Bengal Warriorz: PKL History, Achievements and Social Media

Bengal Warriorz are one of the founding teams of the Pro Kabaddi League and represent Kolkata, West Bengal. Bengal Warriorz won their first and only PKL title in Season 7 (2019) by defeating Dabang Delhi 39-34 in the final. Let’s take a look at the complete journey of Bengal Warriorz from PKL Season 1 (2014) to Season 12 (2025), including their performances, achievements, key players, and social media presence. Bengal Warriorz have consistently been a competitive team in the Pro Kabaddi League and continue to represent Bengali kabaddi culture across India.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 1 (2014)

Season 1 of the Pro Kabaddi League began in 2014. Bengal Warriorz had a difficult start to their Pro Kabaddi League journey. They finished in seventh position with 24 points from 14 matches. Bengal Warriorz won only 4 games, lost 9, and tied 1 match in the inaugural season.

Bengal Warriorz struggled to find consistent form in Season 1. They could not win enough matches to qualify for the playoffs. The team exited in the group stage without making much impact. Their defense and raiding units needed improvement to compete with stronger teams like Jaipur Pink Panthers and U Mumba.

However, Bengal Warriorz showed some quality in their best performance. They beat Patna Pirates 45-31 in one match, proving they had the ability to compete. This win showed that Bengal Warriorz could perform well on good days, but they lacked consistency throughout the season.

The Bengal Warriorz team from Kolkata faced challenges in adapting to the professional kabaddi format. They needed to improve their strategy and player selection for the next season.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 2 (2015)

Season 2 of the Pro Kabaddi League took place in 2015. Bengal Warriorz continued to struggle in their second season. They finished in sixth position again with 27 points from 14 matches. Bengal Warriorz won 4 games, lost 9, and tied 1 match, similar to their Season 1 performance.

Bengal Warriorz could not improve much from their first season. The team again failed to qualify for the playoffs and exited in the group stage. Their win rate remained at 28.57%, which was not enough to compete with top teams in the Pro Kabaddi League.

In their best performance of Season 2, Bengal Warriorz beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 42-30. This victory showed that Bengal Warriorz had quality in their squad. However, they could not repeat such performances regularly to make the playoffs.

The Bengal Warriorz management needed to make changes to improve their team for Season 3. They required better players and stronger strategies to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 3 (2016 – January)

Season 3 was held in January 2016. Bengal Warriorz made a big improvement in this season. They finished in fourth position with 47 points from 14 matches. Bengal Warriorz won 9 games, lost 5, and had no ties. Their win rate improved to 56.25%.

This was a breakthrough season for Bengal Warriorz. They qualified for the playoffs for the first time in their Pro Kabaddi League history. Bengal Warriorz reached the semi-finals, showing significant improvement from their first two seasons.

In their best performance of Season 3, Bengal Warriorz beat U Mumba 52-38. This was a strong win against one of the top teams. Bengal Warriorz showed they could compete with the best teams in the league.

Although Bengal Warriorz lost in the semi-finals, their Season 3 performance was much better. The team from Kolkata finally showed they belonged in the playoffs. This season gave Bengal Warriorz confidence for future campaigns.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 4 (2016 – June to July)

Season 4 took place in June-July 2016. Bengal Warriorz had a very difficult season. They finished in eighth position with only 26 points from 14 matches. Bengal Warriorz won just 3 games, lost 9, and tied 2 matches.

This was the worst season in Bengal Warriorz history. After their good performance in Season 3, they failed to maintain that level. The team could not win enough matches and exited in the group stage. Their win rate dropped to 21.43%, which was very low.

In their best match of Season 4, Bengal Warriorz beat Puneri Paltan 35-30. However, such wins were rare. Bengal Warriorz struggled throughout the season and needed major changes for the next campaign.

The Bengal Warriorz management realized they needed to rebuild their team. They had to bring in better players and improve their overall strategy for Season 5.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 5 (2017)

Season 5 of the Pro Kabaddi League took place in 2017. Four new teams joined the league, making it 12 teams. Bengal Warriorz finished in first position with 77 points from 24 matches. Bengal Warriorz won 11 games, lost 5, and tied 6 matches.

This was a strong comeback for Bengal Warriorz. They finished third in the league stage and qualified for the playoffs. Bengal Warriorz reached Qualifier 2, showing they were back among the top teams in the Pro Kabaddi League.

Maninder Singh joined Bengal Warriorz in Season 5 after missing three seasons due to injury. He scored 190 raid points and became their star raider. His brilliant comeback helped Bengal Warriorz perform well in this season.

In their best performance, Bengal Warriorz beat Tamil Thalaivas 54-38. This high-scoring victory showed the attacking strength of Bengal Warriorz. The team from Kolkata proved they could compete for the title.

