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Pro Kabaddi Season 11 wrapped up in style in Pune as Haryana Steelers edged past Patna Pirates to clinch their maiden title at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. The Pune leg of PKL Season 11 was packed with edge-of-the-seat action, thrilling encounters and unforgettable moments. Here, we look at the top five moments from Pune in PKL Season 11.
Haryana Steelers’ trophy lifting celebration
After securing their first-ever Pro Kabaddi League title, Haryana Steelers captain Jaideep Dahiya replicated Argentine football legend Lionel Messi’s iconic 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning celebration in Pune. Under head coach Manpreet Singh, the Steelers maintained their dominance throughout PKL Season 11. With 16 wins, they topped the standings to secure direct qualification for the semi-finals. Jaideep Dahiya and his men then edged past UP Yoddhas 28-25 in the first semi-final before overcoming Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final to claim their maiden PKL title.
Ashu Malik’s awe-inspiring Super Raid vs Puneri Paltan
Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Ashu Malik delivered a raiding masterclass against Puneri Paltan in Match 102 of Pro Kabaddi Season 11 in Pune. The highlight of the encounter was Ashu Malik’s five-point Super Raid, which mesmerised fans at the stadium. With Dabang Delhi K.C. leading 12-11 in the second half, Ashu pulled off a jaw-dropping Super Raid that eliminated Gaurav Khatri, Pankaj Mohite, Mohit Goyat, Sanket Sawant and Aman. Ashu ended the match with 13 raid points as his side edged past Puneri Paltan 30-26 on their home turf.
Manjeet’s 6-point Super Raid against UP Yoddhas
Telugu Titans’ young raider Manjeet stole the spotlight with a sensational Super Raid against UP Yoddhas in Match 91 of Pro Kabaddi Season 11. Trailing 21-30, Manjeet stepped up with a six-point raid that brought the Titans right back into the contest. His electrifying speed and sharp movements on the mat left Yoddhas' defenders dazed. However, despite Manjeet’s heroic seven-point effort, the Titans narrowly lost 33-36.
Pardeep Narwal’s brilliant Super Raid vs Bengal Warriorz
Bengaluru Bulls captain Pardeep Narwal delivered a vintage performance against Bengal Warriorz in Match 104 of Pro Kabaddi Season 11 in Pune. The standout moment of the clash was Pardeep’s incredible Super Raid, which saw Fazel Atrachali, Nitesh Kumar and Pranay Rane taken out. The Dubki King continued his stellar form and later reached his Super 10 after a successful raid that removed Nitesh Kumar. Despite Pardeep finishing the match with 14 points, the Bulls succumbed to a 29-44 defeat.
Fazel Atrachali's Super Tackle vs Bhavani Rajput
Bengal Warriorz captain Fazel Atrachali led from the front with a brilliant Super Tackle against UP Yoddhas in Match 108 of Pro Kabaddi Season 11. With Bengal Warriorz trailing 25-28 in the second half, Fazel executed a sensational Super Tackle on UP Yoddhas’ star raider Bhavani Rajput, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. His defensive masterclass later helped the Warriorz salvage a tie at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune.
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