Ajay Thakur Reflects on Puneri Paltans Costly Errors in PKL 2025 Final

For the Puneri Paltan side, the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 Final turned into a night of regrets as coach Ajay Thakur reflected on the crucial mistakes that cost them the title against Dabang Delhi KC. Speaking after the defeat, Thakur admitted that an early tactical error shifted the game’s momentum. In the opening minutes, both Aslam Inamdar and Aditya Shinde were dismissed in the same raid while attempting an unnecessary tackle, which lowered the team’s morale.

He termed it the “biggest mistake” of the match. Thakur also highlighted another critical lapse in the closing stages, when Puneri Paltan conceded a bonus point to Neeraj Narwal instead of attempting a proper tackle. That moment, he believed, proved to be a major turning point in Delhi’s favor. Reflecting on individual performances, Thakur mentioned that Aditya appeared exhausted and could not give his full effort while escaping tackles.