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PKL 12 Final: Delhi Wins ₹3 Crore Prize in 31-28 Thriller; Atrachali’s Tackle Seals Historic Title

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 4 weeks ago | Nov 01, 2025 09:02 pm IST
PKL 12 Final: Delhi Wins ₹3 Crore Prize in 31-28 Thriller; Atrachali's Tackle Seals Historic Title

What a finish! Dabang Delhi K.C. just pulled off a stunning victory on their home turf, clinching the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 title in a nail-biting final. They defeated Puneri Paltan 31-28 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on October 31, 2025, sending their home crowd into a frenzy.

Key Takeaways

  • Champions: Dabang Delhi K.C. won their second PKL title.
  • Final Score: Delhi beat Puneri Paltan 31-28.
  • Grand Prize: Delhi took home ₹3 Crore, while Puneri Paltan received ₹1.8 Crore.
  • Season MVP: Fazel Atrachali of Dabang Delhi K.C. won the MVP award and ₹20 Lakh.
  • Historic Feat: Delhi became the first team since Season 2 to win the title at their home stadium.

A Final Decided in the Final Seconds

Look, this wasn’t just any final. It was an edge-of-your-seat thriller from start to finish. Both teams were locked in a fierce battle, trading points and refusing to give an inch. You could feel the tension inside the stadium with every single raid and every desperate tackle. But with the clock ticking down, it all came down to one man.

That man was Fazel Atrachali. With the game on the line, he executed a crucial, perfectly-timed tackle that sealed the deal for Dabang Delhi. It was a moment of pure genius from the man who would be crowned the season’s Most Valuable Player. What a way to win a championship.

The Season’s Biggest Winners

While Dabang Delhi celebrated their massive ₹3 Crore prize, they weren’t the only ones walking away with honors. The league recognized the season’s most dominant players. Here’s the thing, the talent this year was off the charts.

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  • Best Raider of the Season: Ayan Lohchab from Patna Pirates, who was an absolute machine, scoring 316 raid points. He bagged a cool ₹15 Lakh for his efforts.
  • Best Defender of the Season: It was another Patna Pirates star, Navdeep, who took this one home with 73 tackle points and a prize of ₹15 Lakh.
  • Best Emerging Player: Deepak Sankar of Bengaluru Bulls was recognized as the future of the sport, earning a prize of ₹8 Lakh.

Expert Analysis: A Truly Historic Victory

But honestly, the biggest story is where Delhi won it. Winning the PKL trophy is one thing. But winning it in front of your own screaming fans? That’s legendary. They became the first home side since U Mumba way back in Season 2 to clinch the title on their home turf. That kind of pressure is immense, and Delhi handled it perfectly.

This victory doesn’t just give them a trophy and a huge payday. It cements their legacy and proves they can perform when it matters most, turning home-ground pressure into championship fuel. Will this inspire more teams to follow suit? We’ll have to wait and see.