PKL 2025: Telugu Titans match list, SWOT analysis, live streaming

Pro Kabaddi League 2025: Check Telugu Titans' full match list, SWOT analysis, complete squad, and details on live telecast and streaming of all games.

The Telugu Titans are preparing for Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 with renewed ambition and a squad designed for balance under head coach Krishan Kumar Hooda. After finishing seventh in Season 11 with 66 points from 22 matches, narrowly missing the Playoffs, the Hyderabad-based franchise is determined to transform promise into performance this year.

 

PKL 2025 begins on August 29 in Vizag, the Titans’ second home. The city’s passionate fan base is expected to give the team an early lift, creating a charged atmosphere for their opener. With ₹4.531 crore invested at the Season 12 Player Auction and a settled core retained, the Titans have made their intent clear — to challenge for a maiden PKL crown.  PKL 2025 live score and match updates on August 29

 

Strengths: Depth Across the Mat

 

The Titans’ biggest strength is the squad depth in both raiding and defence. By blending seasoned performers with young talent, they have created multiple options across departments.

 

• Retained Leaders: The use of the Final Bid Match (FBM) card to keep Vijay Malik for ₹51.50 lakh was a masterstroke. With 172 raid points and 11 tackle points last season, he remains central to their plans.

 

• Raiding Firepower: The acquisition of Bharat Hooda for ₹81 lakh adds pedigree. Despite a recent dip, his 599 career raid points underline his potential. Rising star Jai Bhagwan injects flair, while retained names like Ashish Narwal and Manjeet provide depth.

• Defensive Wall: The signing of Shubham Shinde for ₹80 lakh is a major boost. With 207 tackle points from 106 games, he brings aggression and leadership. Supporting him are Aman Antil, Rahul Dagar, Amir Hossein Ejlali, Shankar Gadai, Ankit, Ajit Pawar, Avi Duhan, Sagar Rawal, and Bantu Malik, creating a pool of combinations to rotate tactically.

 

Weaknesses: Leadership and Defence Gaps

 

• Pawan Sehrawat’s Exit: The departure of the former captain leaves a glaring void. His ability to single-handedly change games and his leadership in pressure moments will be hard to replace.

• Cover Defence Fragility: Inexperience in cover positions remains a concern. Sagar Rawal is still learning, Avi Duhan is yet to debut, while Ajit Pawar and Bantu Malik lack top-tier exposure. Against elite raiders, these gaps could be costly.

 

Opportunities: Hooda’s Influence and Youth Impact

 

• The Hooda Factor: Retaining Krishan Kumar Hooda, a Dronacharya Awardee and title-winning coach with Dabang Delhi K.C., gives the squad a tactical edge. His experience in nurturing talent and managing pressure could transform the Titans’ young core.

• New Young Players: Talents like Chetan Sahu, Rohit Rathee, Nitin, and Sagar Rawal are eager to prove themselves. Used wisely, they could inject energy and unpredictability, easing the workload on senior players and surprising opponents.

 

Threats: Overreliance and Consistency Issues

 

• Form of Bharat Hooda: The team has invested heavily in him, but his last two seasons produced just 205 raid points. If he struggles early, the pressure on Vijay Malik will intensify.

• No Star Raider: Without Pawan Sehrawat, the Titans lack a talismanic match-winner like Arjun Deshwal or Naveen Kumar. This could hurt in tight contests where individual brilliance makes the difference.

• Defensive Inexperience: The lack of experience in the covers could remain an Achilles’ heel. Unless younger defenders step up quickly, opponents will exploit these weak spots.

 

PKL 2025: Telugu Titans Match List

 

First Match: August 30 vs UP Yoddhas

 

Total Matches: 18 league-stage games 

Date	Match No.	Teams	Venue
August 29, 2025	Match 1	Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas	Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag
August 30, 2025	Match 3	Telugu Titans vs UP Yoddhas	Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag
September 04, 2025	Match 13	Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Telugu Titans	Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag
September 07, 2025	Match 19	Bengal Warriorz vs Telugu Titans	Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag
September 10, 2025	Match 25	U Mumba vs Telugu Titans	Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag
September 13, 2025	Match 32	Puneri Paltan vs Telugu Titans	SMS Indoor stadium, Jaipur
September 15, 2025	Match 34	Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans	SMS Indoor stadium, Jaipur
September 17, 2025	Match 37	Telugu Titans vs Dabang Delhi K.C.	SMS Indoor stadium, Jaipur
September 19, 2025	Match 42	Tamil Thalaivas vs Telugu Titans	SMS Indoor stadium, Jaipur
September 23, 2025	Match 47	Gujarat Giants vs Telugu Titans	SMS Indoor stadium, Jaipur
September 30, 2025	Match 55	Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates	SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
October 05, 2025	Match 65	UP Yoddhas vs Telugu Titans	SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
October 08, 2025	Match 71	Telugu Titans vs Haryana Steelers	SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
October 15, 2025	Match 85	Telugu Titans vs Bengal Warriorz	Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
October 16, 2025	Match 89	Telugu Titans vs U Mumba	Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
October 18, 2025	Match 95	Telugu Titans vs Puneri Paltan	Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
October 19, 2025	Match 97	Telugu Titans vs Gujarat Giants	Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
October 22, 2025	Match 103	Haryana Steelers vs Telugu Titans	Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi

 

Telugu Titans full squad

Shankar Bhimraj Gadai, Ajit Pandurang Pawar, Ankit, Praful Sudam Zaware, Sagar, Chetan Sahu, Nitin, Rohit, Bharat Hooda, Vijay Malik, Shubham Shinde, Amir Hossein Ejlali, Ganesh Parki, Ashish Narwal, Manjeet, Jai Bhagwan, Aman, Rahul Dagar

 

Puneri Paltan kabaddi match Live Streaming and Telecast

 

Venue for Titans’ opener: Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag

 

Live Telecast in India: All matches will be broadcast on Star Sports Network

 

Live Streaming in India: Matches will be available on JioHotstar app and website