Category: Pro Kabaddi League

by Abhishek Shukla

Bengal Warriorz Aim for PKL Playoffs Return After Four-Season Drought

Kolkata: The Bengal Warriorz, champions of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 7, are determined to break their four-season playoff drought as they gear up for PKL Season 12. After finishing a disappointing 10th in the previous edition with just five wins in 22 matches, the franchise has undergone significant changes in coaching and squad composition in a bid to revive their fortunes.

Coaching Overhaul

The Warriorz parted ways with former head coach Prashant Surve following their underwhelming performance in Season 11. Stepping into the role is Naveen Kumar, who will lead the team as the new head coach, with Praveen Malik serving as his assistant. The new coaching duo will be tasked with turning around the team’s fortunes and guiding them back to the playoffs.

Revamped Squad with Raiding Firepower

The Bengal Warriorz were one of the most active teams at the PKL Season 12 Player Auction, making strategic moves to strengthen their squad. Their biggest acquisition was Devank Dalal, the breakout raider from Season 11, who was signed for a staggering INR 2.205 crore. Devank’s explosive raiding ability—301 raid points in 25 matches last season—makes him the centerpiece of the Warriorz attack.

Adding to their raiding arsenal, the franchise brought back fan-favorite Jang Kun Lee, known for his iconic “Scorpion Kick,” and secured the services of Himanshu at the auction. Other raiders in the squad include Omid Khojasteh Mohammadshah (Iran), Sushil Kambrekar, Vishwas S, Manprit, Punit Kumar, and Rachit Kumar, giving the team multiple attacking options.

Defensive Concerns Loom Large

Despite their strong raiding unit, the Warriorz face questions over their defensive stability. While they retained key defenders Nitesh Kumar and Mayur Jagannath Kadam using the Final Bid Match (FBM) option, the rest of their defensive lineup appears inexperienced on paper. Young talents like Yash Malik, Manjeet, Deep Kumar, and Ankit will need to step up to support the seasoned duo.

Another area of concern is the lack of depth in the all-rounder department, with only Shivansh Thakur and Moolchandra Singh available in that role. This could leave the team vulnerable in high-pressure situations where versatility is crucial.

Opportunities for Young Stars

Season 12 presents a golden opportunity for emerging talents to shine. Sushil Kambrekar, who showed promise before an injury cut short his previous campaign, will be eager to make a strong comeback. Meanwhile, young defenders like Parteek, Ashish, and Sandeep will look to make their mark alongside established stars Nitesh and Mayur.

Potential Threats

The Warriorz’ heavy reliance on Devank Dalal for raiding points could be a double-edged sword. An injury or dip in form for their star raider could derail their campaign. Additionally, the lack of experienced defenders and all-rounders may prove costly in tight matches.

Final Outlook

With a revamped raiding unit and fresh coaching leadership, the Bengal Warriorz have the potential to challenge for a playoff spot. However, their defensive frailties and lack of all-rounders remain significant hurdles. If their young defenders rise to the occasion and Devank maintains his stellar form, the Warriorz could finally end their playoff drought in PKL Season 12.

Haryana Steelers emerged as the Champions of PKL Season 11
by Abhishek Shukla

Haryana Steelers Win Their First Ever PKL Title After Big Victory Over Patna Pirates in Epic Final

Pune, 29 December, 2024: The Haryana Steelers, who finished top of the table in the league stage during PKL Season 11, produced an outstanding display on the mat on Sunday evening, as they went onto clinch their maiden PKL crown, after they defeated the Patna Pirates, at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune. With the Show Stopper Shadloui in full flow, the Haryana Steelers won the final with a scoreline of 32-23. For the Haryana Steelers, the champions, Shivam Patare scored 9 points, Mohammadreza Shadloui bagged 7 and Vinay added 6 more to the cause. The champions were awarded INR 3 crore whilst the runners-up Patna Pirates bagged INR 1.8 Crore. 

LIVE MATCH

It was an electric start to the big evening, with the Haryana Steelers picking up the first few points, and the lead in the early exchanges. Devank and Ankit were fighting away for the Patna Pirates, but it was the Haryana Steelers, who were dictating terms and controlling the tempo, with Shivam Patare and Mohammadreza Shadloui doing the heavy lifting. 

The Haryana Steelers’ defence, led by Jaideep and Rahul Sethpal, were showing exactly why they are considered to be one of the best units in the competition, as they made scoring extremely tough for the Patna Pirates. However, as the half progressed, Gurdeep and Sudhakar brought the Patna Pirates back to within touching distance of their opponents. 

Devank and Ayan then levelled things up, before Shivam Patare and Vinay, put the Haryana Steelers in the box seat, after which the Season 10 runners-up continued to build on further. At the half-time break, the Haryana Steelers led 15-12. 

The second half started off slower than the first, with the Patna Pirates picking up the first points through Sudhakar. The Haryana Steelers had done well to keep Devank and Ayan quiet so far, but the three-time champions were fighting back. 

However, the Show Stopper Shadloui was scoring crucial points, as was Jaideep, which kept the Haryana Steelers in the hunt for their first title in the history of the PKL. Close to the half-hour mark, the Haryana Steelers had a three-point lead, which had the game on a knife-edge. 

After that, the Haryana Steelers started to turn the screws on their opponents, landing the first ALL OUT of the game. The Show Stopper Shadloui was in his elements, as the Haryana Steelers stormed into a 9-point lead. In the final minutes, the Haryana Steelers managed the game and the clock brilliantly, and slammed the door shut on any hopes of a comeback. 

At the end of the forty minutes, the Haryana Steelers walked off the mat with the win, which gave them their first ever PKL title. 

Tournament Awards

HPCL Gen6 Raid of Season 11: Manjeet (Telugu Titans)
Shriram Finance Tackle of Season 11: Ankit (Patna Pirates)
Best Raider of Season 11: Devank Dalal (Patna Pirates)
Best Defender of Season 11: Nitesh Kumar (Tamil Thalaivas)
Mashal Sports New Young Player of Season 11: Ayan Lohchab (Patna Pirates)
Most Valuable Player of Season 11: Mohammadreza Shadloui (Haryana Steelers)
Mother Dairy Super Coach of Season 11: Manpreet Singh (Haryana Steelers) 

by Abhishek Shukla

PKL Melbourne Raid Lights Up John Cain Arena as Pro Kabaddi All Stars triumph over Aussie Raiders

Melbourne, December 28, 2024: The John Cain Arena played host to a historic PKL Melbourne Raid, featuring a spectacular double-header that showcased kabaddi’s finest talent from the PKL as well as from Australia. The evening witnessed two contrasting matches: a nail-biting encounter between the PKL All Star Masters and PKL Mavericks that ended in a thrilling 41-39 victory for the Mavericks. Meanwhile, the showpiece international clash between the Pro Kabaddi All Stars and the host nation’s Aussie Raiders saw the All Stars emerge victorious with a commanding 46-28 scoreline.

The PKL Melbourne Raid’s opening match began with strong defensive displays before Saurabh Nandal’s Super Raid gave the PKL All Star Masters an early lead. However, the PKL Mavericks responded with an ALL OUT, powered by two-point raids from Ajay Thakur and Pardeep Narwal. Despite this, the momentum shifted when Maninder Singh’s Super Raid inflicted an ALL OUT on the Mavericks, giving the Masters a 22-19 lead at half-time.

