PKL 12: Game Changing Players for U Mumba in Upcoming Edition of Pro Kabaddi League

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 is all set to start from 29th August 2025 in Vishakapatnam where 12 best teams will be competin against each other to win Marquee event.

Vishakapatnam would be hosting for PKL after 7 years hitaus period.

Here in this article we will reveal Game Changing Players for U Mumba( in PKL Season 2) would be looking to make an impact in PKL 12.

1. Sunil Malik:

Sunil Malik is one of the most important players for U Mumba in PKL 12 where he would be expected to score points and manuever rest of the players in offence to dominate opposition in PKL 12.

Before we dive deep into his roles and responsibilities and Strength as player let’s decode his stats to be shared in the below format:

PKL 11 Total Number of Matches played: 23

Tackle Stike Rate%: 49%

Total Points Earned: 54 Points

Let’s dissect it even more further:

Not Out Percentage: 97.26%

Np pf Super Tackles: 8

High 5s: 3

Tackles Success Rate %: 42%

He is certainly one of the stalwarts in PKL where he would be expected to score points on consistent basis and manuever entire defense in such a way so that best performances could be extracted from him.

He would be looking to elevate the entire team with his immaculate consistency on the mat and his ability is to complement other players on the mat.

He is calm cool and composed under pressure where he is looking big time to go for chain tackles, and his presence of mind could be understood based on the fact that he would never go in that scenario where more then 3 defenders are allowed so that they might not get bundled out.

Sunil Malik has lead India towards various victories and his ability could be judged based on the fact that how well he marshall his troop on the mat.

Malik would be instrumental for Mumba in PKl 12 and he would be looking big time to turn around things 360 degree.

Overall his balance is too good for a defender which gives him great space to express himself in the middle.

His ability to complement with Sunil Bhainswal, as these two share great camarederie on the mat,which reflects when these two are playing in the middle.

Sunil Malik holds Key for U Mumba Franchise, it would be imperatively important to see how well he fare in Upcoming edition.

2. Ajit Chouhan:

Ajit Chouhan is another bankable players for U Mumba in PKL 12, where he would be expected to complement big time in raiding unit.

In limited time period he has established himself as one of the most exciting prospects in PKL 12.

He was drafted in the New Young Player category for U Mumba in PKL 11.

His impact in last season was electrifying where he dwells in ability to execute his skills in the crunch phase of the game.

His strength in the game could be decoded based on the fact which include- Power Raiding, clutch performances and explosiveness and clutch performances on the table.

His explosiveness on the mat makes him another important prospect in PKL 12.

Ajit Chouhan strength as raider is based on the fact that he is fast, agile and discipline on the mat which makes things extremely difficult for Opponents.

Let’s decode his statistics to be shared in the below format:

Total Number of Matches Played: 23

Raid Strike Rate %: 61%

Tackle Strike Rate %: 10%

His development as raider over the years have come big time where he could play pivotal role in strengthening U Mumba Leaderships, in vital role in making sure their offencive unit.

Given his ability, he would be looking to steal more points in times to come.

Important Questions(FAQ):

Q1. How crucial is Sunil Malik’s experience for U Mumba?
Sunil Malik’s experience is invaluable. With 23 matches and a 49% tackle strike rate last season, he brings leadership and defensive strength. His presence helps the team remain composed and disciplined during high-pressure situations.

Q2. What makes Ajit Chouhan a game-changer for U Mumba?
Ajit is explosive, agile, and fearless. His 61% raid strike rate and ability to pull off game-defining raids make him a vital part of U Mumba’s offensive lineup. His growth trajectory also hints at star potential.

Q3. Can Sunil Malik and Sunil Bhainswal form the best defensive duo in PKL 12?
Yes, the synergy between Malik and Bhainswal is already proven. Their coordination in executing chain tackles and shutting down top raiders gives U Mumba a major edge in defense.

Q4. Will Ajit Chouhan take on leadership responsibilities in the offense?
Given his impact and maturity shown in crunch moments, it’s likely that Ajit will play a leading role in the raiding department. He may even guide young raiders alongside more experienced players.

Q5. What challenges could U Mumba face in PKL 12?
While U Mumba has solid game-changers, challenges like team coordination, injuries, and pressure situations could test their mettle. It all depends on how these two players Sunil Malik and Ajit Chouhan deliver consistently on scoring basis.

6. What are U Mumba’s chances of reaching the playoffs this season?
   With leaders like Sunil Malik in defense and emerging stars like Ajit Chouhan in attack, U Mumba looks strong on paper. If the rest of the squad supports these core players, a playoff finish is well within reach.

Q-7: Is There a Tweak in Rules and Regulations ahead of PKL 12?

Answer: There might be tweak in certain rules and regulations however official confirmation is yet to come, PKL 12 is all set to begun from 29th August 2025 where 12 best teams would compete against each other for marquee event.

The Top class Kabaddi in offence and defence would be another reasons why next edition of Pro Kabaddi League would become better and bigger in times to come.

The Pro Kabaddi League is the second most important league in India after IPL(Most Popular Cricket League in India) where technological innovations, top notch offence and defensive skills would make this a very interesting contest.

The Pro Kabaddi League begun in 2014 where the most expensive player in first season was Rakesh Kumar where he was acquired for INR 12.5 Lakh.

The amount has substantially grown over the years, where the most expensive player was none other than Pawan Sehrawat who was picked by Tamil Thalaivas for 2.61 crore.

The Pro Kabaddi League over the years with Indian and International players in their arsenal to make it big in the marquee event.

The Pro Kabaddi League have also grown big time and credit should be given to all stakeholders who have worked hard behind the scenes to make this entity extremely popular.