The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 is reaching its final leg, with Pune taking centre stage for the league’s most critical matches. The Puneri Paltan, defending champions and hosts, will kick off their home campaign with a blockbuster Maharashtra Derby against arch-rivals U Mumba on December 3. This season has been fiercely competitive, with every PKL 11 game holding the potential to alter the points table dramatically.
A rivalry rekindled
Puneri Paltan and U Mumba share a storied rivalry in the PKL, making their clashes must-watch encounters. In their last meeting in Hyderabad, Puneri Paltan emerged victorious. Now, as the action shifts to Pune, the stakes are even higher. Currently, Puneri Paltan sits 5th on the points table with 7 wins, 5 losses, and 3 ties in 15 matches. Meanwhile, U Mumba is in 7th place, with 8 wins, 5 losses, and a draw from 14 games.
Head-to-head, both teams are evenly matched, with 10 wins each and 3 draws across 23 encounters. This clash will decide who holds the bragging rights this season.
Coaches speak ahead of the clash
Speaking ahead of the derby, Puneri Paltan coach BC Ramesh said, “PKL Season 11 has been one of the toughest we have seen so far. Playing in front of our home fans is a great opportunity, and we are focused on executing our plans perfectly. It is a good opportunity for us to be playing in front of our fans.”
On the other side, U Mumba’s coach Gholamreza Mazandarani expressed confidence in his team. “Puneri Paltan is a challenging opponent, especially at home. But U Mumba is prepared to play with discipline and execute our strategies effectively,” he said.
PKL 11 Matches on 13 December
Here is a table for the PKL Season 11 matches on Tuesday, December 3:
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| 8:00 PM | Bengaluru Bulls vs Gujarat Giants |
| 9:00 PM | U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan |
PKL 11 updated points table after phase 2
Here is the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 Points Table, formatted as per your request:
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | T | Score Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haryana Steelers | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 78 | 61 |
| 2 | Patna Pirates | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 82 | 52 |
| 3 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 48 |
| 4 | Telugu Titans | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | -24 | 48 |
| 5 | Puneri Paltan | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 47 |
| 6 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 35 | 46 |
| 7 | U Mumba | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | -8 | 46 |
| 8 | UP Yoddhas | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 31 | 43 |
| 9 | Tamil Thalaivas | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | -1 | 33 |
| 10 | Bengal Warriors | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 | -71 | 26 |
| 11 | Gujarat Giants | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | -73 | 26 |
| 12 | Bengaluru Bulls | 15 | 2 | 13 | 0 | -130 | 16 |
