PKL 2025 Play-offs HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi beat Puneri to qualify for final; Patna eliminates Bengaluru
Bulls' Shubham Bitake produced a historic moment today by registering the first-ever seven-point raid in PKL history, surpassing Pardeep Narwal's record
PKL 2025 Play-off day 2 highlights
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 playoffs reached a thrilling stage today at Delhi’s Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, where two high-stakes encounters determined the next step toward the grand finale. The day began with Patna Pirates despite Bengaluru's brilliant fightback securing 46-37 victory in Eliminator 2. They will now face Telugu Titans in Eliminator 3 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, The qualfier 1 match between Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi later in the day went into tie-breker after both teams finished level 34-34 after 40 minutes. However, in the tie breaker Dabang Delhi beat Puneri Paltan 6-4 to book their place in the final of season 12. Puneri Paltan will now face winner of Eliminator 3 on Wednesday in another chance of qualifying for the final.
Eliminator 1: Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates
Patna Pirates extended their winning streak to eight matches with a dominant 46–37 win over Bengaluru Bulls in Eliminator 2 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Monday. The victory booked them a spot in Eliminator 3, where they will face Telugu Titans on Wednesday.
Star raider Ayan once again stole the spotlight with a stunning 19-point performance, while the Pirates’ defence remained rock-solid throughout the contest. For the Bulls, Shubham Bitake produced a historic moment by registering the first-ever seven-point raid in PKL history, surpassing Pardeep Narwal’s record.
The match began evenly, with both teams trading early points. But Ayan’s brilliant raids soon turned the tide as Patna inflicted the first all out, racing to a 9–3 lead. The Pirates built on that momentum, tightening their grip with another all out to finish the first half leading 27–13.
The Bulls fought back after halftime through Bitake’s record-breaking super raid and a strong tackle by Alireza Mirzaian, which helped them enforce an all out and narrow the deficit. However, the Pirates quickly regrouped, maintaining composure under pressure. Deepak’s timely tackles and Ayan’s relentless scoring ensured they never lost control.
By the final minutes, Patna had restored a comfortable lead and managed the game expertly to seal a comprehensive victory. Their balanced mix of aggressive raiding and disciplined defence once again proved decisive, keeping their championship hopes alive as they head into the next knockout clash against the Telugu Titans.
Qualifier 1: Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi
Dabang Delhi K.C. secured a dramatic 6–4 tiebreaker win over Puneri Paltan in Qualifier 1 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Monday night. The game finished 34–34 in regulation time, marking the third tie between these two sides this season, before Delhi held their nerve to seal a spot in the final.
The contest began with Saurabh Nandal and Abinesh Nadarajan making early defensive statements for their respective teams. Delhi pulled ahead with strong tackles from Sandeep and Surjeet Singh, and Ashu Malik’s Do-or-Die raid extended their advantage. However, Gurdeep’s Super Tackle brought Puneri back within one point at 7–6 after ten minutes.
Delhi struck first with Ashu Malik’s multi-point raid, inflicting the game’s first all out to take a five-point lead. But Puneri Paltan, led by Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite, stormed back. Defensive brilliance from Abinesh Nadarajan, Gurdeep, and Vishal Bhardwaj earned them an all out in return, levelling scores at 16–16 by halftime. The first half saw more defensive dominance with 16 tackle points compared to 11 raid points, as Delhi held a slim 18–17 lead at the break.
Puneri began the second half brightly, with Aslam Inamdar and Aditya Shinde turning momentum their way. A Super Raid by Shinde and two crucial tackles from Gaurav Khatri handed them a five-point lead after enforcing their second all out. Shinde completed his Super 10, and Puneri looked in control with ten minutes remaining.
However, Dabang Delhi refused to surrender. Neeraj Narwal’s Super Raid and another all out reduced the gap to just one point in the final two minutes. A last-minute tackle from Sandeep levelled the game at 34–34, forcing a thrilling tiebreaker.
