Two-time PKL finalists and PKL 10 winners Puneri Paltan are ready to produce their familiar performances after missing out on the playoffs last season. They reached the Finals in the PKL 9 and 10 seasons, while winning the title in the 10th season after beating Haryana Steelers by 28-25 in the Final. Last season, Paltan finished in the eighth position in the points table.
Puneri Paltan added eight players in the PKL 2025 auction, while spending a total of INR 5 crore to set up the complete squad. In the auction, raider Sachin Tanwar was valued at INR 1.0575 crore. Paltan also used the two-season FBM (Final Bid Match) card for Mohammed Amaan.
PKL 2025: Puneri Paltan – Complete Squad
Head Coach: Ajay Thakur
Retained Players
Elite Retained Players
Defenders: Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri
Raider: Pankaj Mohite
Retained Young Players
Defender: Dadaso Shivaji Pujari
Raiders: Mohit Goyat, Aditya Shinde
All-Rounder: Aslam Inamdar (Captain)
PKL 2025 Auction Signings
Overseas Players
Raiders: Milad Mohajer (Iran) – INR 13 lakhs
All-Rounder: Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh (Iran) – INR 13 lakhs
Category B Domestic Players
Raider: Sachin Tanwar – INR 1.0575 crore
Category C Domestic Players
Defenders: Mohammed Amaan – INR 35 lakhs (FBM, 2 seasons), Vishal Bhardwaj – INR 13 lakhs
Raider: Stuwart Singh – INR 13 lakhs
All-Rounder: Gurdeep – INR 47.10 lakhs
Category D Domestic Players
Defender: Rohan Ashok Tupare – INR 9 lakhs
New Young Players (NYPs)
Defenders: Rakesh, Sanjay Enania, Vaibhav Rabade
Raider: Abhishek Gunge
PKL 2025: Puneri Paltan – Strengths
Puneri Paltan have retained most of their key players. Their raiding unit is their strength, where they have retained captain Aslam Inamdar, Pankaj Mohite, and Mohit Goyat. Moreover, in the auction, they secured experienced raider Sachin Tanwar, who has already generated 1034 raid points in his PKL career. They have also added Iranian raiders Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh and Milad Mohajer, and Indian raider Stuwart Singh.
PKL 2025: Puneri Paltan – Weaknesses
Despite managing to secure the right cover Abinesh Nadarajan, Puneri Paltan have significant weaknesses in defence. Vishal Bhardwaj and Gaurav Khatri are the other names on their list of top defenders, while they need crucial support from others.
Final Verdict
The Puneri Paltan PKL 2025 squad has one of the best raiding line-ups in the league, with Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Pankaj Mohite, and Sachin Tanwar forming a deadly combination. However, their defence lacks depth, which could cost them against top attacking teams. If the defenders step up, Puneri Paltan can be strong playoff contenders in PKL 12.
FAQs on Puneri Paltan PKL 2025 Squad
Q1. Who is the head coach of Puneri Paltan in PKL 2025?
A: Ajay Thakur.
Q2. Who is the captain of Puneri Paltan in PKL 2025?
A: Aslam Inamdar.
Q3. Who is the most expensive player in Puneri Paltan PKL 2025 squad?
A: Raider Sachin Tanwar, bought for INR 1.0575 crore.
Q4. Which overseas players are part of Puneri Paltan in PKL 2025?
A: Milad Mohajer (Iran) and Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh (Iran).
Q5. What is the biggest strength of Puneri Paltan in PKL 2025?
A: Their raiding unit, led by Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Pankaj Mohite, and Sachin Tanwar.
Q6. What is the main weakness of Puneri Paltan in PKL 2025?
A: Their defence lacks consistency and depth.
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