The 9th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League marked a milestone year for the Tamil Thalaivas, as they reached the playoffs for the very first time. However, they backed the season up with back-to-back 9th place finishes, failing to capitalise on their 2022 success.
The Chennai-based franchise are looking to make a statement in PKL 2025 after appointing the two-time title-winning coach Sanjeev Baliyan. They have arguably put together their most talented squad yet and will aim for playoff qualification at a minimum.
Tamil Thalaivas Full Squad
The team boasts strong raiders with Arjun Deshwal (₹1.405 crore) and Pawan Sehrawat leading the line. Captain Sagar Rathee and recruits, including Nitesh Kumar and Iranian international Alireza Khalili, provide a strong defensive set-up.
- Naender Kandola (Raider)
- Nitesh Kumar (Defender, left corner)
- Anuj Gawde (Defender, left cover)
- Vishal Chahal (Right Raider)
- Moein Shafaghi (All Rounder)
- Aashish (Defender, left cover)
- Himanshu (Defender, left corner)
- Ronak (Defender, right cover)
- Dhiraj Bailmare (Raider)
- Sagar Rathee (Defender, right corner)
- Pawan Sehrawat (All Rounder)
- Arjun Deshwal (Raider)
- Yogesh Yadav (Raider)
- Abhiraj Pawar (Left Raider)
- Rohit Beniwal (Left Raider)
- Tarun (Defender, right cover)
- Alireza Khalili (Defender, right corner)
- Mohit (Defender, left corner)
- Suresh Jadhav (All Rounder)
Tamil Thalaivas PKL 2025 Schedule
The Tamil Thalaivas will start their PKL 2025 campaign against Pawan Sehrawat’s former team, the Telugu Titans. The southern derby is the opening game of the season and will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Vizag. The Tamil Thalaivas will play a total of 18 matches during the league stage of the season.
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Aug - 29 | Telugu Titans | Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag |
| Aug - 31 | U Mumba | Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag |
| Sep - 6 | Gujarat Giants | Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag |
| Sep - 12 | Bengal Warriorz | SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur |
| Sep - 16 | Bengaluru Bulls | SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur |
| Sep - 19 | Telugu Titans | SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur |
| Sep - 20 | Haryana Steelers | SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur |
| Sep - 22 | UP Yoddhas | SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur |
| Sep - 27 | Jaipur Pink Panther | SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur |
| Oct - 1 | U Mumba | SDAT Indoor Stadium, Chennai |
| Oct - 3 | Haryana Steelers | SDAT Indoor Stadium, Chennai |
| Oct - 5 | Bengaluru Bulls | SDAT Indoor Stadium, Chennai |
| Oct - 7 | Patna Pirates | SDAT Indoor Stadium, Chennai |
| Oct - 11 | Puneri Paltan | SDAT Indoor Stadium, Chennai |
| Oct - 14 | UP Yoddhas | Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi |
| Oct - 15 | Gujarat Giants | Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi |
| Oct - 17 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi |
| Oct - 21 | Bengal Warriorz | Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi |
Where to watch Tamil Thalaivas live in action in India?
- All PKL 2025 matches of Tamil Thalaivas will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network as well as the JioHotstar app and website in India.
Written by: Thillai Ritvik
