PKL 12: Why did Aslam Inamdar & other big names miss tonight's clash against Telugu Titans

Puneri Paltan have qualified for the PKL 12 Playoffs.

The Telugu Titans are set to host Puneri Paltan in match 95 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 12) at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, October 18.

Telugu Titans are placed third in the PKL 2025 points table with 16 points from 15 matches, including eight wins and seven losses. They have a score difference of 42 thus far in the ongoing edition of the Pro Kabaddi League.

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On the other hand, Puneri Paltan are placed atop the standings with 26 points and a score difference of 108 from 16 matches, courtesy of 13 wins and three losses. The PKL Season 10 champions are guaranteed a direct entry into the playoffs and will finish with a top-two spot.

After the Pune-based franchise secured a place in the PKL 2025 playoffs, many big names are out of the match against the Telugu Titans.

Why have Puneri Paltan dropped several players tonight?

Puneri Paltan have dropped skipper Aslam Inamdar, defenders Gaurav Khatri & Vishal Bhardwaj, raider Mohit Goyat, and all-rounder Gurdeep from their starting lineup for the match against the Telugu Titans.

A few other key players are named in the substitutes and might get some game time on Saturday. Raiders Aditya Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, and defender Abhinesh Nadarajan are part of the substitutes list.

Puneri Paltan head coach Ajay Thakur stated that the franchise will rest their senior and regular players for the remaining matches to prevent injuries and give players enough rest and recovery time ahead of the PKL 2025 playoffs.

He also added that the team will give opportunities to the youngsters and other players who haven’t had enough game time so far this season.

Puneri Paltan have two league stage matches remaining this season. They are taking on the Telugu Titans on Saturday (October 18) and will lock horns with Patna Pirates on Sunday (October 19) before ending their group stage campaign.

The Pune-based franchise will be back in action on Monday, October 27, against Dabang Delhi in Qualifier 1 of PKL 2025.

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