Although Bengal Warriorz could not win the championship, their Season 5 performance was very good. They established themselves as playoff contenders in the Pro Kabaddi League.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 6 (2018-19)

Season 6 was played in 2018-19. Bengal Warriorz continued their good form and finished in second position with 69 points from 23 matches. Bengal Warriorz won 12 games, lost 9, and tied 2 matches. Their win rate was 52.17%.

Bengal Warriorz reached the Eliminator in Season 6. They showed consistency by qualifying for the playoffs for the third season in a row. Maninder Singh continued to be their main raider and scored 206 raid points during the season.

In their best performance of Season 6, Bengal Warriorz beat Puneri Paltan 55-33. This was their highest-scoring match in Pro Kabaddi League history. The victory showed the quality of Bengal Warriorz raiders and defenders.

Maninder Singh became the fastest raider to score 400 and 500 raid points in the Pro Kabaddi League during this season. His brilliant raiding made him one of the best players in the league. Bengal Warriorz relied heavily on his performances.

Although Bengal Warriorz could not win the title, they proved they were one of the top teams. They qualified for the playoffs again and showed they could compete with the best.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 7 (2019)

Season 7 in 2019 was the best season in Bengal Warriorz history. They finished in second position with 83 points from 24 matches. Bengal Warriorz won 16 games, lost 5, and tied 3 matches. Their win rate was 66.67%, which was excellent.

Bengal Warriorz reached the final for the first time in their history. They faced Dabang Delhi in the final on October 19, 2019, at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. The match was very close, and Dabang Delhi led 11-3 at one stage.

However, Bengal Warriorz made a strong comeback. Captain Maninder Singh was injured and could not play in the final. Mohammad Nabibakhsh took charge and scored 10 points. Sukesh Hegde also played brilliantly in the final. Bengal Warriorz defeated Dabang Delhi 39-34 to win their first PKL title.

Maninder Singh had scored 205 raid points in 20 matches before getting injured. His leadership and raiding helped Bengal Warriorz reach the final. Mohammad Nabibakhsh scored 92 raid points and 30 tackle points in Season 7, showing his all-round skills.

In their best performance of the season, Bengal Warriorz beat Bengaluru Bulls 42-40 in a close match. This victory showed the fighting spirit of Bengal Warriorz.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 8 (2021-22)

After the COVID-19 pandemic break, the Pro Kabaddi League returned with Season 8 in 2021-22. Bengal Warriorz finished in ninth position with 57 points from 22 matches. As defending champions, Bengal Warriorz won 9 games, lost 10, and tied 3 matches.

Bengal Warriorz could not defend their title. They failed to qualify for the playoffs and exited in the group stage. This was a disappointing season after their championship win in Season 7.

Maninder Singh was retained as captain for Season 8. He scored 262 raid points and had 16 Super 10s during the season. Maninder became the third-best raider of PKL Season 8. He also achieved his career-best 9 consecutive Super 10s.

In their best performance, Bengal Warriorz beat Tamil Thalaivas 52-21. This big victory showed they still had quality. However, Bengal Warriorz lost many close matches and could not make the playoffs.

Despite Maninder Singh’s excellent individual form, Bengal Warriorz struggled as a team. They needed better support for their captain to compete with top teams.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 9 (2022)

Season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League took place in 2022. Bengal Warriorz finished in ninth position with 53 points from 22 matches. Bengal Warriorz won 8 games, lost 11, and tied 3 matches.

This was another difficult season for Bengal Warriorz. They failed to reach the playoffs and exited in the group stage. Their performance declined further from Season 8.

Maninder Singh continued as captain and scored 238 raid points in 21 matches. He became only the second player after Pardeep Narwal to reach 1,000 raid points in Pro Kabaddi League history. On November 5, he scored his career-best 20 raid points in a single match against Gujarat Giants.

In that match against Gujarat Giants, Bengal Warriorz won 50-45. This was their best performance of Season 9. However, Bengal Warriorz could not maintain consistency throughout the season.

Bengal Warriorz struggled with their defense and needed better performances from their defensive unit. The team from Kolkata required improvements to return to the playoffs.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 10 (2023-24)

Season 10 took place in 2023-24. Bengal Warriorz finished in seventh position with 55 points from 22 matches. Bengal Warriorz won 9 games, lost 11, and tied 2 matches.

Bengal Warriorz failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third season in a row. They exited in the group stage again. Their win rate was 40.91%, which was not enough to reach the top six.

Maninder Singh was named captain for Season 10. He continued to lead the raiders for Bengal Warriorz. However, the team needed more support in both raiding and defense.

In their best performance, Bengal Warriorz beat UP Yoddhas 41-37. This victory showed they could win matches, but Bengal Warriorz lacked consistency. They won 9 matches but lost 11, which kept them out of the playoffs.

