Pro Kabaddi 2025 Points Table: Standings, Playoffs & Top Players

If you’ve been tracking the Pro Kabaddi League this season, the points table has been a tight race. Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C. are locked on 26 points each at the top (Pro Kabaddi official standings), while the new play-in format adds pressure for every team.

Current league leader: Puneri Paltan (26 points from 18 matches) ·
All-time top raider: Pardeep Narwal (1,695 raid points) ·
All-time top defender: Fazel Atrachali (445 successful tackles) ·
Playoff format: Top 4 direct, play-ins for 5th & 6th

Which teams are qualified for playoffs in PKL 2025?

Playoff format of PKL 2025

• Teams ranked 1st to 4th after the league phase advance directly to the semifinals.
• Teams ranked 5th to 8th enter play-in eliminators (Sporting News).
• The winners of two play-in matches (5th vs 8th, 6th vs 7th) claim the remaining playoff berths.
• The top two teams meet in Qualifier 1; the winner advances directly to the final.
• Teams finishing 3rd and 4th enter mini‑qualifiers (Sporting News).

Current top four teams

Eighteen matches into the league phase, the top four are:

• Puneri Paltan – 26 points (13 wins) (Pro Kabaddi)
• Dabang Delhi K.C. – 26 points (Pro Kabaddi)
• Bengaluru Bulls – 22 points (Wikipedia)
• Telugu Titans – 20 points (Wikipedia)

Play-in contenders

• U Mumba – 20 points (Pro Kabaddi)
• Patna Pirates – 16 points (Pro Kabaddi)
• Jaipur Pink Panthers – 16 points (Pro Kabaddi)
• UP Yoddhas – 14 points (Pro Kabaddi)

The implication: with only two direct semi‑final spots, the race for 1st and 2nd remains intense, while teams in the bottom half still have a mathematical chance via play‑ins.

Does Abhishek Bachchan still own Jaipur Pink Panthers?

History of Jaipur Pink Panthers ownership

• The Jaipur Pink Panthers franchise was launched in 2014 as part of the Pro Kabaddi League.
• Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan acquired the co‑ownership stake that same year (Wikipedia).

Abhishek Bachchan’s role

• Bachchan remains the co‑owner for the 2025 season; no change in ownership has been reported (Wikipedia).
• He is actively involved in team promotions but does not manage day‑to‑day operations.

The pattern: celebrity ownership brings visibility, but Bachchan’s Panthers have struggled on the mat this season, sitting 8th with 16 points.

Who is the No 1 raider in kabaddi?

Pardeep Narwal’s record raid points

• Pardeep Narwal holds the all‑time record for most raid points in PKL history with 1,695 raid points (Wikipedia).
• He is widely considered the No.1 raider in the sport, known as the “Dubki King.”

Current season top raider (if known)

• As of the latest matches, the current season’s top raider is not officially confirmed in available research, but Narwal remains the all‑time leader.

Other top raiders

• Notable raiders include Pawan Kumar Sehrawat, who has consistently ranked among the top five raiders in previous seasons.

Why this matters: Narwal’s record has stood for seasons, and no active raider has come close, cementing his legacy as the benchmark for raiding excellence.

Who is Kabaddi’s no. 1 defender?

Fazel Atrachali’s tackle record

• Fazel Atrachali holds the record for most successful tackles in PKL history with 445 successful tackles (Wikipedia).
• He is widely regarded as the best defender in the league, earning the moniker “Sultan of the mat.”

Other top defenders in PKL history

• Other elite defenders include Vishal Bhardwaj and Ravinder Pahal, who have consistently ranked among the top tacklers.

The catch: Atrachali’s defensive dominance often forces opponents to rely on raiders, which can backfire if the rest of the defense is weak.

What is the Pro Kabaddi 2025 points table?

Current standings as of October 2025

Five points separate the top four from the chasing pack, with middle‑table teams still within striking distance of a play‑in spot.

• Puneri Paltan – 26 pts (13 wins) (Pro Kabaddi)
• Dabang Delhi K.C. – 26 pts (Pro Kabaddi)
• Bengaluru Bulls – 22 pts (Wikipedia)
• Telugu Titans – 20 pts (Wikipedia)
• U Mumba – 20 pts (Pro Kabaddi)
• Patna Pirates – 16 pts (Pro Kabaddi)
• Jaipur Pink Panthers – 16 pts (Pro Kabaddi)
• UP Yoddhas – 14 pts (Pro Kabaddi)

Points system

• Win = 2 points, loss = 0 points (Pro Kabaddi)
• Matches tied at the end of regulation are decided by golden‑point raiding; the winner earns 2 points, the loser 1.
• Net Run Rate (NRR) is used as the tie‑breaker when points are equal.

The catch: with NRR as tiebreaker, every point margin matters—especially for teams hovering near the play‑in cutoff.

Timeline

• September–October 2025 – PKL Season 12 league phase (ESPN)
• 2025-10-25 – Play-in 1 (New Delhi) (ESPN)
• 2025-10-26 – Eliminator 1 (New Delhi) (ESPN)
• Finals: date and venue TBD

Clarity check

Quotes

“Puneri Paltan finished at the top of the table, winning 13 of its 18 matches.”

– Sportstar (established sports publication)

“The 2025 PKL season begins on August 29 in Vishakhapatnam.”

– ESPN (global sports network)

As the league phase wraps up, the real pressure starts now. For teams like Patna Pirates and Jaipur Pink Panthers, the next few matches will determine whether they secure a play‑in spot or face elimination. The PKL 2025 points table reveals which franchises rise and which fall.

The full details of the Pro Kabaddi 2025 points table provide the final standings and playoff qualifiers for the season.

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