Pro Kabaddi League is a marquee event in Indian sport, merging the traditional game of kabaddi with global recognition. Since the league's start in 2014, champions have been crowned each season, showcasing intense competition and extraordinary performances.
This blog explores the PKL winners list and celebrates these teams' journey to glory. So, let's revisit the memorable moments, from the first title holders to the latest champions of PKL all season winners.
Pro-Kabaddi All Season Winners List
Below is the table summarising the winners, runner-ups, and final scores of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) seasons to date:
Let's have a look back at PKL's champions so far and what's next in the journey:
Season 1 (2014) Pro Kabaddi Winner: Jaipur Pink Panthers
The Jaipur Pink Panthers won the first season of Pro Kabaddi. Despite a rocky start, they won 10 out of the 14 league matches that season. Under the captaincy of Maninder Singh, who scored 137 points, the team defeated U Mumba in the final by 9 points. Maninder's Super 10 performance was a defining moment of their campaign, and it helped the team book its place on the PKL winners list.
Season 2 (2015) Pro Kabaddi Winner: U Mumba
In PKL Season 2, U Mumba was incomparable, winning 12 out of 14 league matches. They recorded the most tackle points (196) and the highest average tackles per match (12.25). In the final, U Mumba defeated Bengaluru Bulls by 6 points, with Shabeer Bappu’s game-changing Super Raid sealing their victory. This victory secured U Mumba's place in the Pro Kabaddi winners list.
Season 3 (2016) Pro Kabaddi Winner: Patna Pirates
In the 3rd PKL season, Patna Pirates won their maiden Pro Kabaddi title, defeating defending champions U Mumba by 3 points in the thrilling final. Pardeep Narwal, with 116 raid points, was the man to watch, while Rohit Kumar, with 7 points in the final, was declared MVP. Sandeep Narwal added to the cause with the second-most tackle points-53-as Patna Pirates made it strong in the PKL winners list.
Season 4 (2016) Pro Kabaddi Winner: Patna Pirates
In Season 4, Patna Pirates won their second consecutive Pro Kabaddi title, becoming the first team to do so. Pardeep Narwal led the charge with 133 raid points, while Fazel Atrachali anchored the defence with 52 tackle points. In the final, Narwal scored 16 points, leading Patna to an 8-point victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers, solidifying their place in the PKL all season winners list.
Season 5 (2017) Pro Kabaddi Winner: Patna Pirates
In the fifth PKL season, Patna Pirates created history as they pulled off a dominating hat-trick of PKL titles. Pardeep Narwal was the top performer, breaking several records, including the highest raid points-369 and most super raids-18. One of his raids, an 8-point raid against the Haryana Steelers, was an unforgettable moment. Patna Pirates defeated Gujarat Giants by 17 points in the final and reaffirmed the superiority of Patna there in the Pro Kabaddi winners list.
Season 6 (2018) Pro Kabaddi Winner: Bengaluru Bulls
In Season 6, the Bengaluru Bulls, led by Rohit Kumar, won their first-ever Pro Kabaddi title in grand style. Pawan Sehrawat was the season's star performer, bagging the MVP title after scoring as many as 282 points. He played an incredible game against Gujarat Fortunegiants in the final, scoring as many as 22 points to help the Bengaluru Bulls win their first championship with a score of 38-33. This victory is etched in the PKL winners list as one of the most competitive seasons.
Season 7 (2019) Pro Kabaddi Winner: Bengal Warriors
In the seventh season of PKL, the Bengal Warriors won their first-ever Pro Kabaddi title in a pulsating final against Dabang Delhi K.C. With captain and lead raider Maninder Singh, who scored 205 points this season, out due to a severe injury, Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh performed a match-winning Super 10 in the final to help Bengal Warriors win by 5 points.
Season 8 (2021-22) Pro Kabaddi Winner: Dabang Delhi K.C.
In PKL Season 8, Dabang Delhi K.C. claimed their first-ever Pro Kabaddi title by defeating Patna Pirates in a nail-biting final by just 1 point. Under the brilliant captaincy of Naveen Kumar, with 207 points, for whom it was the second successive MVP, Delhi's triumph was a team effort. The contributions came from Vijay Malik, who had a Super 10 as well. This win meant Dabang Delhi K.C. was the sixth different team to win a PKL title and secure their spot in the PKL Winners List.
Season 9 (2022) Pro Kabaddi Winner: Jaipur Pink Panthers
In Season 9, 2022, the Jaipur Pink Panthers won their second Pro Kabaddi title by beating Puneri Paltan with a margin of 4 points. Arjun Deshwal received the MVP award for leading raiding charts with 296 points. Sunil Kumar's defensive effort and match-winning High 5, Ankush's record tackle points-89, helped team Jaipur win and thus find a spot among the most noticed teams in the PKL Winners List.
Season 10 (2023) Pro Kabaddi Winner: Puneri Paltan
Finally, in Season 10, Puneri Paltan claimed their maiden Pro Kabaddi title as they defeated Haryana Steelers by 3 points. MVP Aslam Inamdar had great company, including defender Gaurav Khatri and raiders Mohit Goyat and Pankaj Mohite. All-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui ended up topping the tackle points chart.
Looking Ahead: Who Will Join the Pro Kabaddi All-Season Winners List in 2024?
As Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 gets underway, all eyes will be on which team ultimately emerges to feature in the elite PKL winners list. Given the fierce competition and individual standout performances this season, one can look forward to adding more memorable moments to the Pro Kabaddi all season winners list. Stay tuned for more thrilling action and historical wins! To play the Pro-Kabaddi fantasy league, download the
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