Are These the Top 4 Teams for PKL 12 Playoffs?

As the final leg of PKL 12 kicks off in Delhi, Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi lead with 24 points each, boasting score differences of +84 and +77. Telugu Titans (16 points, +49) and Bengaluru Bulls are also in strong contention. With experienced players and rising stars, these four teams appear best placed to secure a top-four finish in the playoffs.

Going to the final leg of PKL 12 in Delhi, the race for the playoffs is heating up. The Thyagaraj Stadium will host the remaining league matches, the play-ins starting October 25, playoffs on October 26, and the Grand Finale on October 31. This season’s format allows eight teams to advance, but a few squads have clearly pulled ahead. Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi have dominated so far, each securing 12 wins in 15 matches and comfortably sitting in the top eight.

Puneri Paltan lead the table with 24 points and a score difference of +84, thanks to a strong defense and standout performances from Aditya Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, and captain Aslam Inamdar. Dabang Delhi, also with 24 points, boast the league’s best score difference of +77, driven by captain and raider Ashu Malik and defensive veterans Fazel Atrachali and Surjeet Singh. Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls are in third and fourth positions, respectively.

The Titans have momentum with a five-match winning streak, led by Bharat Hooda and captain Vijay Malik, while Bengaluru Bulls have benefited from a bold captaincy change to young defender Yogesh Dahiya and opportunities for players like Deepak Sankar and Alireza. These four teams are in the strongest position to qualify for the PKL 12 playoffs, setting up an exciting final leg in Delhi.