The second half saw Pardeep Narwal showcase his prowess with a Super Raid, helping the Mavericks close the gap. Though the Masters briefly regained the lead through Jai Bhagwan’s Super Raid, Pardeep Narwal’s Super 10 performance proved decisive. Despite late drama threatening to swing the match, the Mavericks held on to secure a thrilling 41-39 victory, keeping the fans at the John Cain Arena on the edge of their seats.

In the second match, it took the Pro Kabaddi All Stars just three and a half minutes to inflict an ALL OUT on the Aussie Raiders, but Benny Gowers tackled Pardeep Narwal, getting the Australian team to four points on the board. The fifth point for the Aussie Raiders was won by Brett Deledio, with a running hand touch on Saurabh Nandal. By then, the score read 9-24 at the end of the first half.

In a bid to get their match back on track, the Aussie Raiders inflicted an ALL OUT on the Pro Kabaddi All Stars after Heppel managed to get touches on Jeeva Kumar and Anup Kumar. This move reduced the deficit to 12 points.

Soon after, Maninder Singh and Sukesh Hegde contributed crucial points, whilst Rakesh Kumar and Ran Singh provided solid defensive support, helping the Pro Kabaddi All Stars maintain control throughout most of the match. Despite some impressive moments from the Aussies, including a successful ALL OUT led by Heppel and Billy Gowers’ heroic struggle against Ran Singh, the home team’s lack of experience showed in crucial moments.

The Pro Kabaddi All Stars’ superior tactical awareness and raid efficiency ultimately proved decisive as they closed out a commanding 46-28 victory at John Cain Arena, with the final raid seeing Joshua Kennedy brought down on the left flank as the Pro Kabaddi All Stars went on to win by 17 points.

*Please find below the final score of the PKL Melbourne Raid below:
Match 1: PKL ALL STAR MAVERICKS 41 – 39 PKL ALL STAR MASTERS
Match 2: AUSSIE RAIDERS 46 VS 28 PRO KABADDI ALL STARS

by Abhishek Shukla

Patna Pirates Complete PKL 11 Semi-final Lineup with Commanding 31-23 Victory Over U Mumba

Pune, December 26, 2024: In the decisive eliminator 2 clash at the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, Patna Pirates demonstrated their championship pedigree with a convincing 31-23 win over U Mumba at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Thursday night. Securing the last remaining spot in the semi-finals, they were led by the exceptional performance of Ayan Lohchab and his 10 points (8 raid points), while Gurdeep scored a High 5, keeping their opponents quiet throughout the whole game. The win set up an exciting clash in Semi-final 2, against the in-form Dabang Delhi K.C.


An ALL OUT inflicted upon U Mumba eight and a half minutes into the match gave the Patna Pirates a very strong start as the three-time PKL Champions. This came after Devank Dalal was off the mat at the start of the match, but Ayan Lohchab stepped to the fore. He was well supported by his defenders, as the likes of Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav were kept quiet throughout the first phase of the clash.

U Mumba upped the ante in the second phase of the game in a bid to equal the score but to no avail. Ajit Chouhan was kept in check by the likes of Gurdeep and Ankit, while Ayan carried the Patna Pirates’ attacking unit. A second ALL OUT was forced upon U Mumba, hampering their hard work with two minutes left to the end of the first half. The score eventually read 17-11 at the half-time stage.

As the second half commenced, Ayan continued his attacking forays. But this was not Ayan’s only contribution for Patna Pirates, as he executed a crucial Super Tackle with a perfectly timed knee hold that pinned Ajit Chouhan to the mat. While Amirmohammad Zafardanesh managed to claw back a point for U Mumba with a swift hand touch on the left corner, the match remained finely balanced as the teams headed into the second timeout.

In a crucial do-or-die raid, Devank, despite his limited involvement throughout the match, proved his mettle by successfully evading Rinku’s challenge against a three-man U Mumba defence. Although substitute raider M Dhanasekar managed to secure two points for U Mumba, the Patna Pirates’ tactical decision to run down the clock proved effective, leaving U Mumba struggling to accumulate points at the necessary pace to mount a comeback, as the three-time champions confirmed their place in semi-final 2, where they will face Dabang Delhi K.C.

*Please find below the schedule for the PKL Season 11 matches on Friday, December 27:*

Semi-final 1 – Haryana Steelers vs UP Yoddhas – 8 pm      
Semi-final 2 – Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates – 9 pm    

by Abhishek Shukla

Brilliant Bhavani Rajput Breaks Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Hearts as UP Yoddhas Storm into Semi-Final of PKL Season 11

Pune, 26 December, 2024: It was a one-sided affair to kick start the PKL Season 11 Playoffs, as the UP Yoddhas produced a scintillating display of kabaddi, to confirm their Semi-Final berth, at the expense of the Jaipur Pink Panthers, in Eliminator 1, at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, in Balewadi, Pune. The UP Yoddhas won the contest 46-18, with Bhavani Rajput (12 points) and Hitesh with High-5 playing starring roles. The UP Yoddhas will now face the Haryana Steelers in Semi-Final 1 on Friday. 


It was a cautious start to the Playoff stages, with both the Jaipur Pink Panthers and UP Yoddhas taking their time to get going. While all eyes were on Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Arjun Deshwal in the early exchanges, the duo of Bhavani Rajput and Bharat put the UP Yoddhas out in front. It took the UP Yoddhas just 7 minutes to land their first ALL OUT of the contest, which propelled them into a 6-point lead. 

The UP Yoddhas’ superb start saw them pick up a 9-point lead within the first 10 minutes, which left the Jaipur Pink Panthers on the backfoot. The dominance continued as the half wore on. Bhavani Rajput was leading the way in attack while the defenders were giving him a solid platform. The UP Yoddhas defence seemed impregnable with Hitesh, Sumit and Mahender Singh holding fort. And with just over a minute to go in the first half, the UP Yoddhas’ defence landed a second ALL OUT. At the half-time break, the UP Yoddhas led 23-8. 

The UP Yoddhas held onto the momentum in the early phases of the second half as well, as they built on their lead, making it tougher for the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Within the first few minutes, Bhavani Rajput completed his Super 10, whilst Hitesh, Sumit and Gagan Gowda too were raking in the points. Jaipur Pink Panthers looked deflated, as their raiders weren’t able to get going, and the defenders were under quite a bit of pressure. At the half hour mark, the Jaipur Pink Panthers were 26 points behind. 

A third ALL OUT from the UP Yoddhas piled on the misery on the Jaipur Pink Panthers. The Season 9 champions had a few good moments after that, but the UP Yoddhas were too strong on the day, and romped over the line, and into the Semi-Finals, where they will face the Haryana Steelers. 

Please find below the schedule for PKL Season 11 match on Friday, December 27:

Match 1 – Semi-Final 1 – 8 pm      
Match 2 – Semi-Final 2 – 9 pm    

by Abhishek Shukla

Pro Kabaddi Legends Anup Kumar, Ajay Thakur to Return for PKL Melbourne Raid; squads announced

Melbourne, December 24, 2024: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to create history by taking the electrifying sport of kabaddi to Australia with the highly anticipated PKL Melbourne Raid. The event will be held at the iconic John Cain Arena on Saturday, December 28, 2024, a day before the mega final of PKL 11.

