Patna Pirates 2025 Squad Unveiled: The three-time champions have assembled a balanced mix of experience and young talent as they chase a fourth Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title.
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Squad Overview
Patna Pirates’ Season 12 roster features 19 players, led by captain Ankit Jaglan (26) and coached by PKL legend Anup Kumar. The squad combines stalwarts and emerging raiders across attack and defense.
| No. | Player | Role | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankit Jaglan (c) | All-Rounder | 26 |
| 2 | Deepak Singh (vc) | Defender (RC) | — |
| 3 | Maninder Singh | Raider | 35 |
| 10 | Ayan Lohchab | Raider | — |
| 11 | Sahil Patil | Raider | — |
| 12 | Sudhakar M | Raider | — |
| 13 | Mandeep Kumar | Raider | — |
| 14 | Deepak Jaglan | Raider | — |
| 15 | Ankit Rana | Raider | — |
| 16 | Milan Dahiya | Raider | — |
| 17 | Balaji Dhanabal | Defender | — |
| 18 | Hamid Mirzaei Nader | Defender (LC) | — |
| 19 | Saurabh Narwal | Defender | — |
| 20 | Sombir | Defender | — |
| 21 | Navdeep | Defender | — |
| 22 | Amin Ghorbani | Defender (RC) | — |
| 23 | Ashish Birwal | Defender (LC) | — |
| 24 | Sanket Sawant | Defender (LCv) | — |
| 25 | Shahaji Jadhav | Defender (RCv) | — |
“With this squad, we blend seasoned champions and hungry youngsters ready to make their mark,” — Anup Kumar, Head Coach
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Star Players to Watch
- Maninder Singh (35): The “Mighty Mani” is Patna’s lead raider, averaging over 9 raid points per match and holding the record for fastest to 500 PKL points11.
- Ankit Jaglan (26): As captain and all-rounder, Jaglan topped Patna’s tackle charts last season and contributes crucial raid points22.
- Deepak Singh: The right cover specialist recorded 64 tackle points in PKL 11, anchoring Patna’s defense under pressure33.
Record-Breaking Stats
Patna Pirates, the most successful PKL franchise, boast:
- 3 Titles in a Row: Seasons 3–5
- Highest Win Percentage: 81.25% in Season 3
- Top Raider: Pardeep Narwal’s 369 raid points (Season 5)
- Defensive Dominance: 79 tackle points by Ankit Jaglan (Season 11)
| Achievement | Record Holder | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most Consecutive Titles | Patna Pirates | 3 (2016–17) |
| Fastest to 500 Raid Points | Maninder Singh | 56 Matches |
| Most Raid Points in Season | Pardeep Narwal (369) | 5 |
| Highest Single-Match Raid Points | Pardeep Narwal (34) | 5 |
| Best Tackle Points by Defender | Ankit Jaglan (79) | 11 |
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FAQ
Q: Who is Patna’s captain for 2025?
A: All-rounder Ankit Jaglan leads the Pirates.
Q: Which coach is steering Patna this season?
A: Former India captain Anup Kumar takes charge as head coach.
Q: How many titles have Patna Pirates won?
A: They have clinched three PKL titles, all in successive seasons.
Q: Who is Patna’s main raider in 2025?
A: Maninder Singh remains the spearhead of their attack.
Q: When does Patna Pirates begin their 2025 campaign?
A: They face UP Yoddhas on September 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
