2025 PKL: Champion Prediction, How to Bet & Top Player Guide!

Everyone knows cricket is the most popular sport in India, but many don’t realize kabaddi has already risen big – it’s now in Season 12!

Here’s a quick look at how many teams are playing, champion predictions, betting insights, top players to watch, and when the Season 12 schedule begins.

2025 PKL Champion Prediction

Based on the odds given by betting sites, the three teams with the best chance to win the PKL 2025 title are Dabang Delhi KC, Puneri Paltan, and Haryana Steelers.

These three have the lowest odds, which means the bookies see them as the strongest contenders for the championship.

1. Dabang Delhi KC – Championship odds:5.50

Dabang Delhi K.C. has made a stunning start in the 2025 season! With 4 wins in 4 matches, they are sitting on top of the points table. The team is showing an aggressive yet perfectly balanced mix of defense and attack. Ashu Malik, with 27 raid points in just 2 games, has become the core of their success.

Their 4-match winning streak gives them strong title potential in the second half of the season. Add to that the home advantage at Thyagaraj Sports Complex and the tactical guidance of coach Joginder Narwal, and they look set to dominate the knockout stages.

Past PKL Titles: 0

2. Puneri Paltan – Championship odds:6.50

Puneri Paltan are currently ranked third on the points table! After starting the season with two straight losses, they bounced back with three consecutive wins (3 out of 5), proving their incredible resilience and strong comeback ability.

With their 2023 championship experience, the leadership of Aslam Inamdar, and the defensive strength of Gaurav Khatri, the team holds a clear edge in high-pressure playoff matches, especially on slower surfaces where they excel.

Past PKL Titles: Season 10 (2024) – 1 title

3. U Mumba – Championship odds: 9.0

U Mumba are showing a strong revival in PKL Season 12! After finishing a disappointing 10th in Season 11, they now look revitalized with the home advantage at Aksar Arena and the tactical innovations of new coach Gholamreza Mazandarani, giving them real title potential in the playoffs.

Guman Singh has already scored 19 raid points in 3 matches, while Rinku Sharma has contributed 10 tackle points in 4 games, forming the core of their attack and defense. Fans are eager to see how far they can go this season!

Past PKL Titles: Season 2 (2015) – 1 title

Top PKL Players: Best Raiders, Defenders, and All-Rounders

Top 10 Best Raiders in PKL:1.Pardeep Narwal – 1081 points、2.Maninder Singh – 1528 points、3.Pawan Sehrawat – 1318 points

• Top Raiders in PKL Season 9
• Top Raiders in PKL Season 10
• Top Raiders in PKL Season 11

Top 10 Best Defenders in PKL: 1. Fazel Atrachali、2. Surjeet Singh、3. Manjeet Chhillar

Top 10 Best All-Rounders in PKL: 1. Manjeet Chhillar、2. Sandeep Narwa、3. Deepak Niwas Hooda

The Two Strongest Active Raiders in PKL 2025

• Devank Dalal

Devank Dalal, the captain of Bengal Warriorz, scored 301 raid points in the 2024 season, earning the title of Best Raider of the season.

Known for his agile footwork and multi-angle raids, Dalal excels at breaking through defenses under pressure.

• Ashu Malik

Ashu Malik is seen as the young rising star carrying forward Pardeep Narwal’s legacy.

In the 2024 season, he contributed over 300 raid points, second only to Dalal, tying for the season’s best.

After renewing with Dabang Delhi in 2025, he has helped the team stay in the top four. Malik excels at Eagle Raids and quick reactions, achieving a success rate of over 65% even against strong defenses.

The Unmatched No.1 Raider – Pardeep Narwal

Although Pardeep Narwal retired after PKL Season 11 (2024), he is still recognized as the greatest raider in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) history, nicknamed the “Dubki King”, with a legendary status unmatched by anyone.

Narwal has accumulated 1,761 raid points, the most in PKL history, far ahead of the second-place scorer with 1,300+ points. He led Patna Pirates to three consecutive championships (2016–2018) and won five MVP awards, a record that still stands today. Read more: Pardeep Narwal PKL Records.

He is famous for his “Dubki” raids (low-dive evasions), breaking through strong defenses with a success rate of 70%. His quick decision-making and varied attacking routes make him extremely difficult for opponents to defend against.

2025 PKL Schedule – Matches across 4 cities

PKL Season 12 runs from August 29 to October 23, with almost two thrilling matches every single day! The action will take place across 4 cities – Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi. If you’re in any of these cities, don’t miss the chance to catch it live!

Visakhapatnam（Vishwanadh Sports Club）

Jaipur（SMS Indoor Stadium）

Chennai（SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium）

Delhi（Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium）

Websites to watch PKL live without subscription

You can catch the day’s PKL matches live on YouTube, JioHotstar, Flashscore, Pro Kabaddi League, and even some online casino! All of these are free to watch, but you’ll need to sign up for an account first.

PS: On YouTube, just search “Kabaddi Live Streaming” and you’ll find the channels broadcasting live.