After a productive stint in Chennai that saw the Gujarat Giants get back to their winning ways over both the U.P. Yoddhas and the Tamil Thalaivas, the Giants have been propelled up the points table. Now, we are gearing up for a showdown against the Bengal Warriors in Noida on December 31st. Currently positioned third on the leaderboard following our triumphs in Chennai, we're facing off against the Warriors, who currently sit at sixth place.
In our recent match against the Tamil Thalaivas, we emerged victorious with a score of 33-30. The standout star was Parteek Dahiya, who displayed his finest form yet. Rakesh also showcased remarkable skill, particularly in the Chennai leg, scoring an impressive 14 points against the UP Yoddhas and continuing to contribute in the game against the Thalaivas. The hope within our camp is to maintain this winning momentum and bid farewell to the year on a high note.
However, our opponents, the Bengal Warriors, have been facing a rough patch, losing three out of their last four games. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of Dabang Delhi, and they are eager to turn things around. While they had a strong start to the tournament with two wins in their first three games, their form has faltered since. Yet, we remain cautious not to underestimate them.
Examining our past encounters, we have clashed with the Bengal Warriors a total of nine times in the Pro Kabaddi League. They hold a slight advantage with four victories, while we have secured three wins. We are riding high on momentum and are determined to present them with a formidable challenge this time around.