Pro Kabaddi League Season 12: The Grand Final Battle Between Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi for PKL 12 Title 

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 is ending with one of the most important matches of the year. On October 31, 2025, two teams, Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi will face each other at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi. This match will decide the champion of the season (PKL 12).

Throughout this season, both Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi KC have shown excellent skills and teamwork. They finished the league stage with the same number of points – 26 points each after playing 18 matches. Puneri Paltan was at the top of the table, while Dabang Delhi KC was just behind them because of score difference. This made them the strongest teams in the whole competition.

The Path of Puneri Paltan to the Grand Finale

Puneri Paltan had a strong run in the league stage. They won 13 matches out of 18 and lost only 5. Their attack was very powerful. They had 804 total raids in the league stage and scored 405 points through raiding. Their defense was also good, with 494 tackles and 281 successful ones. They gave their team 234 defensive points.

Their playoff journey was challenging. In the first playoff match on October 27, they faced Dabang Delhi KC. This match was very tight. After 40 minutes, both teams had scored 34 points each. The match went to a tiebreaker where only one raider from each team played. Dabang Delhi won this tiebreaker 6-4 and moved to the grand final directly.

However, Puneri Paltan got another chance. They played in the second qualifier on October 29 against Telugu Titans. This time, they played with great strength. They won the match with a score of 50-45. Aditya Shinde was the hero of this match. He scored 21 points for his team. His raids were smart and difficult to stop. Pankaj Mohite also helped by scoring 10 points. These two players led their team to victory and secured a spot in the championship match.

The Path of Dabang Delhi KC to the Championship

Dabang Delhi KC also had a strong league stage. Like their opponents, they won 13 matches and lost 5. In attack, they had 756 total raids and scored 378 points. In defense, they had 438 tackles in the entire league stage. They got 29 all-outs, which showed their defensive strength.

Their route to the championship match was simpler. They won the first qualifier on October 27 and got a direct entry. They defeated Puneri Paltan in a very close tiebreaker match. Winning this tiebreaker was important for them because it meant they could rest before the biggest match of the season.

Now they wait at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, which is their home ground. Playing at home often gives a team an advantage because their supporters are there to cheer for them and boost their confidence.

Star Players Who Will Lead Their Teams

Aditya Shinde is the main raider for Puneri Paltan. He has been scoring many points throughout this season. In the second qualifier match, he got a Super 10 with 21 points. His raiding style is smart. He knows how to move on the mat and how to get past defenders. He is one of the reasons why his team was so strong in the league stage.

Pankaj Mohite is another key player for the Pune-based team. He scores points through raids too. He is very good at doing Super 10s. When both Aditya and Pankaj play well together, their team’s attack becomes very hard to stop.

For defense, they have solid players who make good tackles and stop the other team from scoring easily.

Ashu Malik is the main player and captain of Dabang Delhi KC. He is a raider who scores many points through his smart and aggressive play. In the league stage, he played 12 matches and scored 148 points. He had 146 raid points from his raiding efforts. He also got seven Super 10s and seven Super Raids. This shows how good he is at scoring. His average of 12.16 raid points per match is very high compared to other raiders in the league.

Fazel Atrachali is from Iran and is one of the best defenders in the Pro Kabaddi League. He plays for Dabang Delhi and makes many tackles. His defense skills are excellent. He has been playing kabaddi for many years and knows all the tricks and techniques. His tackles help his team stop the other team’s raiders and prevent them from scoring.

How Both Teams Compare

Both teams finished the league stage with equal points. However, one team had a better point difference, which is why they were at the top. Both teams have strong attack and defense capabilities. Both teams know how to raid and how to defend against raids.

When we look at raids, one team had 804 total raids and the other had 756. The raid success rate was slightly different between the two. One team’s defense was slightly better in terms of success percentage, while the other team had more raiders who scored more than 10 points in a match.

Both teams got many Super 10s and Super Raids during the league stage. One got 11 Super Raids while the other got 18. This shows both teams had raiders who could perform really well and score 10 or more points in a single match.

History and Background of Both Teams

Puneri Paltan started playing in the Pro Kabaddi League in 2014. They played many seasons but did not win the title for a long time. Then in Season 10, which was in 2023, they finally won their first title. That was a big moment for the team and their fans. Now they want to win their second championship.

Dabang Delhi KC also started in 2014. For many years, they also did not win. But in Season 8 in 2022, they won their first title. They beat Patna Pirates with a score of 37-36. That match was very close too, just like the match on October 27. Now they want their second title this year.

Both teams know what it takes to win the biggest match. Both have tasted success before in the Pro Kabaddi League. Both have experienced players who have played in big matches many times. This is why both teams are strong competitors.

What Happened in Their Previous Meetings

This season, both teams played each other twice in the league stage. Both matches ended in a tie. They got the same points in both matches. This shows how balanced and evenly matched both teams are. Neither team could beat the other in the league stage.

Then they met again in the first qualifier on October 27. This time too, one team (Dabang Delhi) won through the tiebreaker. So both teams have played three matches now against each other, and results are decided in the tie-breaker.

The Championship Details

The match will be held on October 31, 2025. The time is 8:00 PM IST. The venue is the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports and can also be watched on JioCinema. Fans can watch this important match on these platforms.

The match will last 40 minutes, divided into two halves of 20 minutes each. If both teams have equal points after 40 minutes, there will be a tiebreaker. In the tiebreaker, one raider from each team gets a turn to score points. The team that gets more points wins the tiebreaker and becomes the champion.

Why This Match Is Important

This is the biggest match of the season in the Pro Kabaddi League. One team will win the title, and one will not get the trophy. The winner gets to be called the champion of the season. They will get a trophy and prize money. More importantly, they will have the honor of being the best team of the year.

For one team, winning would be their second title. They won once before in Season 10. Getting another title would show they are becoming a strong team that wins regularly and can maintain their winning form.

For the other team, another title would mean they are consistent winners. Their first title was in Season 8. Another title now would show they can win again and are not just a one-time champion.

Both teams have trained very hard throughout the season. Their players are skilled and experienced in professional kabaddi. Their coaches have made good plans and strategies. Now everything comes down to one match.

Only one team will leave the stadium as the champion. Only one team will lift the trophy and get the title. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports and JioCinema, so fans around the world can watch and enjoy this exciting moment. This is the match that everyone in the kabaddi world is waiting for. This is when the winner will be decided.