The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 has reached its thrilling climax. The much-awaited PKL Season 12 Final will take place on Friday, 31st October 2025, at 8:00 PM IST, inside the electrifying atmosphere of Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
The grand finale will witness a blockbuster clash between Dabang Delhi KC and Puneri Paltan — two of the most consistent and dominant teams of the season. Both sides are eyeing their second PKL title, making this a battle of pride, strategy, and nerves.
Journey of Both Teams to the PKL 2025 Final
This season, both Delhi and Pune showcased top-class kabaddi throughout the tournament. Finishing in the top two positions on the points table, the two sides were destined to meet again in the big final.
- Dabang Delhi KC, the PKL 2021-22 champions (Season 8), impressed everyone with their balanced squad and sharp defensive coordination.
- Puneri Paltan, the 2023-24 champions (Season 10), continued their excellent run, proving why they are one of the strongest units in the league.
Their road to the final wasn’t easy — it was full of tight games, buzzer-beaters, and tactical masterstrokes.
Qualifier Battles: The Road to Redemption
In Qualifier 1, fans witnessed one of the most intense matches of the season. The game between Delhi and Pune ended 34-34 in regulation time, forcing a tiebreaker — where Dabang Delhi edged past 6-4 to directly enter the final.
Puneri Paltan, however, didn’t take long to bounce back. They crushed Telugu Titans in Qualifier 2 to storm into their third final in the last four seasons — a sign of their growing dominance in PKL.
Captains, Coaches and Key Players
Dabang Delhi KC, led by the dynamic Ashu Malik, have a strong and experienced lineup. Head Coach Joginder Narwal has shaped a well-balanced side with star defenders Fazel Atrachali and Saurabh Nandal anchoring the defence. Their combination of youth and experience could be Delhi’s biggest strength in the final.
On the other hand, Puneri Paltan, captained by the energetic Aslam Mustafa Inamdar, have displayed consistency across all departments. Rising raider Aditya Tushar Shinde has been the team’s breakout star, while experienced defenders Vishal Bhardwaj and Gaurav Khatri have kept things tight at the back. Pune’s all-round balance makes them a serious threat to Delhi’s title hopes.
Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan Head-to-Head Record:
The rivalry between Delhi and Pune has always been fierce and unpredictable.
So far, the two teams have faced each other 27 times in PKL history —
- Puneri Paltan have won 13 matches,
- Dabang Delhi KC have claimed 11 victories,
- and 3 games ended in a tie.
Interestingly, all three encounters this season went down to the wire and were decided via tiebreakers. Pune won the first two meetings, while Delhi took revenge in Qualifier 1. This makes the 2025 final even more exciting — a true clash of equals.
Dabang Delhi KC Squad for PKL 2025 Final
Raiders: Ashu Malik (C), Mohit, Ajinkya Ashok Pawar, Akshit, Anil Gurjar, Vijay, Neeraj Narwal
Defenders: Fazel Atrachali, Surjeet Singh, Sandeep, Anurag, Raman Singh, Mohit, Saurabh Nandal, Gaurav Chhillar, Amirhossein Bastami,
All-rounders: Amit, Ashish Kumar Sangwan, Naveen, Arkam Shaikh
Puneri Paltan Squad for PKL 2025 Final
Raiders: Mohit Goyat, Aditya Tushar Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, Abhishek, Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Milad Mohajer, Tukaram Gunge, Stuwart Singh, Sachin
Defenders: Gaurav Khatri, Abinesh Nadarajan, Dadaso Shivaji Pujari, Vaibhav S. Rabade, Sanjay Enania, Rakesh, Rohan Ashok Tupare, Vishal Bhardwaj, Mohammad Amaan
All-rounders: Aslam Mustafa Inamdar (C), Gurdeep
PKL 2025 Final – Live Telecast and Streaming Details
Kabaddi fans across India can enjoy the PKL 2025 Final live from the comfort of their homes.
- Live Telecast: Available on Star Sports Network channels in multiple languages.
- Live Streaming: Watch the final match live on JioHotstar app or website.
- Match Timing: Friday, 31st October 2025, from 8:00 PM IST onwards.
So, whether you’re cheering for the Dabangs of Delhi or the roaring Paltans from Pune, don’t miss this action-packed kabaddi night.
The PKL 2025 Final promises to be an epic battle filled with power raids, breathtaking tackles, and edge-of-the-seat moments. Delhi will rely on their home advantage and experience, while Pune’s balanced squad and young energy make them equally dangerous contenders.
Who will lift the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 trophy — the fearless Dabang Delhi KC or the roaring Puneri Paltan?
All answers will unfold tonight on the mat of Tyagraj Stadium, as the world witnesses the grand kabaddi showdown of 2025.
