Experience Triumphs as Dabang Delhi Clinch PKL 12 Title Over Puneri Paltan

Dabang Delhi defeated Puneri Paltan by three points in the PKL 12 final, powered by veteran Fazel Atrachali’s decisive last-minute tackle and Ashu Malik’s calm finish. Despite injuries and pressure, Delhi’s experienced players including Surjeet and Neeraj Narwal stepped up to secure their second title, proving that experience still rules the Pro Kabaddi League.

The Finals of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 saw Dabang Delhi emerging as champions after a thrilling final against Puneri Paltan. Led by coach Joginder Narwal and veteran defender Fazel Atrachali, Delhi secured a three-point win that highlighted the value of experience in crunch moments. Despite Fazel scoring just one tackle point in the final, his decisive move in the last minute against Aditya Shinde sealed Delhi’s triumph.

Ashu Malik, nursing an injury, contributed minimally, but the backup raiding duo of Neeraj Narwal and Ajinkya Pawar rose to the occasion with crucial super raids and all-outs. Delhi’s victory was built on resilience, depth, and the contributions of seasoned campaigners like Surjeet, who lifted the trophy for the first time in his ten-season career. Puneri Paltan, despite reaching their third final in four years, faltered under pressure, missing a game-changer like Mohammadreza Shadloui.

Earlier, the revamped playoff format saw eight of the twelve teams qualify after 108 league matches, with Dabang Delhi and Puneri Paltan advancing through Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 respectively. In the end, the old guard proved their worth once again as Dabang Delhi claimed their second PKL title, reminding everyone that experience still wins championships.