This landmark event promises to be an exhilarating evening of top-tier Kabaddi action with four formidable squads taking part in the competition. PKL All Star Mavericks, PKL All Star Masters and Pro Kabaddi All Stars will be the three teams comprising of the best Indian Kabaddi talent from the PKL, alongside a star-studded Australian contingent named the Aussie Raiders, as they battle for supremacy in this one-of-a-kind showcase event.

The PKL Melbourne Raid signifies the growing global appeal of Kabaddi, bringing the spirit and intensity of this traditional sport to the Australian audience. With the likes of Ajay Thakur, Pardeep Narwal, Anup Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Maninder Singh, Sachin Tanwar and other legendary players taking part, the fans can look forward to an electrifying encounter that transcends borders.

“We are thrilled to be invited by Visit Victoria for a PKL demonstration in Melbourne, one of the world’s foremost sporting destination cities. The PKL Melbourne Raid signifies kabaddi’s growing global appeal, bringing together legends as well as current stars. Coming at the apex phase of the ongoing PKL Season 11, this is a great opportunity to showcase the capabilities of our League, as well as the energy of kabaddi as a truly world-class sport,” said Mr. Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner, PKL.

Please find below the list of squads announced for PKL Melbourne Raid:

PKL All Star Mavericks
Ajay Thakur (Raider/Captain), Deepak Hooda (Raider), Aadesh (Raider), Rakesh (Raider), Pardeep Narwal (Raider), Nitin Rawal (Left Corner + Raider), Aditya Powar (Left Corner), Nitesh Kumar (Right Corner), Mayur Kadam (Right Cover), Priyank Chandel (Left Cover), Nitin (Left Corner), Sachin (Raider).
Coach: E. Bhaskaran

PKL All Star Masters
Rakesh Kumar (Raider/Captain), Anup Kumar (Raider), Sukesh Hegde (Raider), Jai Bhagwan (Raider), Maninder Singh (Raider), Jeeva Kumar (Left Cover), Sandeep Narwal (Right Cover), Vishal Bhardwaj (Left Corner), Saurabh Nandal (Right Corner), Mohit (Right Cover), Ran Singh (Right/Left Corner), Nitesh (Left Corner).
Coach: B.C. Ramesh

Pro Kabaddi All Stars
Anup Kumar (Raider/Captain), Rakesh Kumar (Raider), Sukesh Hegde (Raider), Jai Bhagwan (Raider), Maninder Singh (Raider), Jeeva Kumar (Left Cover), Sandeep Narwal (Right Cover), Vishal Bhardwaj (Left Corner), Saurabh Nandal (Right Corner), Mohit (Right Cover), Nitesh (Left Corner).
Coach: E. Bhaskaran

Aussie Raiders
Josh Kennedy (Left In/Raider/Captain), Marc Murphy (Corner/Raider), Dan Hannebery (Left Corner), Brett Deledio (Raider), Ben Nugent (Centre/Raider), Billy Gowers (Left Corner/Raider), Michael Hibberd (Left Corner), Trent McKenzie (Right In), Dyson Heppell (Raider/Left Corner), Liam Shiels (Right Corner/Raider).
Coach: Campbell Brown  

by Abhishek Shukla

Dabang Delhi K.C. confirm 2nd place on table after 14-point victory over Gujarat Giants in record-breaking performance

Pune, December 23, 2024: The unstoppable Dabang Delhi K.C. confirmed the second semi-final spot of PKL Season 11 after a commanding 41-35 victory over the Gujarat Giants at the Badminton Hall in the Balewadi Sports Complex on Monday. It was a very impressive win for the season 8 champions, who have extended their unbeaten run to 15 matches, the most for any team in the history of the PKL. Ashu Malik was the hero yet again, leading the way with his 14 points – completing his 18th Super 10 of the season.

LIVE MATCH 

A thrilling first half saw Gujarat Giants and Dabang Delhi K.C. engage in a closely contested battle, as the match began evenly with both teams trading bonus points. The Gujarat Giants drew first blood through Rakesh’s toe touch, building an early 4-2 advantage. They maintained pressure and executed an ALL OUT on Dabang Delhi K.C., extending their lead to 10-5 by the 8-minute mark.

However, Dabang Delhi K.C. mounted a strong comeback in the latter stages of the half. The turning point came through Ashu Malik’s Super Raid, where he scored four crucial points. Despite Gujarat’s unsuccessful review challenging a boundary line decision, Delhi’s momentum continued to build.

Ashu Malik proved particularly effective, securing multiple points through running hand touches and kicks. The Gujarat Giants’ defence, despite some strong moments, struggled to contain Dabang Delhi K.C.’s raiders in the closing minutes, who inflicted an ALL OUT on the Gujarat Giants as well. The half ended dramatically with Dabang Delhi K.C. holding a narrow 20-17 lead at the break.

The second half saw Dabang Delhi K.C. assert their dominance. Ashu Malik continued his impressive performance, achieving a Super 10 and consistently finding ways through the Gujarat Giants’ defence. Despite a Super Tackle and strong defensive efforts from Jitender Yadav, Dabang Delhi K.C. gradually extended their lead.

A crucial ALL OUT inflicted on Gujarat Giants at the 32-minute mark proved decisive, with Dabang Delhi K.C. establishing a commanding 31-24 lead. Despite Gujarat Giants’ attempts to mount a comeback through strategic Do-Or-Die raids, Dabang Delhi K.C.’s defene held firm. 

The final moments of the match saw Dabang Delhi K.C. inflict their fourth ALL OUT on the Gujarat Giants, though Gujarat managed to execute a super raid in response. The highlight of the closing stages was Naveen Kumar achieving his milestone 1100th PKL Raid Point, putting an exclamation mark on Dabang Delhi K.C.’s victory.

Please find below the schedule for PKL Season 11 match on Tuesday, December 24:

Match 1 – Bengaluru Bulls vs UP Yoddhas – 8 pm      
Match 2 – Bengal Warriorz vs U Mumba – 9 pm    

by Abhishek Shukla

Commanding Haryana Steelers confirm top spot and semi-final place after 17-point drubbing of U Mumba

Pune, December 22, 2024: In a commanding display of kabaddi prowess, Haryana Steelers bested U Mumba 47-30, cementing their position at the summit of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 table at the Badminton Hall in the Balewadi Sports Complex on Sunday night. The Haryana Steelers returned to winning ways, with Shivam Patare’s exceptional 14-point performance leading the charge. While the victory solidified their status as table-toppers, U Mumba’s playoff aspirations remain in the balance, as they must now anxiously await the final match of the league stage to learn their top-six fate. 

The match began with the Haryana Steelers taking an early lead as Rinku eliminated Vinay, and Manjeet secured a bonus point to make it 0-2. The momentum shifted dramatically when U Mumba suffered an ALL OUT following an impressive raid by Shivam Patare, who eliminated Lokesh Ghosliya and Sunil Kumar. Sanjay then tackled Rohit Raghav, extending the score to 11-7.

After establishing their early control, the Haryana Steelers faced resistance from U Mumba. However, Shivam Patare continued his impressive performance, notably scoring a two-point raid against Parvesh Bhainswal and Rinku. Mohammadreza Shadloui successfully defended against Rohit Raghav, and the team inflicted another ALL OUT when Manjeet was caught by Rahul Sethpal and the Haryana Steelers’ defense. The match remains firmly in control of the table-toppers, with the score standing at 26-14 at half-time.