In the shootout, Delhi gained an early edge through Saurabh Nandal’s tackle, before Akshit Dhull and Ashu Malik sealed the deal to complete a 6–4 victory. The win sent Dabang Delhi K.C. straight into the PKL 12 final, while Puneri Paltan will get another shot at qualification in Qualifier 2 on Wednesday.
10:39 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Delhi beat Pune
Dabang Delhi beat Puneri Paltan 6-4 in the tie-breaker to book their place in the final of season 12. Puneri Paltan will now face winner of Eliminator 3 on Wednesday in another chance of qualifying for the final.
10:28 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Tie breker rule
In the Pro Kabaddi League 2025, if a match ends in a tie after regular time, a five-raid shootout is conducted to determine the winner. Each team nominates five different raiders, and both sides alternate raids. Only points scored during raids count — there are no outs or revivals in this phase.
Both teams must field seven players, and the standard baulk line also serves as the bonus line during the shootout.
If the score remains tied after five raids each, the Golden Raid rule comes into effect. A fresh toss determines which team raids first, and the team that scores in that raid is declared the winner.
10:26 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Match in tie-breaker
The third clash of season 12 between Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi have gone into tie-breaker. Delhi made a strong comeback and covered points in the last 10 minutes to push the match into the tie-breker round.
Final score: Puneri Paltan 34-34 Dabang Delhi
10:15 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Last five minutes
35": The last five minutes of the match is now underway and Pune is only leading by 4 points. Still anybody's game.
Score: Puneri Paltan 31-27 Dabang Delhi (2nd half)
10:05 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Pune in lead
30": Puneri Paltan enforces another all-out on Dabang Dekhi and hacve ecteded their lead to 5 points.
Score: Puneri Paltan 28-23 Dabang Delhi (2nd half)
10:00 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Back on level terms
25": The seesaw battle in the match continues as the scores are level once again.
Score: Puneri Paltan 20-20 Dabang Delhi (2nd half)
9:54 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Second half underway
The second half of the Qualifier 1 match of PKL 2025 between Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi is now underway.
9:46 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: First half concludes
20": The first half of the match concludes with Dabang Delhi leading Puneri Paltan by 1 point.
Score: Puneri Paltan 17-18 Dabang Delhi (1st half)
9:39 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Delhi extends the lead
15": dabang Delhi enforces another all-out on Pune and have extened the lead to 7 points.
Score: Puneri Paltan 8-15 Dabang Delhi (1st half)
9:27 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Pune fighting back
10": Puneri Paltan is fighting back with back to back super tackles.
Score: Puneri Paltan 6-7 Dabang Delhi (1st half)
9:20 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Delhi with early lead
5": Dabang Delhi have taken crucial early lead in the match and are looking in good touch.
Score: Puneri Paltan 1-4 Dabang Delhi (1st half)
9:15 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES PUN vs DEL: Second match udnerway
The second match of the day, i.e., Qualifier 1 between Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi is now underway. The winner today will qualify directly for Final.
9:06 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES BEN vs PAT: Final five minutes
Patna Pirates despite Bengaluru's brilliant fightback has secured 46-37 victory in Eliminator 2. They will now face Telugu Titans in Eliminator 3 on Tuesday.
Final Score: Bengaluru Bulls 37-46 Patna Pirates
8:57 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES BEN vs PAT: Final five minutes
35": Last five minutes of the match is now underway and it is still anybody's match. Patna or Bengaluru who will qualify for the Eliminator 3. Stay tuned to find out.
Score: Bengaluru Bulls 31-41 Patna Pirates (2nd half)
8:49 PM
PKL 2025 Play-offs day 2 LIVE SCORE UPDATES BEN vs PAT: Bulls on fire
30": Shubham with a brillaint 7 points raid have enforced all-out on Patna and the match is wide open now.
Score: Bengaluru Bulls 29-36 Patna Pirates (2nd half)
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First Published: Oct 27 2025 | 6:45 PM IST