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Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan Set for PKL Season 12 Final Showdown
Two top kabaddi teams, Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan, are playing in the big championship game of Season 12.
They've been the best teams all year and are very evenly matched.
They have played each other three times already this season, and each game was so close that it needed extra points to decide the winner.
Dabang Delhi has a strong captain named Ashu Malik and won the championship before.
Puneri Paltan has a balanced team and is playing in their third final in four years.
The game is being held in Delhi, which is Dabang Delhi's home city.
Coaches from both teams say that their team's unity and working together have been very important.
This final is expected to be very exciting and could be decided by just a few points in the last moments of the game.
Dabang Delhi K.C. will face Puneri Paltan in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Final on October 31 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium.
Both teams finished in the top two of the league standings, indicating a highly competitive final.
This season, all three previous encounters between Dabang Delhi and Puneri Paltan were decided by tie-breakers.
Dabang Delhi, led by captain Ashu Malik, are season 8 champions aiming for another title on home turf.
Puneri Paltan, under Aslam Inamdar and coached by Ajay Thakur, seek to win after a heartbreak in the previous season's final.
- Who
- Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan
- What
- Clash in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Final
- Where
- Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
- When
- Friday, October 31
- Why
- To determine the champion of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12.
Dabang Delhi K.C.
Puneri Paltan
Team Strengths
Dabang Delhi K.C.
Relies on Ashu Malik's explosive raids and experienced campaigners like Fazel Atrachali and Saurabh Nandal; strong defensive unit with confidence in closing out tight games.
Puneri Paltan
Boasts a balanced squad with strong leadership from Aslam Inamdar, effective rotation of raiders, and a synchronized, composed defense that thrives on teamwork.
Season History
Dabang Delhi K.C.
Season 8 champions, showing remarkable grit in crunch moments; aiming for another title.
Puneri Paltan
Finished atop the league table; aiming to overcome last season's final heartbreak; third final appearance in four seasons.
Team Composition
Dabang Delhi K.C.
Combines experienced campaigners with a growing defensive unit.
Puneri Paltan
Combines youth, depth, and discipline with a rock-solid defense and fearless raiding department.
Key facts
- Event
- Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Final
- Teams
- Dabang Delhi K.C. vs. Puneri Paltan
- Date
- Friday, October 31
- Venue
- Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
- Season 12 Performance
- Both teams finished in the top two on the points table.
- Previous Encounters This Season
- All three matches went into a tie-breaker.
Quotes
Joginder Narwal
Dabang Delhi K.C. head coach
“I’m extremely proud of this group – we’ve grown together. From the young players to the senior ones, everyone has stepped up. This isn’t about one individual; it’s about the collective spirit. The way they’ve fought through challenges and stayed united makes me believe this team deserves every bit of success it gets.”
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Ajay Thakur
Head coach
“When I took over as coach, I knew the foundation had to be about togetherness. You can’t build a champion side overnight – it takes time, trust and discipline. What I’m most proud of is how united these boys are; their love for each other shows in how they play. We’ve shown all season that we belong at the top, and now it’s about staying calm and giving it everything one last time.”
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