{"id":2009,"date":"2025-09-28T22:53:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2009"},"modified":"2025-09-28T22:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:23:07","slug":"pkl-2025-match-53-preview-up-yoddhas-vs-gujarat-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-2025-match-53-preview-up-yoddhas-vs-gujarat-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 2025 Match 53 Preview: UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants \u2013 Head to Head, Starting 7, Prediction &#038; Live Stream"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-2025-match-schedule-time-table-format-venue-auction-watch-live\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"110\">Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)<\/a><\/strong> Season 12 is set to bring the heat to Chennai as the <strong>third leg<\/strong> of the tournament kicks off at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/venue\/sdat-multi-purpose-indoor-stadium-chennai\/\" data-type=\"sp_venue\" data-id=\"37\">SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium<\/a><\/strong> on <strong>Monday, September 29, 2025<\/strong>. The opening clash of the Chennai leg \u2014 <strong>Match 53<\/strong> \u2014 will see <strong>UP Yoddhas<\/strong> face off against the struggling <strong>Gujarat Giants<\/strong> at <strong>8:00 PM IST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With both teams eyeing momentum early in the leg, this contest promises intensity, pressure, and key individual battles that could define the course of their season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Form &amp; Position of Both Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After two thrilling legs, the PKL 2025 caravan rolls into Chennai \u2014 a city known for its passionate kabaddi fans. The leg opens with a critical match for both teams in contrasting situations: one looking to climb the table, the other desperate to break a losing streak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UP Yoddhas \u2013 Building Momentum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/up-yoddhas\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1706\">UP Yoddhas<\/a><\/strong> come into this match with confidence after securing a <strong>tie-breaker win over Bengaluru Bulls<\/strong>, their <strong>second consecutive victory<\/strong>. With <strong>4 wins in 8 games<\/strong>, the Yoddhas currently sit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/table\/pro-kabaddi-points-table-2025-pkl-12\/\" data-type=\"sp_table\" data-id=\"42\">7th on the points table<\/a><\/strong> and appear to be finding rhythm at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by the rock-solid <strong>Sumit Sangwan<\/strong> in defense, their recent performances have shown better team coordination and tactical maturity. A win in Chennai could firmly place them in the playoff conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gujarat Giants \u2013 Searching for Answers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/gujarat-giants\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1698\">Gujarat Giants<\/a><\/strong>, it has been a season to forget so far. With <strong>just 1 win in 8 matches<\/strong> and a <strong>five-match losing streak<\/strong>, they are <strong>bottom of the table<\/strong> and struggling on both ends of the mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their inconsistency and decision-making \u2014 including benching their star player and captain <strong>Mohammadreza Shadloui<\/strong> in the last game \u2014 have raised more questions than answers. However, if there\u2019s a place to reset and start fresh, it\u2019s a new leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants <strong>Head-to-Head Record<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Matches Played<\/th><th>UP Yoddhas Wins<\/th><th>Gujarat Giants Wins<\/th><th>Draws<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>13<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Giants have the better overall record, the <strong>Yoddhas have won the last two encounters<\/strong>, which gives them a mental edge coming into this clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Players to Watch Out For<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>UP Yoddhas \u2013 Sumit Sangwan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yoddhas&#8217; captain and defensive lynchpin, <strong>Sumit Sangwan<\/strong>, has been in top form this season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>29 tackle points in 8 matches<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4 High 5s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nearly 60% tackle success rate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3.63 average tackles per game (3rd best in PKL 12)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>His leadership at the back will be crucial in keeping Gujarat&#8217;s raiders in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Gujarat Giants \u2013 Mohammadreza Shadloui<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a turbulent season, Shadloui remains Gujarat\u2019s biggest hope. The all-rounder has contributed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>12 raid points<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9 tackle points<\/strong> from 8 games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After being surprisingly left out of the starting 7 in the last match, Shadloui came in during the second half and <strong>scored 6 points as a raider<\/strong>, nearly turning the game around. His role against UP Yoddhas could be a game-changer \u2014 whether in defense, attack, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Probable Starting 7<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>UP Yoddhas:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sumit Sangwan (C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gagan Gowda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mahender Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shivam Chaudhary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ashu Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bhavani Rajput<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hitesh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Gujarat Giants:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mohammadreza Shadloui<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucky Sharma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aryavardhan Navale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rakesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nitin Panwar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shubham Kumar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rohit Nandal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants <strong>Match Prediction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On paper and current form, <strong>UP Yoddhas<\/strong> are <strong>clear favorites<\/strong>. They are in form, have won their last two matches, and are showing a balanced approach in both attack and defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, are under immense pressure and <strong>have lost five games in a row<\/strong>. Unless they make a strong tactical shift and get more out of their senior players, it\u2019s hard to see them turning things around in this fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong><br><strong>UP Yoddhas to win by a comfortable margin<\/strong><br>Player of the Match Prediction: <strong>Sumit Sangwan<\/strong> or <strong>Shadloui<\/strong> (if used wisely)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Watch \u2013 Live Streaming &amp; Telecast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Match:<\/strong> UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants \u2013 Match 53, PKL 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Monday, September 29, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:00 PM IST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Telecast:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/watch-pro-kabaddi-live-on-mobile-and-tv-channels-app\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1680\">Star Sports Network<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Streaming:<\/strong> JioHotstar Website &amp; App<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Scores &amp; Updates:<\/strong> Pro Kabaddi official website or PKL mobile app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PKL 2025 Match 53: UP Yoddhas take on Gujarat Giants in Chennai. 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