In Match 88 of PKL 12, two teams with contrasting form clash as the resurgent Bengaluru Bulls host the struggling Patna Pirates. The Bulls come in on a three-match winning streak, while the Pirates are reeling from three consecutive defeats. The contest promises a battle of skill and strategy, with Alireza Mirzaian’s consistent performances going up against Ayan’s brilliance, and Deepak Sankar’s defensive mastery testing Patna’s vulnerable defensive unit.
Read The Betting Professionals’ expert analysis for the 88th match of PKL 2025 between Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates, including top kabaddi betting sites and predictions.
Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates (BEN vs PAT) 88th Match Details, PKL 2025
Series | Pro Kabaddi League 2025 |
Series Match No | 88th Match |
Match Date | 16th October 2025 |
Match Time | `07:30 PM IST |
Venue | Thyagraj Sports Complex, New Delhi |
Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates (BEN vs PAT) 88th Match Preview - PKL 2025
Bengaluru Bulls Preview
Bengaluru Bulls are in red-hot form, winning three consecutive matches, including an 11-point triumph over Bengal Warriorz, and have climbed to 4th place with playoffs in sight. Alireza Mirzaian has been the star, scoring 16 raid points at 73% success rate in the last game and tallying 126 raid points in 14 matches with 8 Super 10s. He dominates Do-or-Die situations with 23 points at 68% SR and consistently performs across all match intervals. Support raiders Aashish Malik and Ganesha Hanamantagol contributed 5 points each against Bengal Warriorz, though Bengaluru’s overall attack remains a concern, averaging just 19.4 raid points per match, the third-lowest in the league.
Patna Pirates Preview
Patna Pirates have struggled all season, sitting at the bottom of the table with just 3 wins from 13 games and losing their last three matches, making playoff qualification unlikely. Their defence has been a major concern, averaging the lowest tackle points in PKL 12 at 8.4 per match with a 34% success rate. Corner defenders Ankit and Navdeep have shouldered most of the burden, contributing over 50% of the team’s tackle points, with 66 points from 146 tackles at 45% SR and 3 High 5s, while cover defenders have largely underperformed. Navdeep, in particular, has hit form recently, maintaining over 50% tackle success in his last seven matches and averaging 3.6 tackle points per game.
Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates (BEN vs PAT) Head to Head
In 26 encounters between the two sides, Patna Pirates hold the upper hand with 14 wins, while Bengaluru Bulls have won 8 matches, and 4 contests have ended in a tie.
Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates (BEN vs PAT) 88th Match Probable Starting 7s - PKL 2025
Bengaluru Bulls (BEN)
Yogesh (C), Aashish Malik, Sanjay, Akash Shinde, Satyappa Matti, Alireza Mirzaian, Deepak Sankar
Patna Pirates (PAT)
Navdeep, Ankit Kumar, Deepak Singh, Mandeep Kumar, Balaji D, Ayan, Ankit (C)
Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates (BEN vs PAT) Betting Odds
In the table below, check out the latest betting odds for the PKL 2025 88th match between Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates, set to take place in Delhi.
Match Result | Odds on Vavada |
Bengaluru Bulls will win the match | 1.54 |
Patna Pirates will win the match | 2.80 |
Match will be drawn | 11.00 |
Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates (BEN vs PAT) Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Match Outcome: Bengaluru Bulls to win.
Top Raider: Alireza Mirzaian (Bengaluru Bulls).
Top Defender: Ankit (Patna Pirates).
Total Match Points: Over 60.
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