PKL Final Analysis: Jaipur Pink Panthers 33-29 Puneri Paltan: Defence gives Jaipur nervy win

After 132 gruelling league stage games, two exhilarating eliminators and two blockbuster semi-finals, it all boils down to the final of vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 9 on Saturday between Jaipur Pink Panthers and Puneri Paltan at the Dome, NSCI SVP Stadium in Mumbai. SCORE - JAIPUR 7-7 PUNE TALKING POINT: Puneri Paltan holds Jaipur Pink Panthers to a slow start Jaipur Pink Panthers, ever since they’ve discovered all-round form, have liked getting off to a flying start. TALKING POINT: Pune without star duo Aslam and Mohit Puneri Paltan will take on Jaipur Pink Panthers without two of their best raiders Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat. Here’s a look at the starting seven for both teams: Jaipur Pink Panthers: Sahul Kumar, Abhhishek KS, Sunil Kumar, Rahul Chaudhari, Arjun Deshwal, Reza Mirbagheri, Ankush Puneri Paltan: Fazel Atrachali, Mohammad Nabibaksh, Gaurav Khatri, Sanket Sawant, Abhinesh Nadarajan, Pankaj Mohite, Akash Shinde Follow the LIVE coverage of the match here: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan, Final Live, Pro Kabaddi 2022: Lineups out as Aslam, Mohit miss final STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES: Puneri Paltan Bench strength is the best in the league - have multiple raiding options Defence is yet to be its fully lethal self. Nabibakhsh - the playoffs trump card Young team which is quick on its feet Fazel Atrachali’s experience Puneri Paltan will face a stiff challenge in its maiden title bid STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES: Jaipur Pink Panthers Finished on top of the table Team firing on all cylinders League’s top raider and top defender belong to Jaipur Just inflicted a heavy loss on Bengaluru Bulls to make the final Look primed to win their second title; Rahul Chaudhari searching for his first ever PKL title While we’re waiting for the big final, here are some stories you can check out.