The magnificent and thrilling season of Pro Kabaddi League 2025 has concluded, and this time, the Dabang Delhi team has emerged as the champion. Delhi defeated Puneri Paltan in a fierce final match to claim the Pro Kabaddi League title for the second time.
SPORTS NEWS: In the thrilling final match of Pro Kabaddi League (Pro Kabaddi League 2025), Dabang Delhi KC once again asserted their dominance. Delhi defeated Puneri Paltan 30-28 in the final moments to clinch the PKL 2025 title. This is Delhi's second trophy, having previously won the championship in Season 8 (2022).
With this victory, Dabang Delhi has drawn level with Jaipur Pink Panthers, who have also won the trophy twice. Meanwhile, Patna Pirates still remain the most successful team, with three titles to their name.
Thrilling Final: The 'Delhi vs Pune' Battle Lasted Until the Last Second
The final match between Delhi and Puneri Paltan was nothing short of a thriller for the spectators. Initially, Puneri Paltan gained an advantage with aggressive raiding, but the Delhi team gradually made a comeback with strategic defense and smart raids. In the last three minutes of the match, the scores were tied, but Captain Ashu Malik's brilliant raid point and Neeraj Narwal's tackle turned the tide in Delhi's favor. Ultimately, Delhi created history by winning with a 2-point difference (30-28).
Ashu Malik's Captaincy and Neeraj Narwal's Strong Performance
Captain Ashu Malik's wisdom and calm demeanor were major reasons behind Dabang Delhi's victory. He kept the team balanced throughout the season and made excellent decisions at crucial moments. In the final match, Neeraj Narwal emerged as the team's hero, earning 9 raid points. Meanwhile, Vijay Malik and Mahender Singh displayed exceptional defense, often thwarting Puneri Paltan's star raiders with super tackles.
Ashu Malik said after the match, "This victory belongs to the entire Delhi family. We had decided at the beginning of the season that we would bring the trophy back to Delhi this time. All the players played unitedly, and the result is evident today."
Puneri Paltan's Dream Shattered, But Heads Held High
Puneri Paltan had a fantastic season. The team demonstrated excellent coordination and b defense throughout the tournament. Raiders like Aslam Inamdar and Mohammad Nabi Bakhsh consistently led the team to victory, but they couldn't penetrate Delhi's defense in the final. The team's coach stated, "We fell a little short, but our team performed exceptionally well throughout the season."
Congratulations to Delhi — they played exceptionally well under pressure. Despite losing the final, Puneri Paltan's journey this season was memorable, and they have shown that they will be b contenders for the title in the upcoming seasons.
