PKL 12: Where & how to watch Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas, Match 1 of Pro Kabaddi 2025
Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas to face in the PKL 12 opener.
The Pro Kabaddi League 12 (PKL 12) will kick off with a southern derby between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas. Both teams released some star players and formed a new and stronger squad for Season 12. Last year’s Titans captain will lead the Thalaivas this year.
Pawan will be partnered with Arjun Deshwal, and the fans from Tamil Nadu are eagerly waiting for the combination on the mat.
Titans focused on improving their defense by hiring the services of Shubham Shinde and Aman Antil. This match will be a contest between Thalaivas’ raiders and Titans’ defense, and the winner of this battle can start the PKL 12 with a win.
Match Details
- PKL 12 Match 1 – Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas
- Date – August 29, 2025, 8:00 PM IST
- Venue – Vizag
Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas Head-to-Head
- Matches played: 16
- Telugu Titans: 6
- Tamil Thalaivas: 9
- Draws: 1
Telugu Titans are the only opponents for the Tamil Thalaivas to have a win percentage of 50% or higher in PKL history.
Players to watch out for
Telugu Titans
Titans lacked firepower in defence last year. They have roped in Shubham Shinde to lead the backline. His presence at the corner will be crucial for the home team, as Thalaivas’ line-up will have a slew of Raiders coming in. Shubham’s synergy with the new franchise will be key for the season.
Tamil Thalaivas
Pawan Sehrawat will be the man in the spotlight as he is set to lead against his former team. The Indian skipper promised to get to full fitness and bring his best game. Nothing better than doing it against the team he represented the last two seasons.
Possible starting 7
Telugu Titans – Shubham Shinde, Vijay Malik, Sagar Rawal, Bharat Hooda, Ajit Pawar, Ashish Narwal, Aman Antil.
Tamil Thalaivas – Sagar Rathee, Arjun Deshwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Narendar Kandola, Aashish, Moein Shafaghi, Nitesh Kumar.
When and where to watch Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas PKL 12 clash?
The live-action of the Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas 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- 8:00 pm.
Streaming- Star Sports and JioHotstar.
Which teams will clash in the PKL 12 opener?
Telugu and Tamil to face in the PKL 12 opener.
Who will lead Tamil Thalaivas in PKL 12?
Pawan Sehrawat will lead Thalaivas in PKL 12.
Who will lead Telugu Titans in PKL 12?
Vijay Malik will lead Titans 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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