In Match 107 of PKL Season 12, sixth-placed U Mumba host eleventh-placed UP Yoddhas at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi. U Mumba’s raiding partnership of Ajit Chouhan and Sandeep aims to secure a crucial top-four playoff spot, while UP Yoddhas, struggling with poor form, face near-certain elimination. The Yoddhas’ raiding unit, led by Gagan Gowda, has underperformed recently, leaving them vulnerable against a surging U Mumba defence.
Probable Starting Lineups
UP Yoddhas
- Right Corner: Hitesh
- Right In: Surender Gill
- Right Cover: Ashu Singh
- Centre: Guman Singh
- Left Cover: Mahender Singh
- Left In: Gagan Gowda
- Left Corner: Jayesh Mahajan
U Mumba
- Right Corner: Rinku
- Right In: A Zafardanesh
- Right Cover: Sunil Kumar (C)
- Centre: Sandeep
- Left Cover: Parvesh Bhainswal
- Left In: Ajit Chouhan
- Left Corner: Vijay Kumar
Headlines
- U Mumba’s raiding duo Ajit and Sandeep challenge Yoddhas’ fading attacks
- Ajit Chouhan nears 100 raid points in PKL 12
- UP Yoddhas’ defence struggles to contain raiders
- U Mumba’s defence peaks at the right moment
- U Mumba needs a win to secure a top-four finish
- UP Yoddhas’ sole recent victory against U Mumba came in M#82
Key Match Stories
U Mumba’s Raiding Duo vs Yoddhas’ Attack
Despite a modest season, U Mumba’s raiding unit has delivered consistently late in PKL 12. They rank second-lowest in raid success rate (45%) and average 19.6 raid points per match.
Ajit Chouhan’s Performance:
- Excels against 6–7 defenders (79 points, 81% SR)
- Struggles against 4–5 defenders (7 points, 18% SR)
- Stronger in first half (59 points at 69% SR) than second half (36 points at 53% SR)
- Super 10 in last match: 14 points from 18 raids
Sandeep’s Campaign:
- 114 points in 15 matches (7.6 avg)
- 5 Super 10s this season
- Struggles in 2–3 defender situations (36 points, 36% SR)
- Early match dominance drops to 42% SR in final quarter
Support raiders A Zafardanesh and Anil have been inconsistent, while Sathish Kannan has shown glimpses of potential.
UP Yoddhas’ Decline
The Yoddhas’ raiding trio of Gagan Gowda, Guman Singh, and Bhavani Rajput has struggled recently:
Gagan Gowda:
- Early season: 14.1 raids, 10 points/match at 71% SR
- Recent 7 matches: 7.4 raids, 4.3 points/match at 58% SR
Guman Singh:
- Improved in last 7 matches: 56 points at 58% SR, 8 points/match, 2 Super 10s
UP Yoddhas’ defence is the main weakness, averaging only 7.2 tackle points in losses at 29% success rate. They are particularly poor in super tackle scenarios (16% SR, lowest in PKL 12). Hitesh is the sole consistently performing defender.
U Mumba’s Defence Peaks
U Mumba’s defence has found form at the crucial stage of the season:
- 201 tackle points in 17 matches, 11.8 avg, 45% SR
- Five consecutive matches with >10 tackle points
- Strong in super tackle situations: 46 points, 78% SR
Key defenders:
- Sunil Kumar: 49 tackle points, 54% SR, 4 High 5s, 59 assists
- Rinku: Vital in containing Yoddhas’ raiding threats
Key Player Battles:
- UP Yoddhas’ raiders vs U Mumba defenders: Guman Singh vs Sunil Kumar/Parvesh/Rinku
- U Mumba raiders vs UP Yoddhas defenders: Ajit/Sandeep vs Ashu Singh/Sumit
Match Outlook
Expect a tactical mismatch in momentum. U Mumba’s peaking defence and raiding partnership are likely to dominate UP Yoddhas’ struggling attack. Sunil Kumar’s defensive mastery against Gagan Gowda, combined with the Mumba raiders’ form, should prove decisive. Guman Singh’s recent rise offers Yoddhas a minor threat, but it is unlikely to overturn U Mumba’s superiority.
Match Details:
- Match: UP Yoddhas vs U Mumba – Match 107, PKL Season 12
- Date: Thursday, 23rd October 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM IST
- Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi