IPL teams and the Pro Kabaddi teams that match them by character

7. Sunrisers Hyderabad – Bengal Warriors:

The Bengal Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad are definitely closely related for the fact that they have been the dark horses of their respective tournaments so far. Their performances have been highly unpredictable. The Sunrisers surprised everyone when they emerged as the IPL champions this season.

The Bengal Warriors, too, were the surprise element in the 3rd season held earlier this year. With 9 wins in 14 matches, they ended up at the 4th spot. However, their experience in the first two seasons wasn’t fruitful. They finished at 7th and 6th spot respectively. SRH also have had similar fortunes, finishing at the 6th spot in the 2014 and 2015 editions.

The striking similarity between the two sides is their dependence on overseas brilliance. Aussie opener David Warner almost singlehandedly won most of the matches for Sunrisers this year and ended up as the second-leading run-getter of the season. Warriors, too, have a heavy reliance on their Korean import Jang Kun Lee, who has been one of the leading raiders of the tournament. With 527 raids to his name, Lee has been a storming force for the Warriors.