As the match entered the second half, the Haryana Steelers continued to assert their dominance, though both teams showed moments of defensive prowess. Lokesh managed to get an ankle hold on Vinay, while Shadloui demonstrated his defensive skills by successfully tackling Rohit Raghav. Despite Sathish Kannan managing to escape Shadloui’s half-hearted hold, the Steelers maintained their comfortable lead. The score stretched to 33-20 after Vinay executed a skillful turn near the baulkline, evading Sunil Kumar’s attempt to tackle him, further cementing the Steelers’ commanding position in the match.

A third ALL OUT was inflicted on the Haryana Steelers, as Vinay joined the raiding furore that was initially led by Shivam Patare. He got Parvesh Bhainswal and Sathish Kannan with one fell swoop, landing the final.blow on the playoff aspirants. The match ended with a score difference of 17 points, as Rahul Sethpal and Mohammadreza Shadloui completed their High 5, while Shivam Patare finished with 14 points to his name on the night.

Please find below the schedule for PKL Season 11 match on Monday, December 23:

Match 1 – Gujarat Giants vs Dabang Delhi K.C. – 8 pm      
Match 2 – Puneri Paltan vs Tamil Thalaivas – 9 pm    

by Abhishek Shukla

Sushil’s 15-point game goes in vain as Tamil Thalaivas overcome Bengaluru Bulls

Pune, 22nd December, 2024: The Tamil Thalaivas registered their eighth win of the season with a convincing performance against Bengaluru Bulls, winning by a scoreline of 42-32 at the Badminton Hall in the Balewadi Sports Complex in PKL Season 11, on Sunday. Himanshu completed a Super 10 and was well supported by Moein Shafaghi as they overcame the bottom-placed side, despite Sushil’s 15-point game.

It wasn’t the most action-packed start to the game with raiders of both teams not quite flying off the blocks. Moein Shafaghi opened the scoring, while Parteek got the first tackle of the evening. The defences were on top in the opening exchanges as Amir Hossein Bastami got himself into the action with a tackle of his own.

Sushil registered the first successful raid for Bengaluru Bulls, and Parteek started well on the defensive end too. Amir Hossein Bastami responded with a successful tackle on a Do-or-Die Raid, followed by a raid from Moein Shafaghi to level the scores at 4-4. It was a Super Raid from Sushil that gave Bengaluru Bulls a three-point lead before Tamil Thalaivas fought back to take an 8-7 lead after the first timeout.

Moein Shafaghi carried on his good run on the attacking end for Tamil Thalaivas, while Sushil was doing the same for Bengaluru Bulls. A tackle by Nitin Rawal gave them the lead again, as the defensive units continued to stay on top. A Super Tackle from Abhishek Manokaran helped Tamil Thalaivas level things up at 12-12, before they closed out the first half with a slender one-point lead as the scoreline read 14-13. 

Himanshu got the first raid of the second half, but Pardeep Narwal quickly levelled things up with a two-point raid of his own. Sai Prasad put Tamil Thalaivas back in front with a couple of raids and got support from Abhishek Manokaran, who got the first successful tackle of the first half. Another successful tackle, this time by Aashish helped Tamil Thalaivas take a four-point lead. 

Sushil kept the scoreboard ticking for Bengaluru Bulls with a successful Do-or-Die Raid and got support from Naveen, as he inflicted a Super Tackle to help their side cut the deficit to two-points. However, the duo of Himanshu and Moein Shafaghi ensured that the Tamil Thalaivas regain their four-point lead, with the score at 23-19 going into the final phase of the game.

Amir Hossein Bastami helped his side inflict an ALL OUT on the Bengaluru Bulls to put some daylight between the two sides. Himanshu further extended the lead to 10-points with another Super Raid, reducing Bengaluru Bulls to three players on the mat. Sushil showed some spirit and registered his Super 10 to keep his side in the game.

However, there was no respite for the Bengaluru Bulls as they suffered another ALL OUT to give their opponents a twelve-point lead. Moein Shafaghi amassed 100 raid points for the season, and with close to five minutes to go in the contest, the writing was already on the wall.  

Pardeep Narwal got a two-point raid and Sushil kept his foot on the pedal to try and take the game to their opponents. Eventually, it was the Tamil Thalaivas who came out on top in this contest with the scoreline of 42-32 as Himanshu completed his Super 10, finishing with 13 points, to wrap up a complete performance for his side.

Please find below the schedule for PKL Season 11 match on Monday, December 23:

Match 1 – Gujarat Giants vs Dabang Delhi K.C. – 8 pm      
Match 2 – Puneri Paltan vs Tamil Thalaivas – 9 pm    

by Abhishek Shukla

Sensational Puneri Paltan outplay Haryana Steelers to lift their first-ever PKL trophy

HYDERABAD, MARCH 1, 2024: The mighty Puneri Paltan bested a young and resilient Haryana Steelers to lift their first-ever Pro Kabaddi League trophy, adding their name to the annals of history. In what was an exciting Finale which could have gone either way. a guided performance from the Puneri Paltan took them to the trophy with a 28-25 victory over the Steelers at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad on March 1.

The defence of the Puneri Paltan gave their side an early lead after they got Haryana Steelers’ raiders Shivam Patare and Vinay. However, Goyat was then tackled by Ankit to get the Steelers on the scoreboard in the final. This boosted their confidence as Rahul Sethpal led the charge with his defending to keep the clash interesting.

The ultimate match of PKL 10 was a closely fought encounter in the first half as the Haryana Steelers had an answer to all of the Puneri Paltans’ raids. However, a moment of magic from Pankaj Mohite saw him complete a SUPER RAID worth four points as the Paltan contingent took a decisive lead. Ashish’s successful raid in the final seconds for the Steelers meant that the score read 10-13 heading into the final 20 minutes of season 10.

The only ALL OUT of the finale came off Mohit Goyat’s raiding, giving the Puneri Paltan a substantial lead at the start of the second half. This did not deter the spirit of a young Haryana Steelers, as the raiders entered the action and grabbed as many bonus points as they could to get them close to Puneri Paltan.

Pankaj Mohite was the game-changer for the Puneri Paltan in the Grand Finale as the resilience of the Haryana Steelers was met with brilliance to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. Siddharth Desai got Puneri Paltan skipper Aslam Inamdar and star all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui to give his team hope but the Puneri Paltan lived up to their form to seal their maiden PKL trophy and prove their credentials of being the best team in Season 10.

Match Awards:

1.Dream 11 Gamechanger of The Final-Gaurav Khatri

2.Patanjali Chyawanprash Moment of the Final-Pankaj Mohite

3.Best Raider of Season 10-Ashu Malik

4.DNA Best Defender of Season 10-Mohammadreza Shadloui

5.The Mashal Sports New Young Player Of Season-Yogesh

6.The Most Valuable Player of The Tournament-Aslam Inamdar

by Abhishek Shukla

‘There cannot be a better leader than Fazel,’ says Gujarat Giants’ Head Coach Ram Mehar Singh

PANCHKULA, 18 FEBRUARY 2024: The Gujarat Giants registered their fourth consecutive victory after defeating U.P. Yoddhas 36-29 in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 on Saturday. 

When asked about his thoughts on Fazel Atrachali as a leader, Gujarat Giants’ Head Coach Ram Mehar Singh said, “There cannot be a better leader than Fazel. He motivates everyone in the team and understands the team’s plans very well. He’s had a long career and his experience has benefited the team a lot.”