Bengal Warriorz needed to rebuild their squad and bring in better players for Season 11. The team from Kolkata had not reached the playoffs since their championship win in Season 7.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 11 (2024)

Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League took place in 2024. Bengal Warriorz had a very difficult season. They finished in tenth  position with only 41 points from 22 matches. Bengal Warriorz won just 5 games, lost 14, and tied 3 matches.

This was one of the worst seasons for Bengal Warriorz since Season 4. They struggled throughout the campaign and could not win enough matches. Their win rate was only 22.73%, which was very low.

Maninder Singh was retained as captain, but he struggled with form. Fazel Atrachali led the defense, but Bengal Warriorz could not perform well as a team. They needed better coordination between raiders and defenders.

In their best performance, Bengal Warriorz beat Bengaluru Bulls 40-29. Nitin Kumar starred with 14 raid points, and Maninder Singh scored 10 points. This victory showed that Bengal Warriorz still had quality players.

However, such performances were rare in Season 11. Bengal Warriorz lost 14 out of 22 matches and exited in the group stage. The team needed major changes for Season 12.

Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 12 (2025)

Season 12 is the current season of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2025. Bengal Warriorz finished in twelfth position with 12 points from 18 matches. Bengal Warriorz won 6 games and lost 12 matches, finishing last in the standings.

This was the worst performance by Bengal Warriorz in their Pro Kabaddi League history in terms of league position. They finished at the bottom of the table and failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Devank Dalal joined Bengal Warriorz and showed good form. He scored important points for the team. In one match, Bengal Warriorz stunned Dabang Delhi with Devank scoring a Super 10.

In their best performance of Season 12, Bengal Warriorz beat Haryana Steelers 54-44. This was a high-scoring match that showed Bengal Warriorz could still win matches.

Despite winning 6 matches, Bengal Warriorz struggled with consistency. They recorded 462 raid points and 160 defense points in total. Their biggest winning margin was 10 points. However, these statistics were not enough to reach the playoffs.

The Bengal Warriorz management needs to rebuild the team for the next season. They require better players and improved strategies to return to their championship-winning form.

Season-wise Standings of Bengal Warriorz

Season	Year	Matches	Wins	Losses	Ties	Points	League Position	Final Result
Season 1	2014	14	4	9	1	24	7th	Group Stage
Season 2	2015	14	4	9	1	27	6th	Group Stage
Season 3	2016 (Jan)	14	9	5	0	47	4th	Semi-finalist
Season 4	2016 (Jun-Jul)	14	3	9	2	26	8th	Group Stage
Season 5	2017	22	11	5	6	77	1st	Qualifier 2
Season 6	2018-19	23	12	9	2	69	2nd	Eliminator
Season 7	2019	24	16	5	3	87	2nd	Champions
Season 8	2021-22	22	9	10	3	57	9th	Group Stage
Season 9	2022	22	8	11	3	53	9th	Group Stage
Season 10	2023-24	22	9	11	2	55	7th	Group Stage
Season 11	2024	22	5	14	3	41	10th	Group Stage
Season 12	2025	18	6	12	0	12	12th	Group Stage

Bengal Warriorz Award Winners and Key Players

Maninder Singh – The Captain and Star Raider

Maninder Singh is the most important player in Bengal Warriorz history. He started his Pro Kabaddi League career with Jaipur Pink Panthers in Season 1, where he helped them win the championship. He scored 137 raid points in Season 1 and finished third overall.

After missing three seasons due to injury, Maninder Singh joined Bengal Warriorz in Season 5 (2017). He made a brilliant comeback and scored 190 raid points. His return changed Bengal Warriorz’s fortunes.

Maninder Singh was named captain of Bengal Warriorz for Season 7. He led the team to their first PKL title in 2019. Although he was injured during the final, his leadership throughout the season was crucial. He scored 205 raid points in 20 matches during the championship season.

Maninder Singh became the fastest raider to score 400 and 500 raid points in the Pro Kabaddi League. He was also the second player after Pardeep Narwal to reach 1,000 raid points. His best performance was 20 raid points in a single match against Gujarat Giants in Season 9.

Maninder Singh continued as captain for Bengal Warriorz through multiple seasons. He scored over 1,200 raid points for Bengal Warriorz during his time with the team. He remains one of the best raiders in Pro Kabaddi League history.

Mohammad Nabibakhsh – The Final Hero

Mohammad Nabibakhsh made his Pro Kabaddi League debut in Season 7 with Bengal Warriorz. He played a crucial role in their championship win. As an all-rounder, Nabibakhsh scored 92 raid points and 30 tackle points during the season.

In the Season 7 final, Nabibakhsh became the hero. With Maninder Singh injured, he took charge and scored 10 points in the final against Dabang Delhi. His all-round performance helped Bengal Warriorz win 39-34.

