PKL 12: Where & how to watch Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan, Match 2 of Pro Kabaddi 2025
Bengaluru Bulls will open their PKL 12 campaign against Puneri Paltan.
The opening day of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 12) will see a blockbuster contest between two heavyweight defensive units. Tried and tested trio of Gaurav Khatri, Abinesh Nadarajan, and Aman of Puneri Paltan will take on Yogesh Dahiya, Ankush Rathee, and Sanjay Dhull of the Bulls.
Pune aims to continue their Season 10 performance. On the other hand, the Bulls would hope that the newly formed duo finds chemistry this season.
Sachin Tanwar will look to start afresh after a forgettable season last year. Aslam Inamdar and Pankaj Mohite will provide the support for Sachin. Akash Shinde will carry the Bulls’ raiding duties, and the left raider would like to perform against his former team.
Match Details
- PKL 12 Match 2 – Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan
- Date – August 29, 2025, 9:00 PM IST
- Venue – Vizag
Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan Head-to-Head
- Matches played: 20
- Puneri Paltan: 13
- Bengaluru Bulls: 7
- Draws: 0
Players to watch out for
Bengaluru Bulls
Akash Shinde will rejoin coach BC Ramesh at Bengaluru Bulls, having spent successful seasons with Puneri Paltan.
The 24-year-old has taken up the responsibility of vice-captaincy and will be the lead raider for the season six champions. If the left raider could hit the straps, then the Bulls would be a force to reckon with.
Puneri Paltan
Aslam Inamdar returns to lead the Puneri Paltan, having missed out last year due to injury. The Season 10 champions missed the services of the all-rounder last season, and he will look to start afresh for the season. The all-rounder will be key to Pune’s chances.
Possible starting 7
Bengaluru Bulls – Ankush Rathee, Alireza Mirzaian, Manish Dhull, Akash Shinde, Sanjay Dhull, Pankaj, Yogesh Dahiya.
Puneri Paltan – Gaurav Khatri, Aslam Inamdar, Abinesh Nadarajan, Sachin Tanwar, Gurdeep Sangawan, Pankaj Mohite, Mohd. Aman.
When and where to watch Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan PKL 12 clash?
The live-action of the Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan PKL 12 game will be telecast on Star Sports television and can be streamed live on JioHotstar.
You can tune in to Khel Now TV YouTube channel for free live streaming and every update of the match.
Time- 9:00 pm.
Streaming- Star Sports/JioHotstar.
Which teams will clash in the second match of the PKL 12?
Bengaluru Bulls and Puneri Paltan to face in the second match of the PKL 12.
Who will lead Bengaluru Bulls in PKL 12?
Ankush Rathee will lead Bengaluru in PKL 12.
Who will lead Puneri Paltan in PKL 12?
Aslam Inamdar will lead Puneri Paltan in PKL 12.
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Subhajit Chakraborty is a sports journalist and Content Associate at Khel Now. A graduate of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Delhi University, he pursues his passion for sports through writing, editing, and on-camera work. A devoted cricket fan, he admires Virat Kohli and passionately supports RCB.
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