Meanwhile, Fazel Atrachali also spoke about working with Ram Mehar Singh this season, “You need a good coach during your bad days. It’s a long season and a coach like Ram Mehar sir always pushes you to play better everyday. He always supported me and helped us to play freely during this season.”

When asked about his own impact on the side this season, the skipper said, “We have only one goal and that is to win the trophy. Individual performances don’t matter. The name Gujarat Giants is important and I am a part of the team.  We’ll utilize our last league stage match against Jaipur Pink Panthers to check a few different combinations on the mat. “

The Gujarat Giants, who are currently in the fourth position in the points table, will take on Jaipur Pink Panthers in their last league stage match on Monday.
 

Please see below the PKL Season 10 schedule for 18th February

Game 1 – Tamil Thailaivas vs Bengal Warriors- 8 pm

Game 2- Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Bengaluru Bulls- 9 pm

Venue: Panchkula

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

10 Days to Go for PKL Season 10 Playoffs: ‘Most of the Hyderabad Fans Will Support Us,’ Says JPP Captain Sunil Kumar

PANCHKULA, 16 FEBRUARY 2024: The business end of the Pro Kabaddi League is just ten days away as five teams have already booked their places in the Playoffs. The Haryana Steelers, who need just one win to confirm the last Playoffs spot, will be looking to join Puneri Paltan, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Dabang Delhi K.C., Patna Pirates and Gujarat Giants in the Playoffs stage as they prepare to start their home leg in Panchkula on Friday.

When asked about playing in front of the kabaddi-crazy fans in Hyderabad, Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Captain Sunil Kumar said, “The fans in Hyderabad support us a lot. Rahul Chaudhari, who is the poster boy of the Pro Kabaddi League, has the most fan-following in Hyderabad. I think most of the fans will support us during the Playoffs. We are excited to play the Playoffs in Hyderabad.”

With a week’s break for their playoff clash after their final group game against the Bengaluru Bulls in the Panchkula leg, the Dabang Delhi K.C. skipper Ashu Malik said, “We will work hard during the week-long break that we have before our playoff match. The coach surely has a training routine in mind for us and we will work according to that so that we can perform at our best in those important matches.”

Meanwhile, Puneri Paltan’s Captain Aslam Inamdar said that the gap between their last league-stage match and the Semi-Finals will help the players to recover from any kind of injury, “The long gap between our last league match and the Semi-Finals will give us the time to practice hard and devise our strategies. All the players will have the time to relax and be fully fit for the Semis. We’ll also correct the mistakes we’ve made in our recent matches and play our best combination on the mat.”

Speaking about extra pressure in Playoffs matches, Inamdar said, “There’s certainly more pressure in knockout matches. We’ve to handle the pressure well. We played the Semis and the Final last season. You always have a chance to come back from a loss during the league stage, but you can’t do that in knockout games.”

The Puneri Paltan and Jaipur Pink Panthers have confirmed a top-two finish, while Dabang Delhi K.C., Patna Pirates and Gujarat Giants are currently at the third, fourth and fifth places respectively.
 

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

Bengal Warriors go down 26-29 in last home leg match of PKL S10

14th February, Kolkata: Puneri Paltan knocked the Bengal Warriors out of playoffs contention, beating them 29-26 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. The Warriors negotiated a double digit deficit and came close to taking down the table toppers late in the game, but ultimately suffered the loss that shut down any hopes they had of making the PKL Season 10 playoffs. Their loss means the Haryana Steelers need to win just one game over the final leg of the season to seal the final playoffs spot. 

MATCH CENTRE

The Warriors needed a fast start to the game if they had any chance of a victory — a necessity for their qualification hopes. As it was though, they endured a nightmare. Puneri Paltan raced into a lead, and inflicted an ALL OUT before the Warriors could register a point on the board within five minutes of the game. 

  The speed of their point accumulation was terrifying and they had the Warriors on the ropes again soon after, the points coming from every player in the Paltan side, in attack and defence. A SUPER TACKLE by Harsh Lad on Akash Shinde staved off a second all out, but could do little to cut the gap between the two teams. With Maninder restricted to a single point in the half, Paltan went into the break leading 18-9.

In a sudden turn of form though the Warriors came out much the stronger in the second period, and within the first five minutes had chipped away to reduce the Paltan’s numbers on the mat. Nitin Kumar’s SUPER RAID to take out Pankaj Mohite and Tushar Adhavade added the gloss as they inflicted an ALL OUT of their own to cut the gap down to four points going into the final quarter of the game.

In a neck-in-neck final quarter the Warriors threw all they had towards getting a positive result, and even had the Paltan close to an all out once late in the game. Their defence though kept leaking points when it mattered, and in the end the deficit proved too much in the end as Paltan locked up a close victory. 

Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, 2023
Points Table
PositionTeamMatchesWonLostTiedPointsScore DiffPoints concededPoints scored
1Puneri Paltan20152386236558794
2Jaipur Pink Panthers20143382125595720
3Dabang Delhi K.C.2112637445703748
4Patna Pirates2111736857727784
5Gujarat Giants2012806534654688
6Haryana Steelers181161603659662
7Bengal Warriors21910255-6789783
8Bengaluru Bulls20711248-73716643
9Tamil Thalaivas21813046-5763758
10U Mumba20612241-73784711
11U.P. Yoddhas20415129-107783676
12Telugu Titans20218017-236883647

Please see below the PKL Season 10 schedule for 16th February

Game 1 – Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates- 8 pm

Game 2- Telugu Titans vs Jaipur Pink Panthers- 9 pm

Venue: Panchkula

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ Hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

Bengal Warriors bring special PKL viewing experience to kids from CRY and Parivaar

Kolkata, 14 February, 2024: Young children from CRY’s ‘Kabaddi for Change’ programme and Parivaar spent time with Shubham Shinde and his teammate Nitin Rawal after being invited by Bengal Warriors for the Kolkata leg of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. The program hopes to reach out to 8 districts, and touch the lives of 3000 children kabaddi players through CRY’s initiatives.

The Kabaddi for Change initiative aims to help in the empowerment of children in certain districts of West Bengal through the sport of Kabaddi. These children, who are all from underprivileged communities, were experiencing the excitement and thrill of watching a game in the stadium live, for the first time in their lives.

Here are some glimpses of their meeting as the two Kabaddi stars brought a wide smile to the faces of these young kids, many of whom are aspiring Kabaddi stars.

by Abhishek Shukla

Ashu Malik propels Dabang Delhi to mindblowing comeback win against Tamil Thalaivas

14th February, Kolkata: Dabang Delhi produced a mindblowing comeback as they erased a 13-point deficit and clinched a hard-fought 45-43 win over Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. Ashu Malik was Dabang Delhi’s star as he finished with 18 raid points, as did Tamil Thalaivas’ Narender.

Tamil Thalaivas raced off the blocks in style with an ALL OUT inside the opening 5 minutes. Narender ran through the Dabang Delhi defence and the raiders were on song as Tamil Thalaivas soared to a 9-2 lead. Ashan Kumar’s side were brilliant on all accounts and their dominance was wide on display as they secured another ALL OUT in the 15th minute and climbed to a mammoth lead at 22-9.

