PKL History: Top Teams with the Most Playoff Appearances in PKL History!

PKL History: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2023 is approaching its final day of play. To qualify for the playoffs and finish in the top six, teams are striving arduously. By convention, the semifinals are advanced to the top six teams in the points table following the conclusion of the league-stage matches.

In consideration of the current season, two teams have already secured postseason berths. The Jaipur Pink Panthers, who are defending champions, qualified first for the season, thereby maintaining their title defense. After 18 matches, they currently hold a record of 12 wins, 3 losses, and the same number of tied results.

Season nine PKL finalists As the second team to qualify, Puneri Paltan maintained their outstanding form from earlier in the season. With a record of 17 games, Puneri Paltan are currently ranked second in the points table with 12 victories, 2 losses, and 3 draws.

In the initial four seasons, qualification was limited to the best four teams. With the addition of four new teams, six teams qualified for Season 5 and beyond.

An examination shall be conducted to determine which teams have made the most playoff appearances since the inception of the sport’s preeminent franchise league.

12. Tamil Thalaivas – 1 time

The Tamil Thalaivas have made the fewest appearances in the playoffs. Season five marked the Thalaivas’ Pro Kabaddi debut. They appeared in the playoffs only once, last season, and were eliminated in the semifinals.

11. Haryana Steelers – 2 times

In Season 5, the Haryana Steelers made their inaugural Pro Kabaddi appearance and also qualified for the postseason. Season 7 marked their sole appearance in the playoffs. In their history, the Steelers have not participated in a championship game.

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10. Telugu Titans – 2 times

The Telugu Titans, with only two appearances in the postseason, are among the clubs with the fewest number of appearances. They were playoff-eligible in both Season 2 and Season 4.

Since that point, the Titans have struggled, failing to qualify once. Additionally, they were the first team of the season to be eliminated.

9. Gujarat Giants – 3 times

In Season 5, the Gujarat Giants debuted and immediately qualified for the semifinals. Season 6 featured them in the final as well.

They have not made a postseason appearance since Season 8. Gujarat has yet to even claim the championship.

8. Jaipur Pink Panthers – 4 times

The Jaipur Pink Panthers won the inaugural PKL championship and were eliminated in the subsequent two seasons, but they advanced to the finals in Season 4.

The Pink Panthers qualified for the tournament for the third time after a lengthy absence and went on to capture the championship. Additionally, they qualified as the inaugural team for the season.

7. Dabang Delhi – 4 times

Four times, Dabang Delhi has also qualified for the postseason. They have been active participants in the league since its inception. Nevertheless, their initial appearance in the playoffs occurred in Season 6.

Since Season 6, all seasons have qualified (Seasons 7 through 9). Additionally, they captured their inaugural PKL trophy in Season 8. Additionally, it is anticipated that Dabang and Delhi will qualify this season.

6. Bengal Warriors – 4 times

Seventh-season champions The Bengal Warriors qualified initially during the third season. They then qualified for the postseason for the third time in each of Seasons 5, 6, and 7.

Since winning the PKL trophy in Season 7, they have been unable to finish in the top six.

5. UP Yoddhas – 5 times

UP In 2017, Yoddhas debuted in the PKL and qualified for their inaugural match (Season 5). Since then, they have qualified five times and finished in the top six of every season.

They have not, however, participated in a PKL final. Furthermore, it is exceedingly improbable that they will qualify for the tournament this year, which would disrupt their streak of consistency.

4. U Mumba – 5 times

U Mumba was one of those clubs that dominated the league during its inaugural few seasons. They qualified in Season 1 and advanced to the championship match in Season 2, which they also won. As well, U Mumba participated in the final of Season 3.

They did not, nevertheless, qualify for the subsequent two editions. The Mumbai franchise qualified for the postseason in both Season 6 and Season 7. After that, they have been unable to qualify and their chances of doing so this season are bleak.

3. Puneri Paltan – 6 times

Season nine contenders Moreover, Puneri Paltan rank among the most reliable teams in the annals of the PKL. Six times in total, they have qualified for the quarterfinals. Three times in succession, the Paltan appeared in the semifinals between Seasons 3 and 5.

Additionally, they qualified for Seasons 8 and 9. Last year, Puneri Paltan was defeated in the final. Having qualified as the second team this season, they will attempt to advance one step further.

2. Patna Pirates – 6 times

Three-time victorious Additionally, the Patna Pirates have made the most appearances in the postseason. The Pirates have qualified for the postseason for five consecutive seasons, beginning with the inaugural season.

They eliminated them in Seasons 6 and 7, but they placed in the top six in Season 8. The Pirates are also in contention to qualify for the playoffs this season.

1. Bengaluru Bulls – 6 times

Since their inception in the inaugural season of the PKL, the Bengaluru Bulls have been one of the league’s most consistent teams. They tied for the most postseason qualifications on six separate occasions.

In subsequent seasons, the Bulls won the championship. They also qualified for the playoffs the previous season and will attempt to do so once more this year.