Nabibakhsh continued his good form in Season 8. He scored 108 points and showed his value as an all-rounder. His ability to raid and defend made him an important player for Bengal Warriorz.

Fazel Atrachali – The Defensive Leader

Fazel Atrachali is an Iranian defender who has played for Bengal Warriorz for multiple seasons. He is one of the best defenders in the Pro Kabaddi League. His tackles and leadership in defense have been crucial for Bengal Warriorz.

Atrachali has been the captain of Bengal Warriorz defense for several seasons. His experience and skills make him a valuable player. He has scored numerous High 5s and Super Tackles for Bengal Warriorz.

Other Key Players

Several other players have contributed to Bengal Warriorz success. Sukesh Hegde played well in the Season 7 final with mature raiding. Ran Singh provided strong defensive support in Season 8. Nitin Kumar scored 14 raid points in a match against Bengaluru Bulls in Season 11.

Devank Dalal joined Bengal Warriorz in Season 12 and showed good raiding skills. He scored a Super 10 against Dabang Delhi, helping Bengal Warriorz end their winning streak.

Bengal Warriorz Social Media

Bengal Warriorz maintain an active presence on social media platforms to connect with fans from Kolkata and across India. The team uses social media to share match updates, player information, behind-the-scenes content, and engage with their supporters.

Social Media Platforms and Followers

Instagram: @bengal.warriors – Bengal Warriorz has approximately 236,000 followers on Instagram. They regularly post match highlights, player profiles, and team news. The Instagram account is the official platform for Bengal Warriorz in the Pro Kabaddi League.

Facebook: Bengal Warriors – Bengal Warriorz has approximately 703,000 followers on Facebook, making it their strongest social media platform. They share detailed match reports, player interviews, and fan engagement content on Facebook.

Twitter/X – Bengal Warriorz has around 90,000 followers on Twitter. They use this platform for quick match updates and live commentary during Pro Kabaddi League matches.

Total Social Media Followers – Bengal Warriorz has approximately 1.031 million total followers across all social media platforms. This makes them the seventh most-followed team in the Pro Kabaddi League.

Social Media Strategy

Bengal Warriorz focus on building their fanbase through regular engagement on social media. They share content about their players, match results, and team activities. The team represents Bengali kabaddi culture and tries to connect with fans from West Bengal.

Bengal Warriorz post highlights from their matches, showing key moments and player performances. They also share player profiles to help fans know more about their favorite kabaddi stars. The team uses hashtags like #BengalWarriorz to create identity and engagement.

The social media team of Bengal Warriorz creates content around their championship win in Season 7. They remind fans of their glory days and the historic victory over Dabang Delhi in the final.

Bengal Warriorz also feature their captain Maninder Singh and other star players in social media posts. These posts help fans connect with the players and stay updated about their performances.

Bengal Warriorz Records and Achievements

Bengal Warriorz have several important records and achievements in their Pro Kabaddi League history:

• One PKL Title (Season 7 – 2019)
• Highest points in a season: 87 points (Season 7)
• Most wins in a season: 16 wins (Season 7)
• Won 96 matches out of 235 played
• Overall win rate: 40.85%
• Maninder Singh: Second player to reach 1,000 raid points
• Maninder Singh: 9 consecutive Super 10s (Season 8)
• Mohammad Nabibakhsh: 10 points in Season 7 final

Home Stadium and City Representation

Bengal Warriorz play their home matches at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 people and provides great atmosphere for kabaddi matches. Bengal Warriorz represent the city of Kolkata and the entire state of West Bengal in the Pro Kabaddi League.

The team’s colors and jersey represent Bengali culture and pride. Fans from Kolkata and West Bengal support Bengal Warriorz passionately. The team brings the sport of kabaddi closer to the people of Bengal.

Bengal Warriorz have had an interesting journey in the Pro Kabaddi League from Season 1 (2014) to Season 12 (2025). They started with difficult seasons but improved from Season 3 onwards. Bengal Warriorz reached their peak in Season 7 when they won their first and only PKL title by defeating Dabang Delhi 39-34 in the final.

After their championship win, Bengal Warriorz have struggled to maintain that level. They have not qualified for the playoffs since Season 7. The team from Kolkata needs to rebuild and bring in better players to return to their winning ways.

Maninder Singh has been the star player for Bengal Warriorz throughout their journey. He led them to the championship as captain and scored over 1,200 raid points for the team. Mohammad Nabibakhsh, Fazel Atrachali, and other players have also contributed to Bengal Warriorz success.

With approximately 1.031 million social media followers, Bengal Warriorz maintain a strong fanbase. Their fans remember the championship win and hope for Bengal Warriorz to return to their glory days.

Bengal Warriorz continue to represent Kolkata and Bengali kabaddi culture in the Pro Kabaddi League. The team has the history and fanbase to become champions again. They need better planning, improved players, and consistent performances to achieve success in future seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League.