PKL 7 runners-up and PKL 8 champions Dabang Delhi are eyeing the PKL 2025 seriously. They narrowly missed the PKL 2024 Final after losing the second Semi-final against Patna Pirates by 32-28. They reached the playoffs in all the last six seasons, as they will surely be one of the challenging sides in the PKL 2025 season.
In the PKL 2025 auction, Dabang Delhi spent close to INR 5 crore to secure 16 players. They secured raider Ashu Malik for INR 1.90 crore after using the Final Bid Match (FBM) card for two seasons. There are also three Delhi players whose auction value went INR 30 lakhs or more.
Dabang Delhi KC 2025 Squad
Head Coach: Joginder Narwal
Retained Players
Defender: Sandeep
Raider: Mohit
Overseas Players
Defender: Fazel Atrachali (Iran) – INR 30 lakhs
Defender: Amir Hossein Bastami (Iran) – INR 30 lakhs
Category A Domestic Players
Raider: Ashu Malik – INR 1.90 crore (FBM – Two seasons)
Category B Domestic Players
Defender: Surjeet Singh – INR 20 lakhs
Category C Domestic Players
Defenders: Saurabh Nandal – INR 13 lakhs, Gaurav Chhillar – INR 13 lakhs, Mohit – INR 13 lakhs
Raiders: Neeraj Narwal – INR 32.60 lakhs, Akshit – INR 13 lakhs, Ajinkya Ashok Pawar – INR 13 lakhs
All-Rounders: Arkam Shaikh – INR 25.30 lakhs, Naveen – INR 13 lakhs, Ashish Kumar Sangwan – INR 13 lakhs
Category D Domestic Players
Raiders: Anil Gurjar – INR 9 lakhs, Vijay – INR 9 lakhs
All-Rounder: Amit – INR 9 lakhs
New Young Players
Defenders: Anurag, Raman Singh
PKL 2025: Dabang Delhi – Strengths
Both raiders and defenders have qualities and experiences to encourage the team. It's not only about the star raider Ashu Malik, they also have raiders like Neeraj Narwal and Ajinkya Ashok Pawar.
Meanwhile, the Iranian left corner defender Fazel Atrachali is popular as the most successful defender in PKL history. He has recorded 545 tackle points in his PKL career, as he was the first PKL defender to record 500 tackle points. Another Iranian Amir Hossein Bastami will handle the right corner duty in the defence. Among the Indian defenders, they also have experienced right cover Surjeet Singh and left corner Saurabh Nandal.
PKL 2025: Dabang Delhi – Weaknesses
Dabang Delhi will miss their previous captain Naveen Kumar, the star raider, who won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for two consecutive seasons, PKL 7 and PKL 8, when Delhi reached the Final. They are also suffering from a lack of quality all-rounders.
Final Verdict
Dabang Delhi KC enter PKL 2025 with a well-rounded squad, featuring one of the best defensive combinations in the league and a capable raiding unit. While the absence of Naveen Kumar and limited all-rounder options remain concerns, the team’s consistency in reaching playoffs suggests they will once again be among the top challengers for the PKL 2025 title.
FAQs on Dabang Delhi KC Squad for PKL 2025
Q1. Who is the head coach of Dabang Delhi KC in PKL 2025?
A: The head coach of Dabang Delhi KC for PKL 2025 is Joginder Narwal.
Q2. Who is the most expensive player in Dabang Delhi’s PKL 2025 squad?
A: Ashu Malik is the most expensive player, retained for INR 1.90 crore using the Final Bid Match (FBM) card.
Q3. Which overseas players are part of Dabang Delhi in PKL 2025?
A: Dabang Delhi signed two Iranian defenders – Fazel Atrachali and Amir Hossein Bastami, both for INR 30 lakhs.
Q4. Who are the key raiders for Dabang Delhi in PKL 2025?
A: The main raiders include Ashu Malik, Neeraj Narwal, and Ajinkya Ashok Pawar.
