Pro-Kabaddi League final | Paltan reign supreme against Steelers, clinch its first crown

Puneri Paltan wins Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 final, defeating Haryana Steelers 28-25 in a thrilling match.

Puneri Paltan emerged victorious in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 final, defeating Haryana Steelers 28-25 in a nail-biting encounter here at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on March 1.

This win marks the Pune-based team’s first-ever title and comes after a heartbreaking loss in last season’s final.

The low-scoring encounter was built as a defensive battle, with the two strongest defences meeting in the summit clash. However, it was Paltan’s raider Pankaj Mohite who emerged as the hero, scoring a crucial nine points and leading his team’s offensive charge.

The first half saw a close contest, with Paltan maintaining a narrow lead. A crucial four-point raid by Mohite near half-time pushed the Steelers on the brink of an all-out, but substitute raider Vishal Tate kept it in the game with a crucial touch.

The second half continued to be a tense affair, with Paltan eventually pulling away for an eight-point lead in the final two minutes. Strong defensive play by Gaurav Khatri, who secured four tackle points, helped Paltan slow down the game and secure its historic victory.

On the other hand, it was a disappointing night for the Steelers who struggled defensively, only managing six tackle points throughout the match. This was the third final defeat for Steelers’ coach Manpreet Singh, who has previously failed to cross the final hurdle with Gujarat Giants (previously Gujarat Fortune Giants)

This win continues the recent trend in PKL, where the team finishing atop the league stage emerges as the ultimate champion.