High on confidence after a dominating performance against Punjab Royals, Bengaluru Yodhas will look end their final round-robin match against Dilli Veer with a win in the Pro Wrestling League here tomorrow.
The Yodhas have already booked a spot in the semi-finals of the inaugural edition of the League after Dilli Veer's loss to Mumbai Garuda yesterday.
Having defeated Punjab Royals 5-2 in their previous tie, Yodhas will be keen to carry on the momentum and exhibit the ruthlessness that brought them success.
"On Sunday night, we fought hard. We knew that we had to win and every wrestler on the team stepped up and took responsibility. Everyone is in a positive frame of mind after that result and I am confident that we will put up another strong display against Dilli Veer," said Bengaluru coach Kuldeep Malik.
Bengaluru's icon player and captain Narsingh Yadav's form has been brilliant. He has not lost a single bout so far and the 26-year-old is confident of continuing in the same vein. in Men's 74kg category.
"My performance in this competition has been very encouraging and has helped boost my confidence. I have wrestled against some of the top domestic contenders in the 74kg category and also against a seasoned foreign wrestler. I believe that I can continue this run and drive my team towards victory," Narsingh, who bagged a bronze medal at the World Championship in Las Vegas, said.
However, Narsingh warned the Yodhas against any complacency on the eve of the match.
"Yes, they (Dilli Veer) have not had the best of tournaments. However, they are still a dangerous team. They have wrestlers in their ranks who can hurt us and we need to be on our guard against them," he said.
Dilli Veer are yet to win a single match, having lost all four of their ties to be languishing at the bottom of the table. Come tomorrow, they would look to play for pride.
The icon player of Veer, Vinesh Phogat, however, has had a successful tournament personally, having posted four wins in as many bouts in Women's 48kg.
She will be up against 2013 World Championship bronze medallist Alyssa Lampe in what promises to be an entertaining clash tomorrow.
Vinesh would have to motivate her teammates to come good on the mat and salvage some pride.
