Puneri Paltan in PKL: Performance, records, ownership – All you need to know
PKL 10 champions Puneri Paltan represent the city of Pune in the Pro Kabaddi League. Puneri Paltan play their home matches at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. The team is currently coached by Ajay Thakur, while Aslam Inamdar is the captain of the side. Puneri Paltan have been part of the competition since the inaugural season in 2014. In their debut season, Puneri Paltan finished right at the bottom of the table. Puneri Paltan franchise in the Pro Kabaddi League is owned by Insureko Sports Pvt. Ltd.
Puneri Paltan’s performance in the Pro Kabaddi League:
Puneri Paltan haven’t had the most remarkable run in the Pro Kabaddi League. However, they have been outstanding in the last few seasons. After reaching the playoff stage in seasons eight and nine, the Paltan emerged champions in season 10. However, Aslam Inamdar’s injury hampered their performance in the last season, finishing eighth.
Season 1: Eighth position
Season 2: Eighth position
Season 3: Semi-final
Season 4: Semi-final
Season 5: Eliminator
Season 6: Group stage exit
Season 7: 10th position
Season 8: Eliminator
Season 9: Runners-up
Season 10: Champions
Season 11: Eighth position
Records:
Puneri Paltan won their first PKL title in season 10. They defeated Haryana Steelers in the final to lift their maiden Pro Kabaddi League trophy. The Paltan exhibited one of the most dominating performances that season as they lost only two games out of 24 matches. The Puneri Paltan have qualified for the playoffs in six out of the 10 seasons in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Patna Pirates PKL 12 Squad
Skipper Aslam Inamdar has recovered fully and is back in the team. They have bolstered their raiding department by adding Sachin Tanwar. In the defense, Vishal Bhardwaj is another notable addition.
Raiders: Mohit Goyat, Aditya Tushar Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, Abhishek Tukaram Gunge (right raider), Stuwart Singh (right raider), Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh (F), Milad Mohajer (F), Sachin.
Defenders: Gaurav Khatri (right corner), Abinesh Nadarajan (right cover), Dadaso Shivaji Pujari (right corner), Sanjay Enania (right corner), Rakesh (left corner), Vaibhav S. Rabade (right cover), Rohan Ashok Tupare, Vishal Bhardwaj, Mohd. Amaan (left corner).
All-rounders: Aslam Mustafa Inamdar, Gurdeep.
Head Coach: Ajay Thakur.
