{"id":2248,"date":"2025-10-15T17:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2248"},"modified":"2025-10-15T17:26:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:56:28","slug":"gujarat-giants-vs-tamil-thalaivas-pkl-12-match-87-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/gujarat-giants-vs-tamil-thalaivas-pkl-12-match-87-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 12 Match 87: Gujarat Giants vs Tamil Thalaivas \u2013 Prediction, Head-to-Head, Starting 7 &amp; Live Stream Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/category\/kabaddi-news\/pro-kabaddi-league\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"25\">Pro Kabaddi League Season 12<\/a><\/strong> has now entered its most crucial stage, and the race to the playoffs is getting more intense with every passing match. On <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-2025-match-schedule-time-table-format-venue-auction-watch-live\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"110\"><strong>Wednesday, 15th October 2025<\/strong>,<\/a> fans will witness another exciting clash as the <strong>Gujarat Giants<\/strong> lock horns with the <strong>Tamil Thalaivas<\/strong> in <strong>Match 87<\/strong> of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This game is part of the <strong>Triple Header Day<\/strong>, and it will be the <strong>third and final match<\/strong> of the evening, scheduled to begin at <strong>9:30 PM IST<\/strong> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/venue\/thyagaraj-indoor-stadium-delhi\/\" data-type=\"sp_venue\" data-id=\"31\"><strong>Thyagaraja Sports Complex, New Delhi<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Standings and Form: What&#8217;s at Stake?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams come into this game with everything to play for, especially with the league stage nearing its end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/tamil-thalaivas\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1703\">Tamil Thalaivas<\/a><\/strong> have had a <strong>mixed campaign so far<\/strong> and are currently placed <strong>7th<\/strong> on the PKL 12 points table. They have managed to win <strong>6 out of their 14 matches<\/strong> but are coming into this game on the back of <strong>two consecutive defeats<\/strong>. A win here would not only end their losing streak but also significantly improve their chances of <strong>qualifying for the playoffs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/gujarat-giants\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1698\">Gujarat Giants<\/a><\/strong> are in <strong>a critical situation<\/strong> at this stage of the tournament. Sitting in<a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/table\/pro-kabaddi-points-table-2025-pkl-12\/\" data-type=\"sp_table\" data-id=\"42\"> <strong>10th place<\/strong><\/a>, they cannot afford any more slip-ups. They did, however, register an impressive <strong>win over Patna Pirates<\/strong> just yesterday, which should give them some much-needed confidence. From here on, <strong>every game is a virtual knockout<\/strong> for Gujarat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gujarat Giants vs Tamil Thalaivas \u2013 Head-to-Head Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, both teams have shared an intense rivalry on the mat. Here&#8217;s how their past battles stack up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Matches Played<\/strong>: 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gujarat Giants Wins<\/strong>: 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tamil Thalaivas Wins<\/strong>: 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Draws<\/strong>: 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Gujarat have the upper hand historically, <strong>current form slightly tilts the balance towards Tamil Thalaivas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Players to Watch Out For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Himanshu Singh &amp; Mohammadreza Shadloui (Gujarat Giants)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gujarat&#8217;s recent win against Patna Pirates was powered by the incredible performance of <strong>Himanshu Singh<\/strong> and <strong>Shadloui<\/strong>. Their combination of fearless raiding and iron-clad defense turned the match around. These two will be the key players for Gujarat again, especially with players like <strong>Arjun Deshwal<\/strong> in the opposition raiding department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye on <strong>Rakesh<\/strong> as well \u2013 Gujarat\u2019s top raider, who has the ability to change the game in a single raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"> <strong>Nitesh Kumar (Tamil Thalaivas)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The current <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-2025-top-raider-defender-most-points-scoring-players\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1778\">No. 1 defender<\/a><\/strong> of PKL 12, <strong>Nitesh Kumar<\/strong>, has been the pillar of Tamil Thalaivas\u2019 defense. With the highest number of successful tackles this season, his form will be crucial in <strong>neutralizing Gujarat\u2019s attacking unit<\/strong>. If he manages to trap Rakesh early, it could be a big blow for Gujarat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Probable Starting 7s<\/h3>\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>Himanshu Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rakesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nitin Panwar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visvanth V<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rohit Nandal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tamil Thalaivas:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arjun Deshwal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narender Kandola<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sagar Rathee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aashish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nitesh Kumar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Himanshu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ronak<\/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\">Match Prediction: Who\u2019s Got the Edge?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a slightly weaker head-to-head record, <strong>Tamil Thalaivas look like the favourites<\/strong> in this encounter. Their overall performance this season has been more consistent compared to Gujarat. With a stronger defense, led by Nitesh Kumar, and a reliable raiding unit, Thalaivas will look to bounce back from their recent defeats and get back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Gujarat\u2019s recent win over Patna shows that they are <strong>not ready to give up<\/strong>. If Himanshu and Shadloui continue their red-hot form, they can absolutely pull off another upset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Prediction<\/strong>: Slight edge to <strong>Tamil Thalaivas<\/strong>, but expect a <strong>close, hard-fought battle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When &amp; Where to Watch Gujarat Giants vs Tamil Thalaivas Live?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kabaddi fans can catch all the action of <strong>PKL 12 Match 87<\/strong> live on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TV Broadcast<\/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>Online Streaming<\/strong>: JioHotstar App &amp; Website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Scores and Match Centre<\/strong>: Pro Kabaddi League\u2019s <strong>official website and mobile app<\/strong><\/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\">What to Expect from the Match?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>high-pressure game<\/strong>, with both teams battling for playoff survival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defensive brilliance<\/strong> from Nitesh Kumar and Shadloui.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exciting raiding duels between <strong>Himanshu vs Arjun Deshwal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tactical gameplay and do-or-die moments as the league stage nears its end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 enters its final stages, <strong>Match 87 between Gujarat Giants and Tamil Thalaivas<\/strong> could prove to be <strong>a season-defining encounter<\/strong> for both teams. The stakes are high, the players are charged, and fans can expect an absolute thriller in Delhi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So don\u2019t miss this crucial face-off \u2014 <strong>Wednesday, 15th October at 9:30 PM<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s time for <strong>Kabaddi ka Dhamaka!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PKL 12 Match 87: Gujarat Giants take on Tamil Thalaivas in a do-or-die clash! 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