Three-time PKL champions Patna Pirates closely missed their fourth PKL title, as they finished last season as the runners-up after losing the Final against Haryana Steelers. Pirates won the PKL 3, 4, and 5 titles, while they also finished as the runners-up in the PKL 8 season. In the last two seasons, they finished as the Semi-finalists and runners-up.
Patna Pirates spent INR 4.966 crore to build up their PKL 2025 team, while they signed eight players from the auction. All-rounder Ankit Jaglan was signed with the INR 1.5725 crore bid after using the FBM (Final Bid Match) card for one season. Meanwhile, they also secured defender Deepak Singh with the two-season FBM card for INR 86 lakhs.
PKL 2025: Patna Pirates – Complete Squad
Head Coach: Anup Kumar
Retained Players
Elite Retained Players
Defenders: Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj
Retained Young Players
Raider: Sudhakar M
Existing New Young Players
Defender: Navdeep
Raiders: Ayan, Deepak, Sahil Patil
PKL 2025 Auction Signings
Overseas Players
Raider: Amin Ghorbani (Iran) – INR 13 lakhs
Category A Domestic Players
Defender: Deepak Singh – INR 86 lakhs (FBM, 2 seasons)
Category B Domestic Players
Defender: Sanket Sawant – INR 40.50 lakhs
Raider: Maninder Singh – INR 20 lakhs
All-Rounder: Ankit Jaglan – INR 1.5725 crore (FBM, 1 season)
Category C Domestic Players
Defender: Balasaheb Shahaji Jadhav – INR 13 lakhs
Category D Domestic Players
Raider: Mandeep – INR 9 lakhs
New Young Players
Defenders: Saurabh, Prianshu
Raiders: Milan, Ankit
PKL 2025: Patna Pirates – Strengths
Patna Pirates have the strength in the defence. While they retained the strong names like Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, and Navdeep, they also re-signed all-rounder Ankit Jaglan and right cover Deepak Singh by using FBM cards. In the PKL 2025 auction, they also signed the right corners Sombir Gulia and Amin Ghorbani. For the left cover, they have Sanket Sawant.
PKL 2025: Patna Pirates – Weaknesses
The last season’s top scorer and Best Raider, Devank Dalal, isn’t with the team anymore, which is a big blow for the team. Although they have a few strong names like Ayan Lochab and Maninder Singh, Pirates need more support in the attack.
Meanwhile, Pirates will also miss the strong right corner service from Shubham Shinde, who was their former captain.
Final Verdict
The Patna Pirates PKL 2025 squad looks defensively strong with Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, and Ankit Jaglan leading the backline. However, their raiding department is weaker without Devank Dalal, and the Pirates will need Ayan Lochab and Maninder Singh to step up. If the raiders deliver, Pirates can once again push for a fourth PKL title.
FAQs on Patna Pirates PKL 2025 Squad
Q1. Who is the head coach of Patna Pirates in PKL 2025?
A: Anup Kumar.
Q2. Who is the most expensive player in Patna Pirates PKL 2025 squad?
A: All-rounder Ankit Jaglan, signed for INR 1.5725 crore (FBM card).
Q3. Which overseas player is part of Patna Pirates in PKL 2025?
A: Amin Ghorbani (Raider, Iran).
Q4. What is the major strength of Patna Pirates in PKL 2025?
A: Their defence, led by Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, and Ankit Jaglan.
Q5. What is the biggest weakness of Patna Pirates in PKL 2025?
A: A weakened raiding department after the exit of last season’s Best Raider Devank Dalal.
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