The grand finale of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 promises a contest worthy of the occasion as Dabang Delhi K.C. take on Puneri Paltan at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday, October 31. It’s a clash that pits consistency against experience, defensive discipline against attacking flair, and two sides who’ve been the league’s standout performers all season. The journey to the final has been strikingly similar for both teams, who finished in the top two on the points table. Dabang Delhi, the season 8 champions, edged past Puneri Paltan in a dramatic 6-4 tiebreaker in Qualifier 1 after the scores were locked 34–34 in regulation time. Led by captain Ashu Malik and coached by former Dabang Delhi skipper Joginder Narwal, the capital side has shown remarkable grit in crunch moments – an attribute that’s been their hallmark through the season. Puneri Paltan, meanwhile, bounced back in style, winning their Qualifier 2 clash against Telugu Titans to seal their third final appearance in four seasons. Under Aslam Inamdar’s leadership and Ajay Thakur’s coaching prowess, the Paltan have set the benchmark this season, finishing atop the league table and boasting one of the most balanced squads in PKL 12. Their ability to rotate raiders and maintain defensive shape has made them a nightmare for opposition teams.
Published: October 30, 2025 12:57 pm
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