devank 8–2 Yogesh
- Devank 7–3 Sanjay
- Vishwas S 4–1 Deepak Sankar
Alireza vs Devank remains the pivotal individual contest, while supporting players could influence match momentum.
What to Expect
Bengaluru Bulls aim to consolidate their playoff position with a balanced approach combining Alireza’s clutch raiding and Deepak Sankar’s defensive leadership. Bengal Warriorz, despite elimination, will seek to redeem their season through Devank’s extraordinary individual form and emerging raiders Vishwas and Himanshu.
Expect a closely contested match where team cohesion and supporting cast contributions determine the outcome more than individual brilliance alone.
Match Details:
- Match: Bengaluru Bulls vs Bengal Warriorz – Match 104, PKL Season 12
- Date: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM IST
- Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi