{"id":2597,"date":"2025-12-24T19:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T13:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2597"},"modified":"2025-12-24T19:00:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T13:30:29","slug":"upkl-season-2-all-team-squad-players-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/upkl-season-2-all-team-squad-players-list\/","title":{"rendered":"UPKL Season 2 All Team Squads and Players List: Complete Team-Wise Lineups for Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League 2025\u201326"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2<\/a><\/strong> is not just about thrilling matches and packed stadiums; it is also about the players who bring the game alive. This season, UPKL has grown bigger and stronger with 12 competitive teams<\/strong>,<\/a> each packed with young talent, rising stars, and a few experienced names ready to make a big impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest highlights of UPKL Season 2 is the strong focus on grassroots kabaddi players<\/strong>. Many of these athletes come from local tournaments and state-level competitions, and UPKL gives them a professional platform to showcase their skills. From high-priced auction buys to smart retentions, every team has carefully built its squad with a clear strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, you will find the complete UPKL Season 2 team-wise squads and players list<\/strong>, along with insights into team strengths and key players to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UPKL Season 2: A League Built on Young Talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UPKL Season 2 features a mix of returning teams from Season 1<\/strong> and new franchises joining the league for the first time<\/strong>. Each squad includes around 12\u201314 players, focusing on fast raiders, solid defenders, and flexible all-rounders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With kabaddi growing rapidly in India, UPKL has become an important stepping stone for players aiming to reach bigger leagues in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Lucknow Lions \u2013 Defending Champions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Lucknow Lions<\/strong> enter Season 2 as defending champions and one of the strongest teams in the tournament. The management has shown faith in continuity by retaining key players from last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Led by star raider Arjun Deshwal<\/strong>, the Lions have a balanced squad capable of handling pressure situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucknow Lions Squad:<\/strong>
Arjun Deshwal (Retained), Vivek Chaudhary (Retained), Arpit Saroha (Retained), Mohd Amaan (Retained), Akash Nain, Nishant Raghuvanshi, Rahul Nain, Ujjwal Panwar, Vibhor Datt, Kunal, Arya Deshwal, Kartik Baliyan, Harish Kumar Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Strength:<\/strong> Strong raiding unit and championship experience
Key Player to Watch:<\/strong> Arjun Deshwal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Awadh Ramdoots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Awadh Ramdoots have focused on creating a well-balanced squad with depth in both raiding and defence. Their auction strategy reflects long-term planning rather than just star power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awadh Ramdoots Squad:<\/strong>
Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi, Ravi Bhati, Aryadeep Deshwal, Krishan Nagar, Pawan Bhati, Saurabh Singh, Ashish Bhati, Vinod Thakur, Divyanshu Gujjar, Naman Chaudhary, Sourabh, Sandeep Varun, Vishal Yadav.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Strength:<\/strong> Squad depth and versatility
Key Player to Watch:<\/strong> Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi<\/p>\n\n\n

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3. Brij Stars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Brij Stars<\/strong> have built a squad dominated by young players and strong defensive options. Their focus is clearly on teamwork and consistency rather than individual stardom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brij Stars Squad:<\/strong>
Lucky Dhankar, Vishal Chaudhary, Robin Chaudhary, Himanshu Chaudhary, Mukul Chaudhary, Yash Kumar, Arjun Singh, Ankit Chaudhary, Somveer, Nikhil Chaudhary, Shivam Sharma, Nikhil Tevathiya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Strength:<\/strong> Defensive coordination
Key Player to Watch:<\/strong> Lucky Dhankar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. JD Noida Ninjas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

JD Noida Ninjas made headlines at the auction by signing Ashu Singh<\/strong>, one of the most expensive players this season. Playing at their home venue also gives them a psychological advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JD Noida Ninjas Squad:<\/strong>
Ashu Singh, Rachit Yadav, Manjeet (Retained), Ajay Kumar Yadav, Navneet, Alok Kumar, Krishan Mavi, Ayush Kumar, Anand Yadav, Rajdeep Kumar, Sachin Kumar, Shaurya Pratap Singh, Abhishek Yadav.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Strength:<\/strong> All-round squad with home support
Key Player to Watch:<\/strong> Ashu Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Kashi Kings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kashi Kings continue to rely on discipline and teamwork. While they may not have the biggest auction names, they are known for putting up strong fights against top teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kashi Kings Squad:<\/strong>
Sahul Kumar, Arjun Sirohi, Prashant Kumar, Vikul Lamba, Harendra Kumar, Dhananjay Kumar, Shrikant Tewathia, Vikrant Tomar, Sumit Tomar, Sonu, Vipul Chaudhary, Deepak Kumar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Strength:<\/strong> Consistent team performance
Key Player to Watch:<\/strong> Sahul Kumar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Sangam Challengers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sangam Challengers have retained their experienced core, which gives them stability and leadership on the mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sangam Challengers Squad:<\/strong>
Shivam Singh Tomar (Retained), Pankaj (Retained), Manish Kumar, Goutam Singh Tomar, Nishant Baliyan, Mayank Malik, Tushar, Suraj Nain, Aditya Panwar, Rajiv Chaudhary, Harshit, Anubhav Tomar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Strength:<\/strong> Experience and calm under pressure
Key Player to Watch:<\/strong> Shivam Singh Tomar<\/p>\n\n\n

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7. Yamuna Yoddhas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yamuna Yoddhas bring youthful energy and speed into the league. Their retained players form the backbone of the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yamuna Yoddhas Squad:<\/strong>
Ritik Sharma (Retained), Abhishek Singh (Retained), Lalit Sharma, Abhishek Panwar, Ajay Rathi, Ujjwal Nagar, Vinit Nain, Nitin Solanki, Aman Solanki, Lakshya Chaudhary, Ronak Rana, Himanshu Choudhary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Strength:<\/strong> Speed and agility
Key Player to Watch:<\/strong> Ritik Sharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Ganga Kings of Mirzapur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ganga Kings grabbed attention by signing Nitin Panwar<\/strong>, one of the top buys of the auction. The team looks powerful on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ganga Kings Squad:<\/strong>
Nitin Panwar, Ashish Nagar, Shivam, Ajay Malik, Amit Nagar, Gaurav Giri, Gaurav Bansal, Aditya Kumar, Raj Sahani, Yadav Udit, Anant Rana, Himanshu Malik, Sameer Hussain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Strength:<\/strong> Strong raiding options
Key Player to Watch:<\/strong> Nitin Panwar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Teams Joining UPKL Season 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

9. Aligarh Tigers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aligarh Tigers made the biggest splash at the auction by signing Vinay Tevathia<\/strong>, the highest-paid player of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aligarh Tigers Squad:<\/strong>
Vinay Tevathia, Kunal Bhati, Akshya Rathi, Prince Sharma, Aniruddh, Manish Kumar, Anuj, Rajat Panwar, Anas Khan, Vashu, Uday Patel, Praveen Chaudhary, Mayank Singh, Vipin Kumar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Player to Watch:<\/strong> Vinay Tevathia<\/p>\n\n\n

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10. Purvanchal Panthers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Purvanchal Panthers have gone for a steady and balanced squad with multiple all-round options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purvanchal Panthers Squad:<\/strong>
Lalit Chaudhary, Suraj Tomar, Bhanu Pratap Tomar, Nigam Chaudhary, Shakti Chaudhary, Shivam Teotia, Hritik Rathi, Vinay Khatiyan, Sachin Kumar, Vijay Gaun, Aakash Saharawat, Rohit Tomar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Gazab Ghaziabad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The newest franchise enters UPKL with a competitive and confident squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gazab Ghaziabad Squad:<\/strong>
Anil Kumar, Harsh Dhaka, Ronak Singh, Uday Dabas, Abhishek Pandey, Arpit Chahal, Aman Pawar, Aman Rana, Shaurya Singh, Hariom, Vipul Chaudhary, Gopal Sharma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Kanpur Warriors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kanpur Warriors<\/a><\/strong> have built a strong squad combining power and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanpur Warriors Squad:<\/strong>
Shubham Kumar, Azad Singh, Vivek Kumar, Ayush, Himanshu Deshwal, Vinay Baliyan, Vikram Pratap, Abhishek Kumar, Ankit Yadav, Hunny Kumar, Raghav Salaklan, Anuj Kumar Yadav, Dev Chaudhary.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The UPKL Season 2 all team squads<\/strong> clearly show how serious franchises are about building competitive teams. With a perfect mix of young talent, smart retentions, and big auction buys, this season promises intense competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the tournament progresses, many of these players are expected to emerge as future stars of Indian kabaddi. For fans, UPKL Season 2 is not just about watching matches\u2014it\u2019s about discovering the next generation of kabaddi heroes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kabaddi fans, get ready for some serious action! UPKL Season 2 brings 12 powerful teams packed with young talent and star players. Want to know which player is playing for which team? Here\u2019s the complete UP Kabaddi League Season 2 team-wise squad and players list, all in one place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2602,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,103],"tags":[105,107,106,104],"class_list":["post-2597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kabaddi-news","category-upkl","tag-upkl","tag-upkl-2025","tag-upkl-season-2","tag-uttar-pradesh-kabaddi-league","resize-featured-image"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2597","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=2597"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2597\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2601,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2597\/revisions\/2601"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}