PKL 2024: Patna Pirates full schedule, SWOT analysis, live streaming

Patna Pirates, the most successful team in Pro Kabaddi League history, will aim to regain their dominance in 2024 with the help of talented young stars like Sandeep, Ankit, and Sudhakar in their squad

The Pro Kabaddi League 2024 is set to commence on Thursday, October 18, in Hyderabad, marking the start of the race for the ultimate prize in the eleventh season of India’s second most-watched sport. The 12 participating teams finalised their squads for the new season after completing the retention and auction process earlier this year. But what does the team line-up look like, and what can fans expect from the players of their favourite teams? One such team is the most successful in the league’s history, Patna Pirates, and here is the SWOT analysis of the three-time champions.

 

Strengths
 

 

Patna Pirates' biggest strength in the upcoming season will be their balanced squad, particularly their experienced defence. The team has retained Ankit and acquired the services of Shubham Shinde through the auction, who will anchor the defence. Additionally, the Pirates have brought back Korean Jang Kun Lee, which makes for a balanced side in PKL 2024.

 

Weaknesses
 

While the defence looks solid, Patna Pirates' raiding department lacks depth and experience after losing their skipper from last season, Sachin Tanwar, during the auction. Sandeep and Sudhakar will lead the raiding unit, along with Meetu Sharma. All three players have proven to be match-winners, but their consistency has always been an issue. If they fail to deliver, the team will not have much to fall back on in terms of experience.

 

Opportunities
 

Following their tried and trusted pattern, the Pirates will once again have a young squad taking the mat. What history confirms about the three-time champions is that they are more inclined to nurture stars than buy them. With many places up for grabs in the upcoming season, we can expect some new and exciting talents to rise.

 

Threats
 

A significant threat for the Pirates this season could be their over-reliance on a few key players. If teams manage to neutralise Ankit, Shubham, and Meetu, the Pirates could find themselves in trouble, especially given the relative inexperience of some of their other players.

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Patna Pirates Full Squad
 

Ankit, Sandeep Kumar, Manish, Abinand Subhash, Kunal Mehta, Sudhakar M, Shubham Shinde, Ayan, Sahil Patil, Deepak, Navdeep, Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Jang Kun Lee, Gurdeep, Thiyagarajan Yuvraj, Deepak Rajender Singh, Prashant Kumar Rathi, Meetu Sharma, Devank, Sagar, Aman, Pravinder, Babu Murugasan

 

Patna Pirates Schedule
 

Patna Pirates Schedule
Date	Day	Opponent	Venue	Start Time
21-Oct	Monday	Puneri Paltan	Hyderabad	20:00
25-Oct	Friday	Tamil Thalaivas	Hyderabad	21:00
28-Oct	Monday	Telugu Titans	Hyderabad	20:00
31-Oct	Thursday	Dabang Delhi K.C.	Hyderabad	21:00
02-Nov	Saturday	U.P. Yoddhas	Hyderabad	20:00
06-Nov	Wednesday	U Mumba	Hyderabad	21:00
08-Nov	Friday	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Hyderabad	20:00
11-Nov	Monday	Gujarat Giants	Noida	21:00
13-Nov	Wednesday	Haryana Steelers	Noida	21:00
15-Nov	Friday	Bengal Warriors	Noida	20:00
19-Nov	Tuesday	Bengaluru Bulls	Noida	21:00
24-Nov	Sunday	U.P. Yoddhas	Noida	20:00
26-Nov	Tuesday	Dabang Delhi K.C.	Noida	21:00
30-Nov	Saturday	Bengaluru Bulls	Noida	20:00
01-Dec	Sunday	Bengal Warriors	Noida	21:00
06-Dec	Friday	Haryana Steelers	Balewadi	21:00
08-Dec	Sunday	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Balewadi	20:00
13-Dec	Friday	Tamil Thalaivas	Balewadi	20:00
16-Dec	Monday	Puneri Paltan	Balewadi	21:00
18-Dec	Wednesday	Telugu Titans	Balewadi	20:00
19-Dec	Thursday	U Mumba	Balewadi	21:00
21-Dec	Saturday	Gujarat Giants	Balewadi	20:00

Patna Pirates PKL 2024, Live Streaming and Telecast Details

When will Patna Pirates start their campaign in PKL 2024?
 

Patna Pirates will start their PKL 2024 campaign against Puneri Paltan on Monday, October 21.

 

What time will the Patna Pirates vs Puneri Paltan match on October 21 begin?
 

The match between Patna Pirates and Puneri Paltan on October 21 will start at 8 PM IST.

 

Where to watch the live telecast of Patna Pirates’ matches in PKL 2024?
 

The live telecast of all Patna Pirates’ matches in PKL 2024 will be available on Star Sports networks in India.

 

Where to watch the live streaming of Patna Pirates’ matches in PKL 2024?
 

The live streaming of all Patna Pirates’ matches in PKL 2024 will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.