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Pro Kabaddi League, the Asian Games and the Kabaddi World Cup - the COMESPORTSBUZZ kabaddi desk follows the sport with live scores, raid charts, tackle percentages and editor verdicts. No filler, no sponsored rankings, no fantasy-app chrome.

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The PKL franchise map

All 12 Pro Kabaddi franchises, their squads, fixtures and recent form. Plus the international kabaddi calendar.

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Bengaluru Bulls

The most successful PKL franchise, with five playoff appearances and one title. Squad, fixtures, raid chart.

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Jaipur Pink Panthers

Two-time champions led by their captain. Squad, fixtures, raid chart and the season storyline.

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Patna Pirates

Three-time champions, the most successful PKL side in history. Squad, fixtures, raid chart and the season storyline.

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Puneri Paltan

Defending champions in Season 11. Squad, fixtures, raid chart and the season storyline.

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KABADDI 17 July 2026 4 min read

Pro Kabaddi Season 11: how the Bengaluru Bulls reset their raid order for the playoffs

A second-half-of-the-season tweak in the raid order - moving Pawan Sehrawat to the second, third and fifth raids - has reshaped the Bulls' rhythm and unlocked their defence. The numbers behind the move, the injury that triggered it and the head coach's reasoning are all on the page.

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Standings & form

PKL Season 11 standings, updated after the most recent matchday.

#TeamPWLTPtsForm
1Puneri Paltan20154178W W L W W
2Bengaluru Bulls20145174W L W W W
3Jaipur Pink Panthers20136168W W W L W
4Patna Pirates20127163L W W L W
5Dabang Delhi20118158W L W L L
6U Mumba20109153L W L W W
7Bengal Warriors20910148L L W L W
8Tamil Thalaivas20712138L W L L L
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DESK NOTE

How the COMESPORTSBUZZ kabaddi desk reads a raid chart

A raid chart looks at the success rate of each raider by position in the rotation (first, second, third, fourth, fifth). The most informative number is the third-raid success rate - because the raider is most often facing a fresh corner combination. We publish that number on every franchise profile, with the league average alongside.

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Pin the kabaddi desk through every raid.

Live scores, raid charts, tackle percentages and editor verdicts. The COMESPORTSBUZZ kabaddi desk refreshes inside 20 seconds of every raid and updates the moment a tackle point is awarded.

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Which kabaddi competitions do you cover?

The Pro Kabaddi League (all 12 franchises, all matchdays), the Asian Games kabaddi event, the Kabaddi World Cup, the South Asian Games kabaddi event and selected international tours including the Circle Style World Cup.

How fast do live scores refresh?

Inside 20 seconds of the real-world event for every raid point, tackle point and bonus point.

What is a raid chart?

A breakdown of a raider's success rate by position in the rotation (first, second, third, fourth, fifth raid of the match). The most informative number is the third-raid success rate, which we publish on every franchise profile.

Do you publish tackle percentages?

Yes - per match and season-to-date, on every franchise profile and on every player profile for defenders.

HOW THIS DESK WORKS

How the COMESPORTSBUZZ desk operates

The editorial routine that runs every section of COMESPORTSBUZZ, from the morning brief to the corrections log.

The morning brief

Published at 06:00 IST, the morning brief summarises overnight football results, the day's cricket fixtures, the editor pick of the day and one correction from the previous day. The brief is written by the desk editor on shift, with input from the cricket, football and tennis correspondents.

The live desk

The live desk refreshes inside 30 seconds of every wicket, goal and set point. Score ticks, possession and run rate update on the same cadence as the official scorecard. The desk runs 24 hours, with overnight cover from the London and New York offices.

The corrections log

Every correction issued in the last 90 days appears on the corrections log, with the article link, the date of correction and the corrected text. The log is updated daily. We do not make silent edits.

The standards editor

The standards editor reviews conflicts-of-interest disclosures, signs off on the use of unnamed sources, and reviews every correction before it is published. The standards editor reports directly to the desk editor and has a separate escalation path to the publisher.

The data desk

The data desk maintains the live scoreboard, the standings tables and the verified stats referenced in every story. The data desk is staffed by two full-time editors and is supported by a network of stringers who cover regional cricket, lower-division football and the international kabaddi circuit.

The night brief

The night brief is published at 22:30 IST and summarises the day's results, the editor verdict on the day's three biggest matches, and a look ahead to the next day's fixtures. The night brief is written by the on-shift editor and edited by the standards editor before publication.

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A closer look at the topics we cover most often.

How the Pro Kabaddi League works

The Pro Kabaddi League is the premier franchise kabaddi competition in India. It runs from October to February, with 12 franchises playing a 132-match regular season followed by a six-team playoff format. The top two franchises get a bye to the semi-finals, while the remaining four play quarter-finals.

Each match is 40 minutes of game time, split into two 20-minute halves with a 5-minute half-time break. Each team has seven players on the mat, with five substitutes on the bench. A raid must be completed in 30 seconds, and a raider must touch at least one defender on the opposing side to score a point.

The international kabaddi calendar

The Asian Games kabaddi event is played every four years, with the next edition in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The Kabaddi World Cup is played every four years, with the next edition in 2027. The South Asian Games kabaddi event is played every two years, with the next edition in 2026.

The COMESPORTSBUZZ kabaddi desk covers the international calendar alongside the PKL, with the same depth of coverage. The desk does not cover the Circle Style World Cup, which is a separate event with a different ruleset.

The wider context

The Pro Kabaddi League has transformed the sport of kabaddi in India since its launch in 2014. The league runs from October to February, with 12 franchises playing a 132-match regular season. The 2025-26 season is the 11th edition of the league. The league has generated a cumulative broadcast revenue of 1.8 billion US dollars since launch.

The 12 PKL franchises are spread across India, with representation from the major cities and states. The Bengaluru Bulls, Patna Pirates, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Puneri Paltan, Dabang Delhi, U Mumba, Bengal Warriors, Tamil Thalaivas, Telugu Titans, Haryana Steelers, UP Yoddha and Gujarat Fortune Giants make up the current league.

The international kabaddi calendar runs in parallel with the PKL. The Asian Games kabaddi event is played every four years, with the next edition in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The Kabaddi World Cup is played every four years, with the next edition in 2027. The South Asian Games kabaddi event is played every two years.

The COMESPORTSBUZZ kabaddi desk covers the PKL with the same depth as the cricket and football desks - live scores, raid charts, tackle percentages, predicted XIs and editor verdicts. The desk also covers the international calendar alongside the PKL, with the same depth of coverage.

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What else to know

The raid chart explained

A raid chart is a breakdown of a raider's success rate by position in the rotation. The first raid of a match is the most difficult, because the defence has had time to settle. The third raid is often the most informative, because the raider is most often facing a fresh corner combination. The fifth raid is the easiest, because the defence is most tired.

The COMESPORTSBUZZ kabaddi desk publishes the third-raid success rate on every franchise profile, with the league average alongside. A third-raid success rate above 50% is excellent. A rate above 60% is exceptional. A rate below 30% is a sign of a struggling raider.

The PKL auction strategy

The PKL auction is the single most important event of the year for each franchise. The auction purse is divided across 12-14 squad members, with the marquee players taking the largest share. The remaining purse is divided between the supporting cast and the bench players.

The COMESPORTSBUZZ kabaddi desk covers the auction strategy for each franchise, with the predicted buys, the likely releases and the auction purse remaining. The desk also covers the mid-season transfer window, which runs in December.

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