Dabang Delhi, who have already qualified for the playoffs, failed to get going as captain Ashu was the only one who kept the scoreboard ticking. The defence had a poor outing and leaked points aplenty as Tamil Thalaivas went into the interval leading 25-14.

Ashu’s men made a good start to the 2nd period as they inflicted an ALL OUT in the 24th minute and reduced their deficit to just 5 points at 25-20. However, their hopes of a comeback were dashed by some brilliant raiding from Narender. The youngster starred with a multi-point raid, bagged a Super 10 and led his side to an ALL OUT that propelled them to a 12-point lead at 34-22.

While it looked like the odds were stacked against them, Dabang Delhi produced a miraculous comeback. It began with a  SUPER RAID from Meetu Sharma and then Ashu switched gears as Dabang Delhi clinched an ALL OUT at 33-38 with 6 minutes to go.

What followed was a raiding masterclass from Ashu as he got the better of every Tamil Thalaivas defender to level the scores at 38-38 and then a splendid tackle from Manu on Narender in the 39th minute awarded Dabang Delhi an ALL OUT and the lead at 43-42. Ashu grabbed his 18th point of the game in the final raid as he climbed to the top of the standings for the season’s best raider and Dabang Delhi bounced back to winning ways.

Please see below the PKL Season 10 schedule for 16th February

Game 1 – Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates- 8 pm

Game 2- Telugu Titans vs Jaipur Pink Panthers- 9 pm

Venue: Panchkula

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ Hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

Patna Pirates make enthralling comeback to beat Telugu Titans, become 5th team to qualify for playoffs

13th February, Kolkata: Patna Pirates showcased a stunning come-from-behind win to become the 5th team to qualify for the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10’s playoffs as they clinched a 38-36 victory over Telugu Titans in their clash at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday. Manjeet starred for Patna Pirates with 8 points, while Telugu Titans skipper Pawan Sehrawat’s superb 16-point show went in vain.  

Patna Pirates were the in-form team coming into the game with a 7-game unbeaten streak, but they were handed a rude jolt by a resurgent Telugu Titans. Pawan began the onslaught as he produced 2 back to back multi-point raids and some woeful defending from the Patna Pirates saw Telugu Titans inflict an ALL OUT within 4 minutes. 

Telugu Titans had a shock 10-3 lead, which further increased as Patna Pirates’ defence simply failed to click. Pawan ran circles around the men in green and brought up his Super 10 in the 15th minute, at which point the scorecard read 20-12 in Telugu Titans’ favour.

Patna Pirates upped the ante in the final 5 minutes of the half as Sandeep Kumar produced a couple of key raids and a strong tackle from Krishan Dhull on Pawan saw the Telugu Titans reduced to just 2 men. Patna Pirates’ captain Sachin then eased past the defensive duo of Milad Jabbari and Parvesh Bhainswal to bag the ALL OUT and reduce his side’s deficit to just 2 points at 22-20.

Patna Pirates took the lead for the 1st time in the game in the 23rd minute and Sachin soon reduced the opposition to just 1 defender, but Omkar Patil came off the bench to snatch a brilliant SUPER RAID and save Telugu Titans from the clutches of an ALL OUT. A SUPER TACKLE from Jabbari put his team up again as they led 28-27 with 10 minutes to go.

The 3-time champions brought Manjeet off the bench and he made the difference in the closing stages of the match with a SUPER TACKLE and a series of sharp raids, which enabled his side to bag a much-needed ALL OUT in the 36th minute. Patna Pirates led by 5 at 36-31 and held on to their lead to extend their unbeaten run to 8 games. More importantly, they also sealed their spot in the playoffs for the 7th time.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, 2023
Points Table
PositionTeamMatchesWonLostTiedPointsScore DiffPoints concededPoints scored
1Jaipur Pink Panthers20143382125595720
2Puneri Paltan19142381233532765
3Dabang Delhi K.C.2011636943660703
4Patna Pirates2111736857727784
5Gujarat Giants2012806534654688
6Haryana Steelers181161603659662
7Bengal Warriors2099254-3760757
8Bengaluru Bulls20711248-73716643
9Tamil Thalaivas20812045-3718715
10U Mumba20612241-73784711
11U.P. Yoddhas20415129-107783676
12Telugu Titans20218017-236883647

Please see below the PKL Season 10 schedule for 14th February

Game 1 – Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Tamil Thailaivas- 8 pm

Game 2- Bengal Warriors vs Puneri Paltan- 9 pm

Venue: Kolkata

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ Hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

‘We’re entering the most important phase of the tournament’ says Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Sunil Kumar

KOLKATA, 13 FEBRUARY 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers coasted into the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Semi-Finals after registering a mammoth 67-30 victory over U.P. Yoddhas in Kolkata on Monday. The Panthers recorded the biggest win and the most points in a match this season so far.

Speaking about booking a Semi-Finals spot, Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Sunil Kumar said, “It feels great to reach the Semi-Finals. We qualified for the Semis directly last season and won the trophy as well. We’ve played well to reach the last four this season. However, we’ll certainly prepare well for the Semis and the Final. We are entering the most important phase of the tournament.”

When asked about the team’s performance in the match, the skipper said, “The defence unit made a few mistakes in the opening minutes of the game. However, we got better as the match went on and won the game by a huge margin in the end. Arjun Deshwal is certainly a Raid Machine. He doesn’t let the pressure fall on the rest of his teammates.”

The Jaipur Pink Panthers have two more league-stage matches before heading into the Playoffs. Speaking about how they’ll approach their last two games, Sunil expressed, “We’ll not take any match lightly. We’ll continue to give our best in our next two league-stage matches as well. Additionally, it felt great to play in Kolkata. We received a lot of support from the fans here. It felt good to see Jaipur fans in Kolkata as well.”

The Jaipur Pink Panthers will be next in action when they take on Telugu Titans at the Tau Devilal indoor stadium, Panchkula on Friday.
 

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

Bengal Warriors record massive 12 points victory over U Mumba in PKL Season 10

KOLKATA, 12 FEBRUARY 2024: The Bengal Warriors got one step closer to the qualification bracket with a massive 46-34 win over the U Mumba at the Netaji Indoor Stadium today.  The Warriors raiding trio of Maninder Singh (10 points), Nitin Kumar (8 points) and S Vishwas (8 points) were the difference between the two teams on the day.

In an electric start, the Warriors notched up six unanswered points in the opening five minutes, before U Mumba could even open their account. And even when they did, they were pegged back almost immediately, with the Warriors registering the first ALL OUT of the game to take a 11-2 lead. 

Mumba clawed back some of the lead in the next period of the game, Shivam, but the Warriors’ ability to limit Amirmohammad Zafardanesh’s raids was key to their success as they locked in their lead for the half. They went into half time leading by a massive seven points. 

The Warriors seemed to be cruising through the early periods of the second half, but a series of successful raids by Shivam, one of which ended as a SUPER RAID taking out Shubham Shinde and R Guhan saw Mumba inflict an ALL OUT of their own to claw back into the game, with over 15 minutes to play. 

The Warriors did not let that setback affect their dominance though, and almost immediately Maninder took charge again, racking in touch points to reduce the Mumba numbers. With eight minutes of the game left, they inflicted a second ALL OUT to re-establish a huge lead. Going into the final minutes, Mumba were struggling to try and get a point out of the game, with the Warriors keen to shut them out.  

