In the 55th match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2023-24, scheduled for January 3 in Noida, UP Yoddhas will face Puneri Paltan. The Yoddhas, coming off two consecutive defeats, have won only three of their ten games, experiencing six losses and a tied result.
On the contrary, Puneri Paltan is enjoying an outstanding season with seven victories in eight games, suffering only one defeat. Their recent form is particularly impressive, securing five consecutive wins and holding the top position on the points table.

The upcoming clash poses an intriguing challenge for the UP Yoddhas to overcome the formidable Puneri Paltan, currently the team to beat in the league.
In the Pro Kabaddi history, UP Yoddhas and Puneri Paltan have met 10 times. UP Yoddhas have emerged victorious in six encounters, while Puneri Paltan has won the remaining four matchups.
As UP Yoddhas aim to expand their lead in the head-to-head record, the challenge intensifies due to Puneri Paltan's impressive form this season. The upcoming match on Wednesday presents a formidable test for UP Yoddhas against the in-form Puneri Paltan, promising an intriguing battle between the two teams.
Matches Played: 10
UP Yoddhas Wins: 6
Puneri Paltan Wins: 4
No Result: 0
Pardeep Narwal (c), Ashu Singh, Gurdeep, Anil Kumar, Vijay Malik, Nitesh Kumar, Sumit
Aslam Mustafa (c), Abinesh Nadarajan, Sanket Sawant, Pankaj Mohite, Mohit Goyat, Gaurav Khatri, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh
Defenders: Sumit, Abinesh Nadarajan, Sanket Sawant
All-Rounders: Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, Aslam Inamdar
Raiders: Pardeep Narwal, Mohit Goyat
Captain: Pardeep Narwal
Vice-Captain: Mohit Goyat
The UP Yoddhas vs Puneri Paltan PKL 2023-24 match will start at 9:00 PM IST, on Wednesday, January 3.
The PKL 2023-24 matches will be telecasted on Star Sports Network and live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.