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Puneri Paltan Win 5 Straight, Seal Top 8; Coach Thakur’s Bold Warning to Dabang Delhi in PKL 12

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 4 days ago | Oct 12, 2025 08:02 pm IST
Puneri Paltan Win 5 Straight, Seal Top 8; Coach Thakur's Bold Warning to Dabang Delhi in PKL 12

Puneri Paltan is absolutely on fire. They just smashed the Tamil Thalaivas 36-23 on October 12, 2025, locking in their fifth straight victory and officially booking a spot in the top eight of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12. This isn’t just a win; it’s a statement.

Key Takeaways

  • Five in a Row: Puneri Paltan has now won five consecutive matches, showing incredible form.
  • Playoffs Secured: Their 36-23 victory over Tamil Thalaivas on October 12 guaranteed them a spot in the PKL 12 top eight.
  • Star Performers: Pankaj Mohite (9 points) and captain Aslam Inamdar (7 points) led the charge in their latest win.
  • Top-of-the-Table Clash: A massive game against league-leaders Dabang Delhi is next, scheduled for October 12 at 8:00 PM IST.

What a Dominant Run

Look, winning in the PKL is tough. But winning five matches back-to-back? That’s something special. The Paltan have built some serious momentum. Before crushing the Thalaivas, they convincingly won the Maharashtra derby against U Mumba 37-27 on October 8. They’re not just winning; they’re dominating with a perfect mix of sharp raiding and rock-solid defense.

Against the Thalaivas, it was a total team effort. Raider Pankaj Mohite was unstoppable, racking up 9 crucial points. Captain Aslam Inamdar wasn’t far behind, adding 7 points to the board. And in defense? Gurdeep was a wall, securing a High Five. This is the kind of balance that wins championships.

The Captain and The Coach

A huge part of this success story is the leadership. Head Coach Ajay Thakur can’t stop praising his captain, Aslam Inamdar. He called him a “thoughtful and composed” leader who plays for the team, not for himself. That’s high praise. It’s this selfless attitude that’s giving young guns like Aditya Shinde a chance to shine.

And Shinde is grabbing that chance with both hands. The young raider has already scored an incredible 106 raid points this season, including six Super 10s. His 12-point performance against U Mumba was just a glimpse of his massive potential. You’ve got to love a team that builds its future while winning in the present.

Next Up: The Delhi Showdown

So, what’s next? Only the biggest match of their season so far. Puneri Paltan, currently second on the table with 22 points, is set to face the table-toppers, Dabang Delhi. This isn’t just another game; it’s a battle for the top spot. The clash is happening on October 12 at the Thyagraj Sports Complex in Delhi, and you won’t want to miss it.

Is the coach worried? Not at all. Ajay Thakur laid it out plain and simple. “If we continue to play like this, there’s nothing to worry about,” he said. That’s the confidence of a team that knows they’re at the peak of their powers. But can they dethrone Delhi? We’re about to find out. What’s your prediction for this epic clash?