The Pro Kabaddi League 2024 finally concluded as Haryana Steelers lifted their record-making maiden PKL title at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Sunday, December 29. Both teams came to the final with in-form squads, where both raiders and defenders contributed significantly, but it was Haryana Steelers who delivered their best 40 minutes of gameplay to lift the silverware of season 11.
With Haryana Steelers’ title win, PKL now has eight winners across its 11 seasons, while Patna Pirates (3 titles) and Jaipur Pink Panthers (2 titles) still being the only teams to lift the title more than once in PKL history.
Full list of PKL winners and runners-up
Season
Winner
Captain
Result
Runner-Up
Captain
1
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Navneet Gautam
35–24
U Mumba
Anup Kumar
2
U Mumba
Anup Kumar
36–30
Bengaluru Bulls
Manjit Chillar
3
Patna Pirates
Manpreet Singh
31–28
U Mumba
Anup Kumar
4
Patna Pirates
Dharmaraj Cheralathan
37–29
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Jasvir Singh
5
Patna Pirates
Pardeep Narwal
55–38
Gujarat Fortune Giants
Fazel Atrachali
6
Bengaluru Bulls
Rohit Kumar
38–33
Gujarat Fortune Giants
Sunil Kumar
7
Bengal Warriors
Maninder Singh
39–34
Dabang Delhi
Joginder Narwal
8
Dabang Delhi
Joginder Narwal
37–36
Patna Pirates
Prashanth Kumar Rai
9
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Sunil Kumar
33–29
Puneri Paltan
Fazel Atrachali
10
Puneri Paltan
Aslam Inamdar
28–25
Haryana Steelers
Jaideep Dahiya
11
Haryana Steelers
Jaideep Dahiya
32-23
Patna Pirates
Ankit Jaglan
Season 1 (2014): Jaipur Pink Panthers
In the inaugural final, the Jaipur Pink Panthers faced U Mumba. Jaipur dominated the match with their strategic approach and solid defence, winning 35–24. Maninder Singh's raiding prowess and Jasvir Singh's all-round performance stood out as they secured the first-ever PKL title.
U Mumba’s determination paid off in Season 2 when they defeated Bengaluru Bulls 36–30 in a hard-fought final. Anup Kumar's smart captaincy and the team's ability to handle pressure in the closing moments made the difference, ensuring their maiden title.
Season 3 (2016): Patna Pirates
Patna Pirates clinched their first PKL trophy by beating U Mumba 31–28 in a nail-biting encounter. Pardeep Narwal's exceptional raiding skills were the highlight, as he dismantled U Mumba's defence to lead Patna to victory.
Season 4 (2016): Patna Pirates
The Pirates proved their mettle yet again by defeating Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final 37–29, becoming the first and only team to date to defend their PKL title. Pardeep Narwal was unstoppable, scoring critical points, while Rajesh Mondal provided crucial support to secure their second consecutive title.
Season 5 (2017): Patna Pirates
Patna Pirates dominated Gujarat Giants 55–38 in a high-scoring final to secure their third consecutive PKL title, with Pardeep Narwal delivering a record-breaking performance. His incredible "Super Raids" left the opposition helpless, cementing Patna's status as a PKL powerhouse.
Season 6 (2018): Bengaluru Bulls
Bengaluru Bulls won their maiden title with a thrilling 38–33 victory over Gujarat Giants in the Season 6 final. Pawan Sehrawat stole the show with a match-winning 22 raid points, showcasing his brilliance under pressure and leading Bengaluru to glory.
Season 7 (2019): Bengal Warriors
Bengal Warriors edged past Dabang Delhi 39–34 in a closely contested Season 7 final. Despite the absence of their star raider Maninder Singh, Mohammad Nabibakhsh stepped up with a stellar all-round performance, sealing their first title.
Season 8 (2021–22): Dabang Delhi KC
Dabang Delhi KC defeated Patna Pirates 37–36 in one of the most thrilling PKL finals of all time in Season 8. Naveen Kumar’s dynamic raids and a resilient defence helped Delhi clinch the title by a narrow margin, marking their first championship victory.
Season 9 (2022): Jaipur Pink Panthers
Jaipur Pink Panthers reclaimed their glory in Season 9 by defeating Puneri Paltan 33–29 in the final. Arjun Deshwal’s consistent raiding and Sunil Kumar’s robust leadership guided the team to their second PKL title after an eight-year wait.
Season 10 (2023–24): Puneri Paltan
Puneri Paltan finally ended their trophy drought when they beat Haryana Steelers 28–25 in the final. Pune’s dynamic team setting, where all seven players played an all-round role, helped them seal a dominant season and walk away with the ultimate glory. Season 11 (2024): Haryana Steelers Haryana Steelers finally joined the list of PKL winners as they beat Patna Pirates in a highscoring final match by 32-23. Haryana with the win became the fourth team after U Mumba, Danbang Delhi and Puneri Palatan to lif the trophy after finishing as runner-ups in the previous season.