To their credit, U Mumba never truly lost hope or curled over, and had reduced the Warriors numbers in the final minute. A SUPER TACKLE by Harsh Lad, kept the all out at bay and in the end it was a dominant first half performance that took the Warriors to a deserved victory.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, 2023
Points Table
PositionTeamMatchesWonLostTiedPointsScore DiffPoints concededPoints scored
1Jaipur Pink Panthers20143382125595720
2Puneri Paltan19142381233532765
3Dabang Delhi K.C.2011636943660703
4Gujarat Giants2012806534654688
5Patna Pirates2010736355691746
6Haryana Steelers181161603659662
7Bengal Warriors2099254-3760757
8Bengaluru Bulls20711248-73716643
9Tamil Thalaivas20812045-3718715
10U Mumba20612241-73784711
11U.P. Yoddhas20415129-107783676
12Telugu Titans19217016-234845611

Please see below the PKL Season 10 schedule for 13th February

Game 1 – Patna Pirates vs Telugu Titans- 8 pm

Venue: Kolkata

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ Hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

Arjun Deshwal’s 20-point Performance Takes Jaipur Pink Panthers to PKL Season 10 Semi-Finals

KOLKATA, 12 FEBRUARY 2024: Arjun Deshwal put up a magnificent performance as the Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Semi-Finals spot through their 67-30 victory over U.P. Yoddhas in Kolkata on Monday. Deshwal top-scored with 20 raid points and defenders Sunil Kumar & Ankush contributed with High 5s.

Mahipal picked up a couple of raid points as the Yoddhas inched ahead at 3-2 in the 4th minute. Sumit tackled V Ajith Kumar and reduced the Panthers to just two members on the mat. However, Abhishek KS pulled off a SUPER TACKLE on Gagana Gowda as the Jaipur side levelled the scores at 7-7 in the 8th minute. Moments later, the Panthers tackled Mahipal and inched ahead at 9-8 in the 10th minute.

Ankush tackled Gowda and Ajith effected a raid as the Panthers built a slender lead at 13-10 in the 15th minute. Arjun Deshwal pulled off a magnificent raid and reduced the Yoddhas to just one member on the mat. The Panthers rode on the momentum and inflicted an ALL OUT to take a decent lead at 18-11. Deshwal continued to showcase brilliant form as the Jaipur side went into the break leading at 23-11.

The Jaipur Pink Panthers carried out an ALL OUT in the opening minutes of the second half and extended their lead further at 27-12. Ashu Singh picked up a tackle point and Gagana Gowda took out Ankush on a raid, but the Panthers still held a considerable lead at 28-15 in the 25th minute.

Amirhossein Mohammad Maleki and Arjun Deshwal picked up raid points as the Panthers inflicted another ALL OUT to completely dominate the game at 37-15. The Jaipur side continued to put relentless pressure on their opponents for the rest of the game and eventually wrapped up a comprehensive victory.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, 2023
Points Table
PositionTeamMatchesWonLostTiedPointsScore DiffPoints concededPoints scored
1Jaipur Pink Panthers20143382125595720
2Puneri Paltan19142381233532765
3Dabang Delhi K.C.2011636943660703
4Gujarat Giants2012806534654688
5Patna Pirates2010736355691746
6Haryana Steelers181161603659662
7Bengal Warriors1989249-15726711
8Bengaluru Bulls20711248-73716643
9Tamil Thalaivas20812045-3718715
10U Mumba19611241-61738677
11U.P. Yoddhas20415129-107783676
12Telugu Titans19217016-234845611

Please see below the PKL Season 10 schedule for 13th February

Game 1 – Patna Pirates vs Telugu Titans- 8 pm

Venue: Kolkata

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ Hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

‘Qualifying for semis is great but our eyes are on the PKL Trophy’ says Puneri Paltan’s Captain Aslam Inamdar

KOLKATA, 12 FEBRUARY 2024: The Puneri Paltan qualified directly for the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Semi-Final after registering a massive 56-29 victory over Tamil Thalaivas in Kolkata on Sunday. 

Speaking after the victory, Puneri Paltan’s Captain Aslam Inamdar said, “We coordinated very well against Tamil Thalaivas. We wanted to try some new players and they put up great performances. Our first seven players have been playing well, but I wanted to see the strength of our reserves as well.”

When asked about their journey to the Semi-Finals in Season 10, the skipper said, “We’ve put up all-round performances this season and that is a great thing for any team. We qualified for the Semi-Finals directly last season as well and we’ve done the same this year. But it’s important to win the tournament.”

When asked which team would pose a strong challenge to Puneri Paltan in the Semi-Finals, Inamdar said, “Every team has come to this tournament to become the champion. We are ready to take on any team in the Semi-Finals. We still have a few games left in the league stage and we are going to try a few more players, who have been on the bench this season.”

The Puneri Paltan will be next in action when they take on Bengal Warriors in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Please find below the schedule for PKL Season 10 matches today

Game 1 – U.P. Yoddhas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – 8 pm

Game 2- Bengal Warriors vs U Mumba – 9 pm

Venue: Kolkata

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

Gujarat Giants seals playoffs spot with massive victory over Bengaluru Bulls

KOLKATA, 11 FEBRUARY 2024: The Gujarat Giants secured their place in the PKL Season 10 Eliminator beating the Bengaluru Bulls 50-28 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium today. Parteek Dahiya (13 points) and Fazel Atrachali (6 points) were the top performers for the Giants on a day of dominance. 

The game came with huge implications for both sides in their race to make the playoffs, and right from the Giants seized the moment to establish authority almost immediately. Having slowly built up a small lead, they relied on the enduring brilliance of Parteek Dahiya to surge into complete dominance.

In the eighth minute of the first half, Dahiya’s SUPER RAID to take out Surjeet Singh, Saurabh Nandal and Monu set up the first ALL OUT for the Giants to take a 9-3 lead. They did not let this momentum slip, as Dahiya kept chipping away up front while the Giants defence kept the rafters shut for the most part. A second ALL OUT right on the edge of half time gave them a massive 21-9 lead at the break.

The one-sided nature of the contest continued well into the second half, and soon enough the Bulls were making unforced errors of their own to gift points to the Giants. A series of them gave the Giants a third ALL OUT early in the second half to extend into a 17 point lead.

For their part though, the Giants defence was on absolute fire, led in particular by a brilliant Fazel Atrachali, who with 10 minutes to play, had six points from six tackles for the evening. A SUPER RAID by Nitin to take out Monu, Arulnanthababu and Amit Sheoran set up a fourth ALL OUT, the gloss on thoroughly dominant Giants performance that sealeed their spot in the playoffs.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, 2023
Points Table
PositionTeamMatchesWonLostTiedPointsScore DiffPoints concededPoints scored
1Puneri Paltan19142381233532765
2Jaipur Pink Panthers1913337788565653
3Dabang Delhi K.C.2011636943660703
4Gujarat Giants2012806534654688
5Patna Pirates2010736355691746
6Haryana Steelers181161603659662
7Bengal Warriors1989249-15726711
8Bengaluru Bulls20711248-73716643
9Tamil Thalaivas20812045-3718715
10U Mumba19611241-61738677
11U.P. Yoddhas19414129-70716646
12Telugu Titans19217016-234845611

Please see below the PKL Season 10 schedule for 12th February

Game 1 – U.P. Yoddhas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers- 8 pm

Game 2- Bengal Warriors vs U Mumba- 9 pm

Venue: Kolkata

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ Hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

Mohite & Shadloui Power Puneri Paltan to PKL Season 10 Semi-Finals

KOLKATA, 11 FEBRUARY 2024: The Puneri Paltan put up a masterclass to register an emphatic 56-29 victory over the Tamil Thalaivas in Kolkata on Sunday. The Pune side also booked a place in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Semi-Finals through the victory.

