The Pro Kabaddi League 2024 finally concluded as Haryana Steelers lifted their record-making maiden PKL title at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Sunday, December 29. Both teams came to the final with in-form squads, where both raiders and defenders contributed significantly, but it was Haryana Steelers who delivered their best 40 minutes of gameplay to lift the silverware of season 11.
With Haryana Steelers’ title win, PKL now has eight winners across its 11 seasons, while Patna Pirates (3 titles) and Jaipur Pink Panthers (2 titles) still being the only teams to lift the title more than once in PKL history.
Full list of PKL winners and runners-up
Season | Winner | Captain | Result | Runner-Up | Captain |
1 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | Navneet Gautam | 35–24 | U Mumba | Anup Kumar |
2 | U Mumba | Anup Kumar | 36–30 | Bengaluru Bulls | Manjit Chillar |
3 | Patna Pirates | Manpreet Singh | 31–28 | U Mumba | Anup Kumar |
4 | Patna Pirates | Dharmaraj Cheralathan | 37–29 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | Jasvir Singh |
5 | Patna Pirates | Pardeep Narwal | 55–38 | Gujarat Fortune Giants | Fazel Atrachali |
6 | Bengaluru Bulls | Rohit Kumar | 38–33 | Gujarat Fortune Giants | Sunil Kumar |
7 | Bengal Warriors | Maninder Singh | 39–34 | Dabang Delhi | Joginder Narwal |
8 | Dabang Delhi | Joginder Narwal | 37–36 | Patna Pirates | Prashanth Kumar Rai |
9 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | Sunil Kumar | 33–29 | Puneri Paltan | Fazel Atrachali |
10 | Puneri Paltan | Aslam Inamdar | 28–25 | Haryana Steelers | Jaideep Dahiya |
11 | Haryana Steelers | Jaideep Dahiya | 32-23 | Patna Pirates | Ankit Jaglan |
Season 1 (2014): Jaipur Pink Panthers
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In the inaugural final, the Jaipur Pink Panthers faced U Mumba. Jaipur dominated the match with their strategic approach and solid defence, winning 35–24. Maninder Singh's raiding prowess and Jasvir Singh's all-round performance stood out as they secured the first-ever PKL title.
Season 2 (2015): U Mumba
U Mumba’s determination paid off in Season 2 when they defeated Bengaluru Bulls 36–30 in a hard-fought final. Anup Kumar's smart captaincy and the team's ability to handle pressure in the closing moments made the difference, ensuring their maiden title.
Season 3 (2016): Patna Pirates
Patna Pirates clinched their first PKL trophy by beating U Mumba 31–28 in a nail-biting encounter. Pardeep Narwal's exceptional raiding skills were the highlight, as he dismantled U Mumba's defence to lead Patna to victory.
Season 4 (2016): Patna Pirates
The Pirates proved their mettle yet again by defeating Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final 37–29, becoming the first and only team to date to defend their PKL title. Pardeep Narwal was unstoppable, scoring critical points, while Rajesh Mondal provided crucial support to secure their second consecutive title.
Season 5 (2017): Patna Pirates
Patna Pirates dominated Gujarat Giants 55–38 in a high-scoring final to secure their third consecutive PKL title, with Pardeep Narwal delivering a record-breaking performance. His incredible "Super Raids" left the opposition helpless, cementing Patna's status as a PKL powerhouse.
Season 6 (2018): Bengaluru Bulls
Bengaluru Bulls won their maiden title with a thrilling 38–33 victory over Gujarat Giants in the Season 6 final. Pawan Sehrawat stole the show with a match-winning 22 raid points, showcasing his brilliance under pressure and leading Bengaluru to glory.
Season 7 (2019): Bengal Warriors
Bengal Warriors edged past Dabang Delhi 39–34 in a closely contested Season 7 final. Despite the absence of their star raider Maninder Singh, Mohammad Nabibakhsh stepped up with a stellar all-round performance, sealing their first title.
Season 8 (2021–22): Dabang Delhi KC
Dabang Delhi KC defeated Patna Pirates 37–36 in one of the most thrilling PKL finals of all time in Season 8. Naveen Kumar’s dynamic raids and a resilient defence helped Delhi clinch the title by a narrow margin, marking their first championship victory.
Season 9 (2022): Jaipur Pink Panthers
Jaipur Pink Panthers reclaimed their glory in Season 9 by defeating Puneri Paltan 33–29 in the final. Arjun Deshwal’s consistent raiding and Sunil Kumar’s robust leadership guided the team to their second PKL title after an eight-year wait.
Season 10 (2023–24): Puneri Paltan
Puneri Paltan finally ended their trophy drought when they beat Haryana Steelers 28–25 in the final. Pune’s dynamic team setting, where all seven players played an all-round role, helped them seal a dominant season and walk away with the ultimate glory.
Season 11 (2024): Haryana Steelers
Haryana Steelers finally joined the list of PKL winners as they beat Patna Pirates in a highscoring final match by 32-23. Haryana with the win became the fourth team after U Mumba, Danbang Delhi and Puneri Palatan to lif the trophy after finishing as runner-ups in the previous season.