PKL 12 Road to Final with Three Teams Still in the Trophy Race

After the completion of the league stage, the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 entered its knockout phase with eight teams battling for the coveted title. As per the new format, the top four teams directly entered the playoffs, while the remaining four competed in play-ins for a place in the eliminators. In the play-ins, Jaipur Pink Panthers defeated Haryana Steelers 30-27, and Patna Pirates beat U Mumba 40-31, leading to the eliminations of Haryana and Mumbai.

Patna Pirates then dominated Jaipur 48-32 in Eliminator 1 to stay alive. In the Mini Qualifier, Telugu Titans overcame Bengaluru Bulls 37-32, sending the Bulls to Eliminator 2, where they lost 37-46 to Patna Pirates. However, the Pirates’ campaign ended in Eliminator 3 after a 39-46 defeat to the in-form Telugu Titans. Meanwhile, in Qualifier 1, Dabang Delhi edged out Puneri Paltan 6-4 in a tie-breaker after a 34-34 stalemate, securing the first spot in the final.