PKL 12: Game Changing Players for Patna Pirates in Upcoming Edition of Pro Kabaddi League
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 is all set to start from 29th August 2025 where 12 teams would compete against each other for the prestigious title.
Here in this article we will reveal the Game Changing Players for Patna Pirates in Upcoming Edition of Pro Kabaddi League to be shared in the below format: ‘
1. Ankit Jagalan:
Ankit Jaglan, the defensive Mastero and most important member of this franchise and he would be keenly looking to make an impact in PKL 12..
This is renovated squad and new mission would be keenly looking to showcase consistent performances in PKL 12.
This is the revamp squad who are keenly looking to underwent significant changes in team composition and leadership changes his role would be extremely important for Patna Pirates in PKL 12.
His Story is hard earned success in itself, and he was considered one of the most exciting talent once he came on to the picture.
With his consistent performances over the years, have made him one of the most sought after defenders in PKL.
His importance in the team could be explained by the fact that he was retained by Patna Pirates using Final Bid Match (FBM Award) for 1.576 crore.
This biggest amount would add responsibility on his shoulder but considering his talent he would make sure Pirates win in this Important contest.
Let’s decode his stats in the below format:
Total Number of Matches Played in PKL 11: 25
Total Points Earned: 79 points
Tackle Strike Rate %: 56%
No of Super Tackles: 8
High 5: 4
Average Successful Tackles Per Match: 2.84
Total Tackles : 140
Tackle Success Rate %: 51%
His leadership qualities was pretty evident, in PKL 11 where he captained youthful patna side, guided them towards runner up finish which speaks a volume about this prowess as player.
All the limelight might have gone to Devank Dalal but considering the leadership and guiding the Young Patna Side, it was best performance extracted by him, in PKL 11.
The Performance would give extra confidence to him ahead of next season, as Patna Pirates last year weren’t as strong side on paper but still he made sure that he reaches in the final.
With Captain Cool “Anup Kumar” taking the charge as Coach he would be keenly looking to guide Jaglan in Leadership in order to make sure best performances could be extracted from the revamped squad in PKL 12.
Apart from his raw numbers, Jaglan would offer tactical flexibility, where he can seamlessly switch between defense and raids and score points for the side especially in the crunch situations of the game.
His anticipation, aggressive dives and risk taking ability often result in shifting momentum for his side with his brilliant Super Tackles.
He is expected to be mentor figure in the squad apart from contributing as player.
2. Maninder Singh:
Maninder Singh is another player who is certainly the another game changing player for them in PKL 12, he is the most expeienced and prolific raiders in PKL.
His experience would play keen role in ensuring Patna Pirates stay ahead of their competitors in PKL 12.
Let’s decode his stats so far in the below format:
PKL Season 11 he played Total 15 matches
Total Points Scored: 102
Raid Strike %: 48%
Tackle Strike Rate%: 33%
If we decode his states even further could be shared below:
Total Raids: 207
Successful Raid%: 48.3%
Super 10: 6
Total Raid Points: 100
Average Raid Points Per Match: 6.66
No of Super Tackles: 1
Total Tackle Points: 2
Average Successful Tackles/ Per Match: 0.06
Total Tackles: 6
Tackles Success Rate% : 17%
With 1528 raid points in 158 matches, Maninder Singh records makes him second most prolific raiders in the competition.
Fans refer him as “Mighty Mani” as his team focal point and the responsibilities on his shoulders to deliver well in PKL 12.
At the age of 35 years old, he brings invaluable experience to the squad which would play key role in ensuring that all the raiders are doing their duties very well and he should complement other raiders to make sure all of them could possibly score points for the franchise.
While not confirmed, he might be next possible leader for Patna Pirates in PKL 12.
There would be some strategic concerns as his fitness issues due to which he played less Matches in PKL 11.
The team looks revamped and good as they have players like- Ankit Jaglam, Ayan Lohchab, Sanket Sawant, Maninder Singh and Sudhakar M team looks good and they would look to replicate the same consistency unlike last year.
Overall with Jaglan and Maninder Singh would contribute big time in terms of scoring points on the mat and attaining leadership and making sure they maneuver rest of the players on the mat.
Together they would make sure they make Patna Pirates reclaim their lost dream unlike PKL 11, where they finished as runner up.
Important Questions(FAQ):
Q-1: Who are two Most Important Game Changing Players for Patna Pirates in PKL 12?
Answer: Two Game Changing Players for Patna Pirates in PKL 12 is shared below:
- Maninder Singh
- Ankit Jaglan
Their ability to score points , agility, consistency on the mat, discipline and leadership would play an important role in making sure franchise stay ahead of competition in PKL 12.
Q-2: What was Patna Pirates Performance in PKL 11? What we can expect from them in the Upcoming Season?
Answer: Patna Pirates with new revamped squad in last season still managed to enter as Runner up.
There are several things which we could expect from them in PKL 12, considering they have an experience squad this year where they would be keenly looking to make an impact in PKL 12.
Patna offence and defence looks equally good in PKL 12 and so the same performance is expected from them in PKL 12.
Q-3: Where we could watch next edition of PKL ?
Answer: You could witness next edition of Pro Kabaddi League on Star Sports Channel and the same would be streamed on Jiohotstar app.
Q-4: Who is Patna Pirates New Head Coach and what Patna Players could learn from him?
Answer: Anup Kumar became New Head Coach also known as Bonus King also known as Captain Cool where he won several games as player for the franchise as well for Indian National team all the players who would be playing under his coaching would learn the art of stealing points, staying humble and making sure they display top notch Kabaddi on the mat.
