PKL 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Puneri Paltan crush U Mumba 40-22; Hosts Jaipur beat Bengal 45-41
Hosts Jaipur won at home against Bengal while Puneri Paltan won the Maharashtra Derby on the night quite convincingly.
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The Pro Kabaddi League 2025 is all set to resume action with the start of its second leg in Jaipur. Fans can expect a thrilling evening at the SMS Indoor Stadium, which will host another set of exciting encounters today.
In the opener, the home side Jaipur Pink Panthers, led by Nitin Rawal, take on the Bengal Warriorz, while the nightcap will see U Mumba lock horns with Puneri Paltans, both teams eager to get maximum points on the night.
Match 1: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengal Warriorz
Jaipur Pink Panthers kicked off their home leg in style with a hard-fought 44-41 victory over Bengal Warriorz in Match 40 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 at the SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur. The game lived up to its billing, as both teams produced a high-octane contest from start to finish.
Bengal began the match on the front foot, with captain Devank and raider Manprit combining well to take an early 5-3 lead. However, Jaipur responded swiftly, led by a stellar performance from Nitin Kumar, who finished with 14 points. Iranian star Ali Zafardanesh provided crucial support with 8 points of his own.
Jaipur surged to a 30-20 lead early in the second half, but Bengal mounted a late comeback through Devank (9 points) and Manprit (7 points). Despite the pressure, Jaipur held their nerve in the final minutes to seal the win.
With this result, Jaipur continue to solidify their position in the top half of the table, while Bengal will need to bounce back quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengal Warriorz Probable Starting 7s
Jaipur Pink Panthers playing 7: Deepanshu Khatri, Ali Choubtarash, Aashish, Nitin Kumar, Reza Mirbagheri, Sahil Satpal, Nitin Rawal (C)
Bengal Warriorz playing 7: Nitesh Kumar, Devank (C), Mayur Kadam, Omid Mohammadshah, Parteek, Manprit, Ashish
Match 2: U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan
The Maharashtra Derby returns as U Mumba take on Puneri Paltan in Match 40 of PKL Season 12 at the SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur. Both teams are in the top three and among the league’s best defensive sides. Puneri Paltan top the charts in average tackle points, with Gaurav Khatri leading in both tackle strike rate and average points. Remarkably, all four of their defenders have registered High 5s. While U Mumba’s defense has dipped lately, Vijay Kumar stood out in their last game. This high-stakes clash will also see champion captains Sunil Kumar and Aslam Inamdar face off.
U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan Probable Starting 7s
U Mumba playing 7:Rinku, A. Zafardanesh, Sunil Kumar (C), Anil, Parvesh Bhainswal, Ajit Chouhan, Vijay Kumar
Puneri Paltan playing 7:Gaurav Khatri, Aditya Shinde, Abinesh Nadarajan, Pankaj Mohite, Gurdeep, Aslam Inamdar (C), Vishal Bhardwaj
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10:17 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Puneri Paltan get all points!
Puneri Paltan get all the 2 points as they beat U Mumba in the Maharasthra Derby by the score of 40-22. Gurdeep with 5 points for the side.
10:08 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Puneri Paltan running away with it!
Puneri Paltan now leading 28-17 with 5 minutes left in the tie as their 2 points is all but confirmed tonight. Multiple players including skipper Gurdeep pitching in for the Paltan.
9:58 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Can U Mumba fight back?
Amirmohammad contuing to contribute for U Mumba as they are still fighting for something from the game with the score at 22-14 with 10 minutes left in the tie.
9:56 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd half kicks off!
The final 20 minutes begin as Puneri Paltan lead 22-13 with 12 minutes left in the game.
9:51 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Puneri Paltan still with the lead!
With 15 minutes left in the tie, Puneri Paltan still hold a 20-12 lead with Gurdeep (4), Sachin and Abinesh (3 pts each) helping the side stay on top.
9:37 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Half-time!
Puneri Paltan take the lead at halftime as they lead by 15-10 with Sachin (3) and Gurdeep (4) pitching in for them!
9:31 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 9-6 to U Mumba!
U Mumba leading 9-6 with 5 minutes left in the half as they look to increase the gap now.
9:28 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Scores level!
It is 5-5 now with 9 inutes left in the 1st half at the moment. Azirmohammad pitching in for U Mumba for now.
9:23 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Puneri Paltan with the lead!
10 minutes into the game and Puneri Paltan have a slender 5-4 lead at the moment.
9:17 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd tie begins!
The Maharasthra Derby kicks off as both teams U Mumba and Puneri Paltan looking to get one over the other tonight.
9:04 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Jaipur get hard fought win!
Jaipur Pink Panthers get a home win tonight as they beat Bengal Warriorz 44-41 tonight with Nitin and Ali starring for the hosts.
8:52 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Still hope for Bengal?
Bengal Warriorz have cut the lead slightly to 38-30 with 5 minutes left in the tie but need a super raid or tackle in order to get something from the game tonight.
8:49 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Bengal fighting back!
Devank (9 pts) and Manprit (7 pts) are trying hard to get Bengal back into the tie but have a tough task ahead of them.
8:46 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Jaipur lead still!
Jaipur lead 34-27 with 10 minutes left in the tie.
8:36 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd half begins!
Jaipur leading 30-20 with Nitin (12) and Ali (6) contributing well.
Topics : Pro Kabaddi League
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First Published: Sep 18 2025 | 7:26 PM IST
