{"id":2505,"date":"2025-11-01T20:29:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T14:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2505"},"modified":"2025-11-01T20:29:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T14:59:15","slug":"pro-kabaddi-league-2025-dabang-delhi-kc-prize-money-pkl-12-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-league-2025-dabang-delhi-kc-prize-money-pkl-12-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Dabang Delhi K.C. Crowned PKL 2025 Champions \u2013 Know How Much Prize Money They Won!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The grand finale of the <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 (PKL) Season 12<\/a><\/strong> witnessed a thrilling finish as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/dabang-delhi-k-c\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1697\">Dabang Delhi K.C.<\/a><\/strong> edged past <strong>Puneri Paltan<\/strong> with a close <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-league-2025-winner-pkl-12\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2487\">31\u201328 victory<\/a><\/strong>. With this win, Delhi lifted the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-league-2025-winner-pkl-12\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2487\">PKL trophy for the second time <\/a><\/strong>\u2014 their first title came back in Season 8. The high-octane final kept fans on the edge of their seats till the very last second, proving once again why kabaddi is one of India\u2019s most intense sporting spectacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL 2025 Prize Money: Who Won What?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like every season, the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 rewarded its best teams and players with crores in prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Champion (Dabang Delhi K.C.)<\/strong> \u2013 \u20b93 Crore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Runner-up (Puneri Paltan)<\/strong> \u2013 \u20b91.8 Crore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most Valuable Player (MVP)<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Fazel Atrachali<\/em> (Dabang Delhi K.C.) \u2013 \u20b920 Lakh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raider of the Season<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Ayan Lohchab<\/em> (Patna Pirates) \u2013 \u20b915 Lakh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defender of the Season<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Navdeep<\/em> (Patna Pirates) \u2013 \u20b915 Lakh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Delhi\u2019s captain <strong>Fazel Atrachali<\/strong> was named the <strong>Most Valuable Player<\/strong> of the season for his brilliant defensive game and leadership skills. His crucial tackles and on-field presence made all the difference in high-pressure moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Patna Pirates missed out on the title, their youngsters made headlines. <strong>Ayan Lohchab<\/strong>, who was the <em>Best New Young Player (NYP)<\/em> last season, won the <strong>Raider of the Season<\/strong> award, while <strong>Navdeep<\/strong> bagged the <strong>Defender of the Season<\/strong> trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-2025-awards-prize-money-best-raider-defender-mvp\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2496\">PKL 2025 Awards &amp; Prize Money List: Who Was Named Best Raider, Defender, and MVP of the Season?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Historic Win for Dabang Delhi K.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delhi\u2019s performance throughout PKL 12 was a mix of solid defense, intelligent raiding, and calm composure under pressure. The final clash against Puneri Paltan was a true test of experience versus youth, and Delhi\u2019s strategy worked perfectly when it mattered the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Half: Neeraj &amp; Ajinkya Set the Tone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the very first minute, Dabang Delhi showed intent. Raiders <strong>Neeraj Narwal<\/strong> and <strong>Ajinkya Pawar<\/strong> gave Delhi an early edge with back-to-back successful raids. Neeraj\u2019s <em>super raids<\/em> left Puneri\u2019s defense struggling to regroup. By the 20th minute, Delhi had inflicted an <em>all-out<\/em> and extended their lead to 20\u201314. The first half ended with Delhi comfortably ahead by six points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Second Half: Puneri Paltan Fights Back, Fazel Stands Tall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second half saw Puneri Paltan mount a strong comeback. Raiders <strong>Aditya Shinde<\/strong> and <strong>Pankaj Mohite<\/strong> brought the scoreline to 25\u201328, making the contest nerve-racking. But Delhi\u2019s experienced captain <strong>Fazel Atrachali<\/strong> once again stepped up at the crucial juncture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When just one point separated the two sides in the final minute, Fazel pulled off a match-defining tackle on Aditya Shinde \u2014 a moment that sealed the championship for Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cFazel\u2019s Tackle\u201d \u2013 The Hero Moment of PKL 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With only 30 seconds left on the clock, the scoreboard read <strong>Delhi 30 \u2013 Puneri 28<\/strong>. Puneri Paltan sent Aditya for the final raid, hoping for a miracle. But Fazel Atrachali, known for his precision and calmness, executed a perfect ankle hold, earning Delhi their winning point. The stadium erupted as the final whistle confirmed <strong>Dabang Delhi K.C. 31 \u2013 Puneri Paltan 28<\/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>List of All Pro Kabaddi League Winners (Season 1\u201312)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Season<\/th><th>Champion Team<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Season 1<\/td><td>Jaipur Pink Panthers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 2<\/td><td>U Mumba<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 3<\/td><td>Patna Pirates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 4<\/td><td>Patna Pirates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 5<\/td><td>Patna Pirates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 6<\/td><td>Bengaluru Bulls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 7<\/td><td>Bengal Warriors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 8<\/td><td>Dabang Delhi K.C.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 9<\/td><td>Jaipur Pink Panthers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 10<\/td><td>Puneri Paltan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 11<\/td><td>Haryana Steelers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Season 12<\/td><td>Dabang Delhi K.C.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Makes Dabang Delhi So Successful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Delhi\u2019s triumph isn\u2019t just about star players \u2014 it\u2019s about team balance, consistency, and clever management. The franchise has combined experienced names like Fazel Atrachali with young energetic talents, creating a winning formula that works season after season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From tactical planning to calm execution under pressure, Dabang Delhi K.C. has truly mastered the art of modern kabaddi.<\/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: A Testament to India\u2019s Growing Kabaddi Power<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Kabaddi League 2025 once again showcased that India\u2019s traditional sport is now a professional, high-intensity, world-class game. Delhi\u2019s fans celebrated in style as their team lifted the trophy and \u20b93 crore in prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With such thrilling performances, it\u2019s clear \u2014 <strong>\u201cDelhi\u2019s Dabangai\u201d is back, stronger than ever!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The grand finale of Pro Kabaddi League 2025 ended with a nail-biting finish as Dabang Delhi K.C. defeated Puneri Paltan 31\u201328 to lift their second PKL title. Here\u2019s a look at how much prize money Delhi earned, along with the complete list of PKL 12 awards and winners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2506,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[47,26,98,28],"class_list":["post-2505","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pro-kabaddi-league","tag-dabang-delhi","tag-pkl-12","tag-pkl-12-final","tag-pro-kabaddi-winners","resize-featured-image"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2505","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=2505"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2505\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2509,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2505\/revisions\/2509"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2505"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}