PKL 12: 5 Teams in Contention to Reach in the Semifinal Round of Pro Kabaddi League
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 have reached towards its penultimate stage where all teams would be closely eyeing to reach in Top 8 spot initially based on new rules introduced in the marquee event instead of six teams unlike last seasons 8 teams would make the mark.
Going by Points Table there are certain teams standing on the top of points table including the likes of- Puneri Paltans and Dabang Delhi have already qualified for Playoffs and rest of the teams will be in contention to bag other six spots.
Here in this article we will mostly talk about 5 Teams who are in sure shot contention to Bag Semifinalist spot in Pro Kabaddi League to be shared in detail:
5. Bengaluru Bulls/Haryana Steelers:
These two teams have been on and off the radar when it comes to winning games in PKL 12, yes Tamil too is in the race but the biggest problem with Tamil Thaliavas, their performance is too much depended on Arjun Deshwal if the latter perform team wins otherwise they lose big time.
The other teams- Bengaluru Bulls and Haryana Steelers are not dependent too much on one player instead they have players who could play in Unit and contribute big time in sealing victory for the franchise.
If you ideally compare all these teams either Bengaluru Bulls or Haryana Steelers are most likely to reach in the semifinal spot.
4. U Mumba:
U Mumba somehow lost the shine in past few edition, they have showcased few glimpses but couldn’t convert those performances in Trophies barring Season 2.
U Mumba have amazing Sunil Malik as their skipper and the team certainly have perfect combination of Youth and Experienced players to dismantle any opponents to reach in the semifinal.
U Mumba is in perfect rythem, they are peaking at the right time in the tournament and most likely to bag the last 4 playoffs spot.
3. Telugu Titans:
Telugu Titans took some hard call ahead of PKL 12, they didn’t retain Pawan Sehwrawat and later coach Krishan Kumar Hooda stated in his interview “We took this decision consciously and we wanted to build the team around Vijay and I am 100 percent sure he would do wonders as leader”
Vijay Malik perfectly resembled the statement given by Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda, and the other players including the likes of- Bharat Hooda , Ashish Narwal and Shubham Shinde and others have stepped in and contributed big time in franchise victory.
Considering all Permutations and Combinations Telugu Titans are most likely favorites to reach in the semifinal.
2. Puneri Paltan:
Puneri Paltan is certainly the most consistent and iconic teams in PKL 12 the amazing consistency they have showcased across all venue is simply remarkable.
The Coach-Captain duo including the likes of- Ajay Thakur and Aslam Inamdar have been simply phenomenal.
The best thing about the franchise no member of the team plays for personal milestones instead of playing for team cause.
Aslam Inamdar looks a perfect leader who knows how to read situations pretty well and rotate players in his arsenal based on scenarios when it comes to crunch phases where the game is on line he comes to raid and score vital points for his side.
All the players- Aslam Inamdar, Aditya Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, Gaurav Khatri, Abhinesh Nadarajan, Mohit Goyat, Sachin Tanwar and others have contributed big time and delivered for the franchise.
They are most likely to reach in the semifinal round and dismantle any team to win marquee event.
They have already qualified for the Playoffs , it would be imperatively important to see how well they fare in coming games.
1. Dabang Delhi KC:
One team who looks clear cut winners based on how well they have played in the marquee event is none other than Dabang Delhi KC.
They have been simply exceptional in the ongoing marquee event.
Out of 14 matches he has played they have won 12 games and lost 2 encounter let me brief you on how these two losses came in the below format:
1. 1st loss came in a brain fade moment from Neeraj Narwal
2. 2nd came recently against Bengal Warriors due to timing issues where they lost by 1 point
The team whether in offence or defense looks a powerful force- Ashu Malik, Neeraj Narwal, Surjeet Narwal, Fazel Atrachali and many more who contribute big time could possibly step up and delivering match winning spree for the franchise.
Final Perspective:
Overall Dabang Delhi, Telugu Titans, Puneri Paltans and Bengaluru Bulls most probably look at the semifinal spot.
The last leg is currently played in Delhi where the playoffs would take place at the same location and the final match would be played at Tyagraj Stadium Delhi on 31st October 2025.
You can catch the remaining matches on Star Sports Channel and the same would be streamed on Jiohotstar app.
