{"id":2179,"date":"2025-10-11T09:26:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T03:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2025-10-11T09:26:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T03:56:27","slug":"tamil-thalaivas-vs-puneri-paltan-pkl-12-match-78-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/tamil-thalaivas-vs-puneri-paltan-pkl-12-match-78-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 12 Match 78: Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan &#8211; Prediction, Possible Starting 7, Head-to-Head &#038; Free Live Stream"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The excitement of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-2025-match-schedule-time-table-format-venue-auction-watch-live\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"110\">Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 12)<\/a><\/strong> continues as the action shifts from the vibrant city of Chennai to the bustling capital, <strong>Delhi<\/strong>. On <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-2025-todays-match\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1774\">October 11, 2025<\/a><\/strong>, fans are in for a thrilling encounter as <strong>Tamil Thalaivas<\/strong> lock horns with an in-form <strong>Puneri Paltan<\/strong> in <strong>Match 78<\/strong>, scheduled to begin at <strong>9:00 PM IST<\/strong> at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/venue\/thyagaraj-indoor-stadium-delhi\/\" data-type=\"sp_venue\" data-id=\"31\">Thyagraj Indoor Stadium,  Delhi<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a detailed look at the match build-up, key players, probable line-ups, and how fans can catch the action live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Position &amp; Recent Form of Both Teams:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tamil Thalaivas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/tamil-thalaivas\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1703\">Tamil Thalaivas<\/a><\/strong> have had a <strong>mixed season so far<\/strong>, with <strong>6 wins from 12 matches<\/strong>. They come into this clash on the back of a <strong>massive 37-56 win over Patna Pirates<\/strong>, which will surely boost their morale. Currently placed at <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/table\/pro-kabaddi-points-table-2025-pkl-12\/\" data-type=\"sp_table\" data-id=\"42\"><strong>6th position<\/strong> on the points table<\/a>, the Thalaivas are looking to build momentum in the final leg of the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their defense has been <strong>inconsistent<\/strong>, but when it clicks, they are a tough nut to crack. The standout performer for them has been <strong>Nitesh Kumar<\/strong>, who is leading the defense with some remarkable performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Puneri Paltan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/puneri-paltan\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1702\">Puneri Paltan, <\/a><\/strong>on the other hand, have been <strong>one of the strongest teams this season<\/strong>. Sitting comfortably at the <strong>2nd position<\/strong> in the points table, they are riding high with <strong>4 consecutive wins<\/strong> and a total of <strong>10 victories from 13 matches<\/strong>. With <strong>20 points in their kitty<\/strong>, they are looking unstoppable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by some dynamic young players and backed by an experienced coaching setup, the Paltan are a well-oiled unit at this stage of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan Head-to-Head Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to past encounters, <strong>Puneri Paltan clearly have the upper hand<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Matches Played:<\/strong> 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puneri Paltan Wins:<\/strong> 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tamil Thalaivas Wins:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ties:<\/strong> 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, <strong>Puneri Paltan have won five of the last six<\/strong> matches between the two, which gives them a psychological edge heading into this game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Players to Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Puneri Paltan \u2013 Aslam Inamdar<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The return of <strong>Aslam Inamdar<\/strong> to the playing seven is a big boost for Paltan. As an <strong>all-rounder<\/strong>, Aslam brings versatility, calmness, and experience. With <strong>40 raid points and 12 tackle points in 11 matches<\/strong>, he\u2019s a match-winner in every sense. His presence strengthens both the offense and defense and will be crucial against Tamil\u2019s defense line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tamil Thalaivas \u2013 Nitesh Kumar<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the shining stars of the season, <strong>Nitesh Kumar<\/strong>, has been a lone warrior in the Thalaivas\u2019 defense. With <strong>51 tackle points in 13 matches<\/strong>, he is currently <strong>leading the Top Defenders chart<\/strong> of PKL 12. If Thalaivas are to pull off an upset, Nitesh\u2019s performance will be the key factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Starting 7 of Both Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Puneri Paltan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gaurav Khatri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aslam Inamdar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abinesh Nadarajan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aditya Shinde<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gurdeep Sangwan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pankaj Mohite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vishal Bharadwaj<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tamil Thalaivas<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arjun Deshwal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rohit Beniwal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arulnantha Babu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aashish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nitesh Kumar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Himanshu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ronak<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Prediction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the current form and bench strength, <strong>Puneri Paltan appear as the stronger side<\/strong>. Their <strong>well-balanced squad<\/strong>, especially the defensive unit, gives them the upper hand. Tamil Thalaivas, however, can\u2019t be taken lightly. If their key players like <strong>Arjun Deshwal<\/strong> and <strong>Nitesh Kumar<\/strong> click on the night, they can certainly make it a competitive battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prediction: Puneri Paltan to win<\/strong> \u2013 but expect a tough fight from the Thalaivas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When &amp; Where to Watch the Live Clash of Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The exciting clash between <em>Tamil Thalaivas<\/em> and <em>Puneri Paltan<\/em> in <strong>Match 78<\/strong> of <strong>Pro Kabaddi League Season 12<\/strong> is scheduled to take place on <strong>11th October 2025<\/strong> at <strong>9:00 PM IST<\/strong>. The match will be held at the <strong>Thyagraj Indoor Stadium<\/strong>, <em>Delhi<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans can catch the<a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/watch-pro-kabaddi-live-on-mobile-and-tv-channels-app\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1680\"> <strong>live telecast<\/strong> <\/a>of this thrilling encounter on the <strong>Star Sports Network<\/strong>, available on both <em>Select HD<\/em> and <em>SD<\/em> channels. For those who prefer streaming, the match will be available <em>live<\/em> on <strong>JioHotstar<\/strong>, with commentary offered in <em>multiple languages<\/em>. Additionally, <strong>live scores<\/strong> and <strong>match updates<\/strong> can be accessed through the <strong>official Pro Kabaddi website<\/strong> and the <strong>Pro Kabaddi app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>PKL 12 caravan entering its crucial phase<\/strong>, every match counts, and both teams will be looking to gain maximum points from this encounter. Will Puneri Paltan continue their winning streak or will Tamil Thalaivas spring a surprise in Delhi?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for a thrilling kabaddi night filled with action, drama, and edge-of-the-seat moments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catch all the details of PKL 12 Match 78 between Tamil Thalaivas and Puneri Paltan on 11th October 2025. 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