Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (2025) - Full Auction Results

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (2025) - Full Auction Results

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 auction concluded with all franchises reinforcing their squads with a blend of elite stars, young talent, and overseas players. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the players bought, retained, and their prices.

Bengal Warriorz Squad Highlights

Elite retention: Vishwas S (Raider). Overseas signings included Omid Khojasteh Mohammadshah and Jang Kun Lee for ₹13L each. Category A domestic star Devank Dalal was acquired for ₹2.205Cr. The team also added young talent such as Amandeep, Punit Kumar, and Rachit Kumar to bolster their lineup.

Bengaluru Bulls and Dabang Delhi KC

Bengaluru Bulls strengthened their squad with overseas talents Alireza Mirzaeian (₹14L) and Ahmadreza Asgari (₹13L). Category A acquisition Yogesh Dahiya was secured for ₹1.125Cr. Meanwhile, Dabang Delhi KC added top performers Fazel Atrachali and Amir Bastami, each for ₹30L, and Category A raider Ashu Malik at ₹1.90Cr.

Gujarat Giants and Haryana Steelers

Gujarat Giants retained elite raiders Himanshu Singh and Himanshu while signing overseas all-rounder Mohammedreza Shadloui Chiyaneh for ₹2.23Cr. Haryana Steelers retained Rahul Sethpal and Vinay, and invested ₹1.20Cr in Category B raider Naveen Kumar. Both teams focused on blending experience with emerging talent.

Jaipur Pink Panthers & Patna Pirates

Jaipur Pink Panthers retained Reza Mirbagheri and Abhishek KS, while Category B raider Nitin Kumar was bought for ₹1.0025Cr. Patna Pirates focused on strengthening defense, retaining Hamid Mirzaei Nader and Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, and acquiring Category B all-rounder Ankit Jaglan for ₹1.5725Cr (FBM).

Puneri Paltan, Tamil Thalaivas & Telugu Titans

Puneri Paltan's marquee signings included Milad Mohajer for ₹13.5L and Sachin Tanwar for ₹1.0575Cr. Tamil Thalaivas secured Arjun Deshwal (₹1.405Cr) and Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (₹59.5L). Telugu Titans added overseas raider Amir Hossein Ejlali for ₹26L and key domestic acquisitions Bharat Hooda and Shubham Shinde.

U Mumba & UP Yoddhas

U Mumba retained key stars Sunil Kumar and Satish Kannan, adding Rinku Sharma and top raider Aanil Mohan in the auction. UP Yoddhas focused on a balanced strategy, retaining Sumit and Bhavani Rajput, while investing in Category B raider Guman Singh at ₹1.0725Cr and bolstering youth talent like Jatin.

Season 12's auction showcased the league's competitive depth, with franchises investing heavily in both established stars and promising young players. Teams are now ready to assemble cohesive units for what promises to be an exciting, closely contested Pro Kabaddi League season.

The auction also highlighted the growing value of overseas players in the league. Teams like Bengal Warriorz, Bengaluru Bulls, and Gujarat Giants invested in international raiders and all-rounders, demonstrating a clear strategy to combine local talent with global experience. These acquisitions are expected to add versatility and unpredictability to team play, raising the competitive bar for all franchises.

Youth development remained a key focus for all franchises. Each team secured multiple young players in the New Young category, reflecting a long-term vision of nurturing future stars. Players like Sridhar Ananda Kadam (Gujarat Giants), Bantu (Telugu Titans), and Ankit (Haryana Steelers) are seen as potential game-changers, who could gradually transition into key roles as they gain experience.

Overall, the 2025 auction set the stage for an exciting and unpredictable season. With a mix of elite retainers, high-profile buys, overseas reinforcements, and emerging young talent, the squads appear well-balanced yet competitive. Fans can expect intense battles on the mat, strategic gameplay, and thrilling performances as teams aim for the coveted Pro Kabaddi League title.