{"id":2487,"date":"2025-10-31T21:54:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2487"},"modified":"2025-10-31T21:54:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:24:43","slug":"pro-kabaddi-league-2025-winner-pkl-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-league-2025-winner-pkl-12\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 2025 Winner: Dabang Delhi KC beat Puneri Paltan to win their second Pro Kabaddi title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL 2025)<\/a><\/strong> came to an electrifying end on 31st October 2025<\/strong>, as Dabang Delhi KC<\/strong> lifted the championship trophy after defeating Puneri Paltan<\/strong> in a nail-biting final at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, New Delhi<\/strong>. Delhi clinched the title with a narrow 31-28 victory<\/strong>, marking their second PKL championship win<\/strong>, the first being in Season 8 (2021-22)<\/strong> when they beat Patna Pirates in the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dabang Delhi Crowned Champions of PKL Season 12<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This season of Pro Kabaddi began on 29th August 2025<\/strong>, featuring 12 teams<\/strong> battling it out across India\u2019s major cities \u2014 Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Jaipur<\/strong>, and Delhi<\/strong>. After nearly two months of thrilling raids, strong tackles, and unforgettable comebacks, it was Dabang Delhi<\/strong> who emerged victorious, dethroning the champions of Season 10, Puneri Paltan<\/strong>, in front of a roaring home crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s victory was special not just because it came after three years, but also because it was a hard-fought win against one of the most consistent teams in PKL history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Puneri Paltan\u2019s Consistent Run Continues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Puneri Paltan once again showed why they\u2019re among the strongest sides in recent PKL seasons. They\u2019ve reached the final in three of the last four seasons<\/strong> \u2014 finishing runner-up in Season 9<\/strong>, champion in Season 10<\/strong>, and now runner-up again in Season 12<\/strong>. Despite a valiant performance in the final, they fell just short this time, missing out on back-to-back titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Thrilling Final Battle in Delhi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The grand finale between Dabang Delhi KC<\/strong> and Puneri Paltan<\/strong> was nothing short of a kabaddi classic. Both teams started aggressively, matching each other raid for raid and tackle for tackle. By the end of the first half<\/strong>, Delhi had taken a 20-14 lead<\/strong>, thanks to some composed raiding and disciplined defending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second half<\/strong>, Puneri Paltan mounted a strong comeback. Their defenders turned up the heat, and a crucial all-out<\/strong> brought them right back into the contest, reducing Delhi\u2019s lead to just one point. The tension inside the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium was at its peak as the clock ticked down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With only a minute left<\/strong>, the score difference was a mere one point<\/strong>, but in the dying seconds, Fazel Atrachali<\/strong>, the experienced Iranian defender and Delhi\u2019s captain, produced a stunning tackle on Aditya Shinde<\/strong>, sealing the win for Dabang Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Performers of the Final<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For Dabang Delhi KC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Neeraj Narwal<\/strong> led the charge with 9 points<\/strong>, displaying smart raiding and agility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ajinkya Pawar<\/strong> added 6 points<\/strong>, while Ashu, Surjeet, Saurabh Nandal<\/strong>, and Anurag<\/strong> contributed 2 points each<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Skipper Fazel Atrachali\u2019s single but decisive tackle point<\/strong> proved to be the game-changer that ensured Delhi\u2019s second title.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For Puneri Paltan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Aditya Shinde<\/strong> was their star raider with 10 points<\/strong>, consistently challenging Delhi\u2019s defense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pankaj Mohite<\/strong> and Abinesh<\/strong> scored 4 points each<\/strong>, while Gaurav Khatri (3 points)<\/strong> and Gurdeep (2 points)<\/strong> added value in defense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Captain Aslam Inamdar<\/strong> and Mohammad Aman<\/strong> chipped in with a point each, but their combined effort fell just short.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Delhi\u2019s Redemption and Glory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      For Dabang Delhi, this victory was a story of redemption and resurgence. After their Season 8 triumph, the team had faced ups and downs but came back stronger in Season 12 with a balanced mix of youth and experience. Under Fazel Atrachali\u2019s calm leadership and with players like Neeraj Narwal and Ajinkya Pawar stepping up, Delhi showcased a perfect blend of strategy, composure, and fighting spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      PKL 12 Final Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Category<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Date<\/strong><\/td>31 October 2025<\/td><\/tr>
      Venue<\/strong><\/td>Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, New Delhi<\/td><\/tr>
      Winner<\/strong><\/td>Dabang Delhi KC<\/td><\/tr>
      Runner-Up<\/strong><\/td>Puneri Paltan<\/td><\/tr>
      Final Score<\/strong><\/td>31 \u2013 28<\/td><\/tr>
      Delhi\u2019s Titles<\/strong><\/td>2 (Season 8 & Season 12)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      The PKL 2025 Final<\/strong> was everything kabaddi fans could ask for \u2014 intensity, drama, and a perfect climax to an exciting season. Dabang Delhi KC<\/strong> proved that consistency, teamwork, and calm under pressure can conquer even the toughest of opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With this victory, Delhi have once again etched their name among the most successful teams in Pro Kabaddi League history<\/strong>, while Puneri Paltan will look to come back stronger next season to reclaim their lost crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What a season it has been \u2014 full of thrills, tackles, and unforgettable kabaddi moments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Pro Kabaddi League 2025 Winner \u2013 Dabang Delhi KC defeated Puneri Paltan 31-28 in the PKL Season 12 Final at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi. Read full match highlights, top performers, and stats here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,24],"tags":[26,98],"class_list":["post-2487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pro-kabaddi-league","category-kabaddi-news","tag-pkl-12","tag-pkl-12-final","resize-featured-image"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2487"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2492,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487\/revisions\/2492"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}