Aslam Inamdar picked up a few raid points as the Puneri Paltan raced away with a six-point lead in the third minute. However, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi helped the Tamil Thalaivas get on board through a SUPER TACKLE on Pankaj Mohite. But Mohit Goyat effected a raid and Abinesh Nadarajan tackled Vishal Chahal as the Pune side inflicted the first ALL OUT of the match to take a big lead at 12-2.

 Mohite pulled off a brilliant raid in the 10th minute as the Puneri Paltan continued to forge ahead. Ajinkya Pawar tried to counterattack for the Thalaivas, but he couldn’t find a way to breach the Puneri defence line. The Pune side inflicted another ALL OUT and led comfortably at 28-10 at the end of the first half.

 Mohit Goyat took out M. Abishek as the Pune side continued to put relentless pressure in the second half. Abinesh Nadarajan tackled Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi and reduced the Thalaivas to just one player on the mat in the 27th minute. The Pune side rode on the momentum and inflicted another ALL OUT soon after to attain complete control of the game at 41-14.

The Thalaivas couldn’t find a way to get back into the contest for the rest of the game as the Puneri Paltan coasted to a place in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Semi-Finals.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, 2023
Points Table
PositionTeamMatchesWonLostTiedPointsScore DiffPoints concededPoints scored
1Puneri Paltan19142381233532765
2Jaipur Pink Panthers1913337788565653
3Dabang Delhi K.C.2011636943660703
4Patna Pirates2010736355691746
5Gujarat Giants1911806012626638
6Haryana Steelers181161603659662
7Bengal Warriors1989249-15726711
8Bengaluru Bulls19710248-51666615
9Tamil Thalaivas20812045-3718715
10U Mumba19611241-61738677
11U.P. Yoddhas19414129-70716646
12Telugu Titans19217016-234845611

Please see below the PKL Season 10 schedule for 12th February

Game 1 – U.P. Yoddhas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers- 8 pm

Game 2- Bengal Warriors vs U Mumba- 9 pm

Venue: Kolkata

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ Hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

‘We executed our plans brilliantly against U Mumba’ says Patna Pirates’ Captain Sachin

KOLKATA, 11 FEBRUARY 2024: The Patna Pirates put themselves within touching distance of a Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Playoffs spot after defeating U Mumba 44-23 in Kolkata on Saturday. Speaking about their victory, Patna Pirates’ Captain Sachin said, “Our defense and raiding departments played very well against U Mumba. This was a very important match for us as far as our qualification for the Playoffs is concerned. We wanted to play patiently and ensure that we won the match.”

Sachin also said that the players have received a huge boost of confidence, “The confidence is very high in our camp and we want to keep playing like this in our upcoming games. If we can control our performances, then we will certainly go very deep in the tournament.”

Meanwhile, Sudhakar M, who contributed with 7 raid points in the match against U Mumba said, “I’ve received a lot of support from our Coach and Sachin. My main focus is to practice very hard during the training sessions and then ensure that I also take enough rest to recover fully before every game.”

The Patna Pirates, who are currently in the fourth position with 63 points, will be up against Telugu Titans in their next match on Tuesday.

Please find below the schedule for PKL Season 10 matches today

Game 1 – Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan – 8 pm

Game 2- Bengaluru Bulls vs Gujarat Giants – 9 pm

Venue: Kolkata

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

Bengal Warriors put Telugu Titans to the sword in massive 20-point victory

KOLKATA, 10 FEBRUARY 2024: The Bengal Warriors inflicted a heavy 55-35 loss on the Telugu Titans to take a much-deserved victory in front of their home crowd at the Netaji Indoor Stadium today. Nitin Kumar’s brilliant 13 points and Maninder Singh’s 8 points put the Warriors in charge of the game and won them the five points. 

With a loud and packed crowd backing them the Warriors were keen to put on a show, and right from the off were keen to settle the affair easily. Within seven minutes of the first half, they had inflicted the first ALL OUT of the game to surge into a 11-3 lead. Maninder Singh, in particular, scythed through the Titans’ defence in those early exchanges setting the tone for an ultimately fruitful evening. 

While Maninder kept his looming threat large on the Titans, Nitin Kumar quietly went about his business as the other raider to keep hurting them with touch points and limiting their numbers on the mat. A second ALL OUT came with two minutes of the first half left, as the Warriors took a comprehensive 12-point lead at the break. 

S Vishwas’s SUPER RAID early in the second half started yet another Titans collapse which led to a third ALL OUT, a Warriors victory looking all but sealed. For the Warriors though, this was a chance not just to get the points but also boost their point differential and hope to make the playoffs.     

They never let up. and another SUPER RAID, this time by Nitin Kumar, to take out Shankar Gadai, Mohit and Milad Jabbari saw the Warriors inflict a fourth ALL OUT to take a massive 49-21 lead. The Titans put the Warriors in trouble right at the end of the game, but even then the Warriors’ spirit showed through. A series of SUPER TACKLES by Dipak Shinde meant that the Titans couldn’t really close the gap. The Titans finally did get their ALL OUT though, with 10 seconds on the clock remaining, too little to change the result. The Warriors took the massive 20-point victory with glee. 

Please see below the PKL Season 10 schedule for 10th February

Game 1 – Patna Pirates vs U Mumba – 8 pm

Game 2- Bengal Warriors vs Telugu Titans – 9 pm

Venue: Kolkata

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ Hotstar.  

by Abhishek Shukla

‘We’ll look to finish in the top four positions’ says Haryana Steelers’ Head Coach Manpreet Singh

KOLKATA, 10 FEBRUARY 2024: The Haryana Steelers registered their third consecutive victory after defeating U.P. Yoddhas 50-34 in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 on Friday. With the victory, the Steelers moved to the fifth spot in the standings. 

When asked about the importance of the win ahead of the Playoffs, Haryana Steelers’ Head Coach Manpreet Singh said, “It’s great to collect wins just before our home leg. The team is high on confidence at the moment. We’ll look to win all of our games in Panchkula and finish in the top four at the end of the league.”

Manpreet Singh also lauded the Steelers’ defenders for their performance this season, “Our defense unit has been playing really well. If the defenders continue to perform the way they have been doing then we’ll certainly win our last four games. And the raiders also gain confidence when the defense unit is doing well.”

Speaking about the most important aspect for the team ahead of the business end of the competition, the Head Coach said, “It’s important for all the players to be fit for the business end of the tournament. We have to play four games in quick succession in our home ground and then we’ll go into the playoffs. So we have to monitor the fitness of the players more closely during the current phase of the tournament.”

The Haryana Steelers will be up against Patna Pirates in their next match at the Tau Devilal indoor stadium, Panchkula on Friday, 16 February 2024.
 

Please find below the schedule for PKL Season 10 matches today

Game 1 – Patna Pirates vs U Mumba – 8 pm

Game 2- Bengal Warriors vs Telugu Titans – 9 pm

Venue: Kolkata

Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and for free on Disney+ hotstar.