Match 53 of PKL 12 features two teams on opposite trajectories as UP Yoddhas face bottom-placed Gujarat Giants. The Yoddhas look to extend their momentum with Gagan Gowda leading the league charts, while the Giants chase much-needed wins, with captain Shadloui making an impact as a raider instead of his usual defensive role.
Read The Betting Professionals’ expert analysis for the 53rd match of PKL 2025 between UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants, including best kabaddi betting sites and predictions.
UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants (UP vs GUJ) 53rd Match Details, PKL 2025
Series | Pro Kabaddi League 2025 |
Series Match No | 53rd Match |
Match Date | 29th September 2025 |
Match Time | `08:00 PM IST |
Venue | SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai |
UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants (UP vs GUJ) 53rd Match Preview - PKL 2025
UP Yoddhas (UP)
UP Yoddhas have had a roller-coaster season in PKL 12. After a promising start, they endured a mid-season slump with four consecutive defeats but have bounced back with a dominant win over Tamil Thalaivas and a tie-breaker victory against Bengaluru Bulls. Sitting 7th, they remain in playoff contention, relying on the twin pillars of Gagan Gowda’s raiding brilliance and Sumit’s defensive leadership. Their defence has been pivotal, averaging 10 tackle points per match at a 41% success rate, with clear differences between wins (12.7 points at 51% SR) and losses (7.2 points at 30% SR). Sumit has been the cornerstone, registering 29 tackle points at 62% SR with 3 High 5s, while Ashu Singh’s emergence as a reliable support (21 points at 66% SR) has strengthened the unit. Recent performances indicate the Yoddhas’ defence is finding its rhythm, making them a formidable side when both raiding and tackling click.
Gujarat Giants (GUJ)
Gujarat Giants’ PKL 12 campaign has been a season of frustration. With seven defeats in eight matches, including two tie-breaker losses, they sit anchored at the bottom of the table. Narrow losses and competitive performances highlight their potential, but an inability to close out games has been costly. Their lone win against Tamil Thalaivas showed what they can achieve when all departments click, yet consistency remains elusive. The Giants struggle on both fronts: they average the lowest raid points per game (17.0) with a 39% success rate, the only team below 40%, while support raiders contribute minimally. Rakesh shoulders most of the raiding burden with 53 points and both Super 10s, while Himanshu Singh, Parteek Dahiya, Aryavardhan Navale, and Shridhar Kadam average under 5 points per match. Defensively, only Nitin Panwar stands out with 17 tackle points at 57% SR and four super tackles. Occasional flashes of brilliance, like Lucky Sharma’s 5 points at 100% SR vs Bengaluru Bulls, offer hope, but the lack of coordination prevents the Giants from producing consistent performances.
UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants (UP vs GUJ) Head to Head
In 13 encounters between UP Yoddhas and Gujarat Giants, the Yoddhas have won 4 matches, the Giants have claimed 7 victories, and 2 matches have ended in a tie.
UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants (UP vs GUJ) 53rd Match Probable Starting 7s - PKL 2025
UP Yoddhas (UP)
Right Corner – Hitesh
Right In – Bhavani Rajput
Right Cover – Ashu Singh
Centre – Shivam Chaudhary
Left Cover – Mahender Singh
Left In – Gagan Gowda
Left Corner – Sumit (C)
Gujarat Giants (GUJ)
Right Corner – Lucky Sharma
Right In – Parteek Dahiya
Right Cover – Nitin Panwar
Centre – Rakesh
Left Cover – Shubham Kumar
Left In – Visvanth V
Left Corner – Mohammadreza Shadloui (C)
UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants (UP vs GUJ) Betting Odds
In the table below, check out the latest betting odds for the PKL 2025 53rd match between UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants, set to take place in Chennai.
Match Result | Odds on 1xBet |
UP Yoddhas will win the match | 1.75 |
Gujarat Giants will win the match | 2.45 |
Match will be drawn | 10.00 |
UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants (UP vs GUJ) Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Top Tip 1 – Over 68.5 Total Points @ 2.05 - Both teams are good at raiding, expect 68.5 points easily to be crossed.
Top Tip 2 – Total Super Raids over 0.5 @ 1.57 - Both teams are good at raiding. It’s highly likely to happen.
Top Tip 3 – Total Super Tackles under 1.5 @ 2.07
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