Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi, Who Will Win PKL Final?

Published on: October 31, 2025
Pro Kabaddi League Final

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 reaches its climax on October 31, 2025, with a blockbuster final between table-toppers Puneri Paltan and second-placed Dabang Delhi K.C. at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi, starting at 8:00 PM IST.

Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi Final — Who Will Lift the PKL Trophy? A Deep Dive into Stats & Head-to-Head Records!

Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi Team Previews

Puneri Paltan

Puneri Paltan dominated the league stage, finishing at the top of the points table with a formidable defence that conceded the fewest points in the season.

Led by captain Aslam Inamdar, who doubles as a tactical raider and all-rounder, the team has shown remarkable consistency.

Key Raiders:

  • Aditya Shinde
  • Pankaj Mohite
  • Aslam Inamdar

Key Defenders:

  • Gaurav Khatri
  • Abinesh Nadarajan
  • Vishal Bhardwaj

Possible Starting: Gaurav Khatri, Aslam Inamdar, Abinesh Nadarajan, Aditya Shinde, Gurdeep Sangwan, Pankaj Mohite, Vishal Bharadwaj.

Dabang Delhi K.C.

Playing on home soil, Dabang Delhi K.C. brings a balanced squad with experienced players and explosive raiders.

Captained by Ashu Malik, who has evolved from a rookie champion in Season 8 to a raiding powerhouse, Delhi secured their final spot by defeating Puneri in Qualifier 1 via a tie-breaker.

Key Raiders:

  • Ashu Malik
  • Ajinkya Pawar
  • Manjeet

Key Defenders:

  • Veteran Fazel Atrachali
  • Yogesh
  • Sandeep Dhull
  • Saurabh Nandal

Possible Starting: Fazel Atrachali, Ajinkya Pawar, Saurabh Nandal, Ashu Malik, Surjeet Singh, Neeraj Narwal, Sandeep.

Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi Head-to-Head

CategoryRecord
Matches Played27
Puneri Paltan Wins13
Dabang Delhi Wins11
Tied Matches3

Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi Head-to-Head In 2025

CategoryRecord
Matches Played3
Puneri Paltan Wins1
Dabang Delhi Wins2

Top Raiders in PKL Season 12

The raiding department has been electric this season. Here’s the updated leaderboard for most raid points:

PlayerTeamRaid Points
Ayan LohchabPatna Pirates294
Devank DalalBengal Warriorz271
Arjun DeshwalTamil Thalaivas209

From the finalists, Ashu Malik (Dabang Delhi) ranks high with strong performances, while Aditya Shinde (Puneri Paltan) has been a consistent threat.

Top Defenders in PKL Season 12

Defense wins championships, and these players have been pivotal with their tackle points:

PlayerTeamTackle PointsMatches Played
NavdeepPatna Pirates7321
Jaideep DahiyaHaryana Steelers6819
Nitesh KumarBengal Warriorz6518
Deepak SankarBengaluru Bulls6419
Gaurav KhatriPuneri Paltan5417

Puneri’s Gaurav Khatri and Delhi’s Fazel Atrachali are key stoppers to watch in the final, with matchups like Ashu Malik vs. Gaurav Khatri (1-3 in PKL 12) potentially deciding the game.

Who Will Win?

My prediction: Puneri Paltan to edge it out 35-32, leveraging their defensive prowess to secure their second title. But don’t be surprised if it goes to another tie-breaker!

Gurlal Singh

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