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament Stage | Penultimate stage of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 |
| Qualification Rule | Top 8 teams will qualify for playoffs (previously 6) |
| Qualified Teams | Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi KC have already qualified |
| Objective | Analyze 5 teams most likely to reach semifinals |
| 5️⃣ Bengaluru Bulls / Haryana Steelers | Both teams have displayed mixed performances but remain strong contenders. Unlike Tamil Thalaivas, who depend heavily on Arjun Deshwal, both Bulls and Steelers rely on collective team effort. Either Bengaluru Bulls or Haryana Steelers are most likely to seal a semifinal berth. |
| 4️⃣ U Mumba | Once a dominant force, U Mumba has regained rhythm this season. Led by Sunil Malik, the team combines youth and experience effectively. Former Season 2 champions, they are peaking at the right time and are serious semifinal contenders. |
| 3️⃣ Telugu Titans | The franchise took bold decisions ahead of PKL 12 by releasing Pawan Sehrawat. Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda backed Vijay Malik as captain, who has proven his leadership with consistent performances. Key contributors include Bharat Hooda, Ashish Narwal, and Shubham Shinde. Titans are among the top favorites to reach the semifinals. |
| 2️⃣ Puneri Paltan | The most consistent team of the season under Ajay Thakur (Coach) and Aslam Inamdar (Captain). Known for teamwork over personal milestones. Star performers include Aslam Inamdar, Aditya Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, Gaurav Khatri, Abhinesh Nadarajan, Mohit Goyat, and Sachin Tanwar. Already qualified for playoffs and are strong title contenders. |
| 1️⃣ Dabang Delhi KC | Dominant throughout PKL 12 with 12 wins in 14 matches. Two losses came due to: 1️⃣ Neeraj Narwal’s brain fade moment 2️⃣ 1-point loss vs Bengal Warriors. Core strength lies in both offense and defense with players like Ashu Malik, Neeraj Narwal, Surjeet Narwal, and Fazel Atrachali. Clear favorites to win the season. |
| Most Probable Semifinalists | 🥇 Dabang Delhi KC 🥈 Puneri Paltan 🥉 Telugu Titans 🎯 Bengaluru Bulls / Haryana Steelers |
| Current Venue | New Delhi – Last leg and playoff matches |
| Final Match Venue | Thyagaraj Stadium, Delhi – 31st October 2025 |
| Broadcast Partners | Star Sports Network and JioCinema (Hotstar) |
Important Questions(FAQ) :
Q-1: Who is standing at the Top of Points Table?
Answer: There is always a close contest between Dabang Delhi KC and Puneri Paltans Franchise currently Delhi stands on the top there would be brilliant contest which fans would be eagerly waiting once these two teams compete against each other in order to check who actually stands tall among these two firepower teams.
Q-2: On Social Media where you get all information related to PKL 12?
Answer: There are 12 franchise pages along with that Pro Kabaddi League official handle which gives information about all news related to PKL 12.
You can follow Kabaddi Adda too where we constantly share information related to PKL 12 matches.
Q-3: Whose Captaincy have impressed you the most?
Answer: Ashu Malik and Aslam Inamdar have been top notch and the scorecard perfectly reflect on how well these two teams have played and some of the decision taken by these two teams captain have perfectly decided the nuances of the game.
| Q.No. | Question | Answer |
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| Q-1 | Who is standing at the Top of Points Table? | There is always a close contest between Dabang Delhi KC and Puneri Paltan. Currently, Dabang Delhi KC stands at the top of the points table. Fans are eagerly waiting for the clash between these two power-packed teams to see who truly stands tall among them. |
| Q-2 | On Social Media where you get all information related to PKL 12? | All 12 franchise pages regularly post updates along with the official Pro Kabaddi League handle, which shares every detail related to PKL Season 12. You can also follow Kabaddi Adda, where consistent updates, match insights, and player performances from PKL 12 are shared in real time. |
| Q-3 | Whose Captaincy has impressed you the most? | Ashu Malik (Dabang Delhi KC) and Aslam Inamdar (Puneri Paltan) have been the standout captains of PKL 12. Their leadership, quick decision-making, and composure under pressure have directly reflected in their teams’ dominant performances throughout the season. |
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, have been exceptional in terms of the few rules changes done be it playing for results and brilliant tie breaker method which have added more flavor in the game.
Overall the quality of Kabaddi Played in the tournament have been exceptional and the innovative skills- Be it offence and defense have taken the standard of Pro Kabaddi League at distinct level for sure.
There are certain areas which needs improvement which include- Umpiring, technical issues related to timings and clarity in terms of coaches or players leaving the event midway doesn’t make any sense at all.
If these things could be improved the league could come to term and achieve significant milestones in Kabaddi.
Overall it has been a successful PKL 12 with several high moments
