"Sultana crucial tackle at crucial moment" Fans react as Dabang Delhi K.C. beat Puneri Paltan to win Pro Kabaddi League Season 12

Dabang Delhi K.C. held their nerve in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi 2025 final to edge out Puneri Paltan with a final score of 31-28 on Friday, October 31. In front of a packed and jubilant home crowd at the Thyagaraj Stadium, Delhi clinched their second Pro Kabaddi League title, becoming the first home team since Season 2 to lift the prized trophy in their own city.

The final was a tense, back-and-forth battle that saw defensive masterclasses and clutch raids from both sides. While Puneri Paltan’s raiding unit, led by Aditya Shinde, delivered a brilliant performance, it was the collective experience and defensive composure of the Dabang Delhi side that ultimately sealed the win.

Neeraj Narwal and Ajinkya Pawar were the raiding heroes for Delhi, scoring 8 and 6 points respectively, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking even as the pressure mounted. Their calculated raids helped inflict the first All-Out of the match on Puneri Paltan, giving Delhi a crucial cushion in the first half.

Puneri Paltan mounted a fierce comeback, with Aditya Shinde registering a stellar Super 10 and Abinesh Nadarajan putting in a commendable effort in the defence. They reduced Delhi's lead to a single point in the final minutes after forcing a late All-Out. However, the turning point came in the very last moments when veteran defender Fazel Atrachali executed a massive tackle on Shinde, ensuring Delhi retained their three-point lead and the title.

Delhi's all-round tactical display and ability to hold firm under extreme pressure saw them deny Puneri Paltan their second consecutive title.

Here is what fans have to say about this high-octane match.

"SULTANAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Crucial tackle at crucial moment GAME MATCH TROPHY DABANG DELHI" "Congratulations Delhi for 2nd trophy 🏆 🏆 Well played Very proud of you my team @DabangDelhiKC #PKL12 Well deserved" "Greatest defender of all time" "🏆 “For You, Surjeet Bhai!” — Dabang Delhi’s Victory With a Heart. Captain Ashu Malik lifted the trophy high… not just for Delhi, but for Surjeet Narwal, the man who built this legacy. ❤️ And Surjeet’s words melted every heart - “My wife said — bring the trophy home… I’m just happy I could keep that promise.”" "THE CHAMPIONS OF PKL SEASON 12 - DABANG DELHI K.C.🏆The Celebration with Trophy.❤️"

The Pro Kabaddi 2025 Grand Final was a fitting climax to an incredible season of Kabaddi. Despite Puneri Paltan's impressive fightback in the second half, which included a late All-Out to bring the game down to a single point, Dabang Delhi KC's disciplined defensive approach, anchored by the clutch tackle from veteran Fazel Atrachali in the final seconds, proved the difference.

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Dabang Delhi K.C. Clinches Second Pro Kabaddi League Title at Home

The 31-28 victory handed Dabang Delhi K.C. their second Pro Kabaddi League title, establishing them alongside the likes of Patna Pirates and Jaipur Pink Panthers as multi-time champions. This win was particularly sweet as they became the first team since U Mumba in Pro Kabaddi League Season 2 to lift the trophy in front of their home crowd.

Under the leadership of captain Ashu Malik and the astute coaching of Joginder Narwal, the team showed remarkable consistency throughout the season, finishing as table-toppers, conquering Qualifier 1, and ultimately holding their nerve in the Grand Final to etch their name into the history books once more.

Edited by Sooryanarayanan Sesha