Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 Winner (2018), Runner-up, Teams
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 6, held in 2018, was another thrilling edition of India’s premier kabaddi tournament. The season began on 7th October 2018 and concluded with the grand final on 5th January 2019. Like the previous seasons, PKL Season 6 saw fierce competition between 12 teams, each aiming for kabaddi glory. The tournament was filled with exciting matches, intense raids, and high-level defense strategies, providing fans with non-stop action across multiple venues in India.
Winner: Bengaluru Bulls
The Bengaluru Bulls emerged as the champions of Pro Kabaddi League Season 6. They won their maiden PKL title by defeating Gujarat Fortunegiants in the final. The Bulls were led by their captain Rohit Kumar, but it was their star raider Pawan Sehrawat who stole the show with his exceptional performance. In the final match, held in Mumbai, the Bengaluru Bulls triumphed with a score of 38-33, securing the trophy with a narrow margin. Pawan Sehrawat was instrumental in this victory, scoring a massive 22 points in the final, showcasing his brilliant raiding skills.
Runner-up: Gujarat Fortunegiants
For the second year in a row, the Gujarat Fortunegiants reached the final but fell short of winning the title. Under the leadership of Sunil Kumar, the team displayed strong defense throughout the season. However, they couldn’t stop Pawan Sehrawat’s relentless raids in the final match. Despite their second-place finish, Gujarat Fortunegiants were one of the most consistent teams of the season, and their efforts were highly commendable.
Participating Teams in PKL season 6
| Team Name | State | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru Bulls | Karnataka | Rohit Kumar |
| Gujarat Fortunegiants | Gujarat | Sunil Kumar |
| Bengal Warriors | West Bengal | Surjeet Singh |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | Delhi | Joginder Narwal |
| Haryana Steelers | Haryana | Monu Goyat |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | Rajasthan | Anup Kumar |
| Patna Pirates | Bihar | Pardeep Narwal |
| Puneri Paltan | Maharashtra | Girish Ernak |
| Tamil Thalaivas | Tamil Nadu | Ajay Thakur |
| Telugu Titans | Telangana | Vishal Bhardwaj |
| U Mumba | Maharashtra | Fazel Atrachali |
| UP Yoddhas | Uttar Pradesh | Rishank Devadiga |
Prize Money, Winning Margin, and Final Venue
The total prize money for Season 6 was INR 8 crores. As the winners, the Bengaluru Bulls received INR 3 crores, while the Gujarat Fortunegiants earned INR 1.8 crores as the runners-up. The final was held at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai, where the Bulls won with a margin of 5 points, defeating Gujarat Fortunegiants by 38-33.
Player of the Tournament
The standout player of the season was Pawan Sehrawat of Bengaluru Bulls, who was also named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament. He was the top raider of the season, delivering consistent performances that led his team to victory. His extraordinary speed, agility, and raiding ability made him a fan favorite and a crucial part of Bengaluru Bulls’ success.
Conclusion
PKL Season 6 was a season filled with surprises, close matches, and extraordinary individual performances. The Bengaluru Bulls’ maiden title win, powered by Pawan Sehrawat’s brilliance, will be remembered as one of the finest moments in the league’s history.
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