Patna Pirates will be aiming for a record-extending fourth title in the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025). They made it to the final last season but failed to win the title-decider against Haryana Steelers.
Even after the runners-up finish, the Patna-based outfit decided to take the big decision of sacking their head coach Narender Redhu. For the new season, they have roped in former India Kabaddi team captain Anup Kumar as their new head coach.
A celebrated player, Anup was a member of the Indian team that clinched Asian gold medals in 2010 and 2014, the South Asian gold medal and the Kabaddi World Cup in 2016. Patna Pirates will be hoping that their new head coach guides them to the fourth title in his first season.
Patna Pirates squad, schedule and other details:
Patna Pirates squad:
Patna Pirates have retained their core squad for the upcoming season. They have further bolstered their squad by signing eight new players in this year’s auction.
Ankit Jaglan was Patna Pirates’ most expensive player in the auction as they secured his services for INR 1.5725 crore on him. Ankit was the second-highest tackle points scorer last season and will be a key player for Patna in PKL 2025.
They retained defenders Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj and Navdeep. They have signed up right corners Sombir Gulia and Amin Ghorbani for INR 13 lacs each. Sanket Sawant (left cover), Saurabh, Prianshu, Balasaheb Shahaji Jadhav (right cover), and Deepak Rajender Singh (right cover) are the other defenders in the team.
At the same time, they have also lost their star raider Devank Dalal. He had enjoyed a stunning campaign last season, scoring 301 raid points from 25 games.
- Ayan – Raider
- Deepak – Raider
- Sahil Patil – Raider
- Sudhakar M – Raider
- Milan – Raider
- Ankit – Raider
- Mandeep – Raider
- Maninder Singh – Raider
- Hamid Mirzaei Nader – Defender
- Navdeep – Defender
- Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj – Defender
- Saurabh – Defender
- Prianshu – Defender
- Sombir – Defender
- Balasaheb Shahaji Jadhav – Defender
- Amin Ghorbani – Defender
- Sanket Sawant – Defender
- Deepak Rajender Singh – Defender
- Ankit – Allrounder
Patna Pirates schedule:
Patna Pirates will play five games in the first leg in Vizag. They will open their campaign against UP Yoddhas on September 1. It will be followed by three games in the second leg in Jaipur. In the third leg in Chennai, Patna Pirates are scheduled to play three games. In the final leg in Delhi, they will play seven games.
Vizag leg:
- September 01, Patna Pirates vs. UP Yoddhas
- September 02, Jaipur Pink Panthers vs. Patna Pirates
- September 06, Patna Pirates vs. Bengaluru Bulls
- September 08, Puneri Paltan vs. Patna Pirates
- September 11, U Mumba vs. Patna Pirates
Jaipur leg:
- September 17, Haryana Steelers vs. Patna Pirates
- September 20, Patna Pirates vs. Dabang Delhi K.C.
- September 27, Patna Pirates vs. Bengal Warriors
Chennai leg:
- September 30, Telugu Titans vs. Patna Pirates
- October 06, UP Yoddhas vs. Patna Pirates
- October 07, Patna Pirates vs. Tamil Thalaivas
Delhi leg:
- October 13, Patna Pirates vs. Haryana Steelers
- October 14, Patna Pirates vs. Gujarat Giants
- October 16, Bengaluru Bulls vs. Patna Pirates
- October 17, Bengal Warriors vs. Patna Pirates
- October 19, Patna Pirates vs Puneri Paltan
- October 22, Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates
- October 23, Patna Pirates vs Jaipur Pink Panthers
Live Streaming and Telecast
Where to watch Patna Pirates match in PKL 2025?
The viewers can watch all the matches involving the Pirates through live telecast as well as live streaming. The live telecast of the matches will be available on Star Sports Network while the live streaming will be available on JioHotstar App and website
Conclusion
After missing out narrowly on the playoffs last season, Titans will be desperate to do well in the upcoming season. They do have a strong unit to challenge for the title and will be backing themselves to go all the way.