PKL 12: Puneri Paltan's full schedule & squad for Pro Kabaddi 2025

Puneri Paltan will start their campaign against Bengaluru Bulls in PKL 12.
Puneri Paltan have been the story of the Pro Kabaddi League in its decade-long history. Puneri had an average Season 11. They started well but lost momentum in the middle of the season and were eliminated before the playoffs. However, they have taken some positives from last season and rectified their mistakes from the previous season through retention.
They made some crucial additions to their squad. Ajay Thakur has been promoted as the head coach of Puneri Paltan in PKL 12. He joined the Paltan’s coaching staff mid-season in PKL 11 and made a decent impression.
The Arjuna Awardee led the Paltan’s management in the auction and created a balanced side to begin the proceedings for the upcoming season. Moreover, they also bought some talented players during the auction, giving them a good chance to replicate their PKL 10 success.
Let’s take a look at their full schedule and squad for PKL 12.
Puneri Paltan’s full squad-
The Season 10 champions, Puneri Paltan, are determined to return to their winning ways. With their core group of Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Pankaj Mohite, and Abinesh Nadarajan leading the charge, and the addition of star raider Sachin Tanwar, versatile Gurdeep, and experienced Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, the Paltan is ready to storm back into championship contention.
Raiders: Mohit Goyat, Aditya Tushar Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, Abhishek Tukaram Gunge (right raider), Stuwart Singh (right raider), Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh (F), Milad Mohajer (F), Sachin.
Defenders: Gaurav Khatri (right corner), Abinesh Nadarajan (right cover), Dadaso Shivaji Pujari (right corner), Sanjay Enania (right corner), Rakesh (left corner), Vaibhav S. Rabade (right cover), Rohan Ashok Tupare, Vishal Bhardwaj, Mohd. Amaan (left corner).
All-rounders: Aslam Mustafa Inamdar, Gurdeep.
Head Coach: Ajay Thakur.
Puneri Paltan’s full schedule-
Vizag (Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium)-
- Aug 29 (Friday)– Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan
- Sep 1 (Monday)– Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Giants
- Sep 3 (Wednesday)– Puneri Paltan vs Bengal Warriorz
- Sep 4 (Thursday)– Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Sep 8 (Monday)– Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates
- Sep 10 (Wednesday)– UP Yoddhas vs Puneri Paltan
Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium)-
- Sep 13 (Saturday)– Puneri Paltan vs Telugu Titans
- Sep 18 (Thursday)– U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan
- Sep 19 (Friday)– Puneri Paltan vs Haryana Steelers
Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium)-
- Sep 30 (Tuesday)– Bengal Warriorz vs Puneri Paltan
- Oct 2 (Thursday)– Puneri Paltan vs Bengaluru Bulls
- Oct 4 (Saturday)– Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Oct 8 (Wednesday)– Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba
- Oct 11 (Saturday)– Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan
- Oct 12 (Sunday)– Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Puneri Paltan
Delhi (Thyagaraj Sports Complex)–
- Oct 15 (Wednesday)– Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan
- Oct 18 (Saturday)– Telugu Titans vs Puneri Paltan
- Oct 19 (Sunday)– Patna Pirates vs Puneri Paltan
When will PKL 12 start?
PKL 12 is set to begin on Friday, August 29.
Which cities will host PKL 12?
Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi are set to host PKL 12.
Who are the defending champions of PKL?
Haryana Steelers are the defending champions of PKL. They defeated the Patna Pirates to lift their maiden title in Season 11.
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