Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 Winner (2019), Runner-up, Teams
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 7, held in 2019, was another exciting chapter in the league’s history. The season kicked off on 20th July 2019 and concluded with the grand finale on 19th October 2019. This edition continued the league’s tradition of bringing fast-paced kabaddi action, with all 12 teams competing fiercely for the title. Fans were treated to an array of thrilling matches, outstanding individual performances, and moments of high tension as teams battled it out in various cities across India.
Winner: Bengal Warriors
The Bengal Warriors emerged as the champions of PKL Season 7, winning their first-ever title. In a dramatic final, they defeated Dabang Delhi K.C. with a score of 39-34. Despite the absence of their star player Maninder Singh due to injury, the Bengal Warriors delivered an all-around team performance to secure the victory. Their raider Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh played a crucial role in the final, contributing significantly with both raiding and defensive points, making him one of the standout players of the match.
Runner-up: Dabang Delhi K.C.
The Dabang Delhi K.C. reached their first-ever final in PKL history, showcasing consistent performances throughout the season. Led by their experienced captain Joginder Narwal, Delhi had a strong team with raider Naveen Kumar leading the way. Naveen Kumar was the top raider for Delhi and was instrumental in taking them to the final. Despite their loss to Bengal Warriors in the final, Dabang Delhi’s journey was commendable, and they proved themselves as a tough contender in the league.
Participating Teams
| Team Name | State | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Bengal Warriors | West Bengal | Maninder Singh |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | Delhi | Joginder Narwal |
| Bengaluru Bulls | Karnataka | Rohit Kumar |
| Gujarat Fortunegiants | Gujarat | Sunil Kumar |
| Haryana Steelers | Haryana | Dharmaraj Cheralathan |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | Rajasthan | Deepak Niwas Hooda |
| Patna Pirates | Bihar | Pardeep Narwal |
| Puneri Paltan | Maharashtra | Surjeet Singh |
| Tamil Thalaivas | Tamil Nadu | Ajay Thakur |
| Telugu Titans | Telangana | Abozar Mighani |
| U Mumba | Maharashtra | Fazel Atrachali |
| UP Yoddhas | Uttar Pradesh | Nitesh Kumar |
Prize Money, Winning Margin, and Final Venue
The total prize money for Season 7 was INR 8 crores. As the winners, the Bengal Warriors received INR 3 crores, while Dabang Delhi K.C. earned INR 1.8 crores as the runners-up. The final match was held at the EKA Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad, where Bengal Warriors won with a margin of 5 points, defeating Dabang Delhi K.C. by 39-34.
Player of the Tournament
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season was Naveen Kumar from Dabang Delhi K.C. His outstanding raiding ability throughout the season made him one of the top performers, and he became the first player in PKL history to score 21 consecutive Super 10s. Despite his team finishing as runners-up, Naveen’s consistency and skill earned him the Player of the Tournament award.
Conclusion
Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 was a memorable season, filled with remarkable performances and a new champion, Bengal Warriors. The tournament continued to elevate the sport’s profile in India, and the standout players like Naveen Kumar and Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh made it a season to remember. With Bengal Warriors lifting their first-ever title, PKL Season 7 added another exciting chapter to the league’s history.
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