{"id":2450,"date":"2025-10-29T21:44:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2450"},"modified":"2025-10-29T21:44:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:14:54","slug":"pkl-12-qualifier-2-puneri-paltan-defeat-telugu-titans-final-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-12-qualifier-2-puneri-paltan-defeat-telugu-titans-final-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 2025 Qualifier 2: Puneri Paltan Defeat Telugu Titans to Enter Final; Set to Face Dabang Delhi in the Title Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PKL 12 Qualifier 2 Puneri Paltan Vs Telugu Titans Match Result:<\/strong> The <strong>Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi<\/strong> witnessed a thrilling clash in the <strong>Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 Qualifier 2<\/strong>, where <strong>Puneri Paltan<\/strong> showcased incredible determination to defeat <strong>Telugu Titans<\/strong> by 7 points (50\u201345) and book their place in the grand finale. With this victory, Puneri Paltan have advanced to face <strong>Dabang Delhi K.C.<\/strong> in the <strong>PKL 2025 Final<\/strong> on <strong>Friday, October 31, 2025<\/strong>, at the same venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Telugu Titans\u2019 Dominant Start, Puneri Paltan\u2019s Fierce Comeback<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The match began on an explosive note as Telugu Titans enforced an <strong>all-out within just four minutes<\/strong>, taking a commanding <strong>10\u20132 lead<\/strong>. Star raider <strong>Bharat Hooda<\/strong> spearheaded the Titans\u2019 attack, earning quick points and breaking through Pune\u2019s defense with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Puneri Paltan refused to back down. Slowly but steadily, they regained rhythm and narrowed the gap to <strong>13\u20137<\/strong> by the end of the first quarter. The combination of <strong>Akash Shinde<\/strong> and <strong>Aditya Shinde<\/strong> began to click as Pune\u2019s raiding unit started scoring consistently, while their defense began tightening up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>End-to-End Battle in the First Half<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puneri Paltan began the second quarter with fire, enforcing an <strong>all-out on the Titans<\/strong> to bring the score to <strong>16\u201312<\/strong>. But Bharat Hooda wasn\u2019t done yet \u2014 he kept scoring crucial points to help Titans regain a 19\u201312 advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akash Shinde then stepped up for Puneri Paltan, executing smart raids and ensuring the team stayed in the contest. By the end of the first half, the scoreboard read <strong>24\u201320<\/strong> in favor of Telugu Titans, but Pune had clearly gained momentum \u2014 and Titans were left with just one player on the mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Third Quarter: Puneri Paltan Take Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puneri Paltan started the second half with confidence, quickly enforcing another <strong>all-out<\/strong> and cutting the deficit to just two points. Both Aditya and Bharat continued their personal duel, trading points in every raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aditya\u2019s consistency finally paid off as he helped Puneri Paltan take their <strong>first lead of the game at 33\u201332<\/strong>. Titans tried to bounce back as <strong>Shankar Gadai<\/strong> pulled off a stunning <strong>super tackle<\/strong> to make it 35\u201333. But Pune were relentless \u2014 just three minutes later, they inflicted <strong>yet another all-out<\/strong> to regain control with a <strong>38\u201337 lead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aditya Shinde\u2019s Super Raid Seals the Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The defining moment came in the <strong>36th minute<\/strong>, when Aditya Shinde produced a <strong>four-point super raid<\/strong>, blowing the game wide open and extending Pune\u2019s lead to five points. Despite Titans\u2019 late attempts, they couldn\u2019t recover as Puneri Paltan\u2019s defense held firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, the scoreboard read <strong>50\u201345<\/strong>, marking a thrilling victory for Puneri Paltan \u2014 a performance built on grit, teamwork, and sheer resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>PKL 2025 Final: Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this victory, <strong>Puneri Paltan<\/strong> have officially entered the <strong>PKL 2025 Final<\/strong>, where they\u2019ll face <strong>Dabang Delhi K.C.<\/strong> on <strong>Friday, October 31<\/strong> at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams have shown exceptional form this season \u2014 Delhi with their experienced raiders and solid defense, while Pune\u2019s young guns have impressed everyone with their fearless gameplay. Fans can expect a high-voltage final between two evenly matched sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Night of Comeback and Courage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualifier 2 turned out to be one of the most thrilling matches of PKL 2025. Telugu Titans started strong, but Puneri Paltan\u2019s spirited comeback proved why they deserve to be in the final. Now, all eyes are on the grand finale \u2014 will Puneri Paltan lift their maiden title, or will Dabang Delhi reclaim the crown?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Puneri Paltan defeated Telugu Titans 50\u201345 in PKL 2025 Qualifier 2 to reach the final against Dabang Delhi. 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