The UP Yoddhas are gearing up for their inaugural title chase in the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025). Last season, they performed admirably but fell short of the championship.
Finishing third in the league standings with 13 victories out of 22 matches, the Yoddhas are determined to secure a spot in the finals this year.
In preparation for the new season, the team has appointed Sumit Sangwan as their captain. Having been part of the squad since season seven, Sangwan will be expected to lead effectively. Additionally, Jasveer Singh will continue as the head coach, a position he has held since 2018.
Details on UP Yoddhas Squad and Schedule UP Yoddhas Squad:Following a strong performance last season, the Yoddhas have retained most of their key players. They invested INR 1.073 Cr to acquire Guman Singh, who is anticipated to be a pivotal player this season. Furthermore, they signed Dong-geon Lee for INR 13.5 lakhs, which could prove to be a strategic move.
- Sumit – Defender
- Ashu Singh – Defender
- Hitesh – Defender
- Bhavani Rajput – Raider
- Surender Gill – Raider
- Sahul Kumar – Defender
- Mahender Singh – Defender
- Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi – Defender
- Gagan Gowda – Raider
- Keshav Kumar – Raider
- Gangaram – Defender
- Sachin Manipal – Defender
- Jayesh Mahajan – Defender
- Guman Singh – Raider
- Dong Geon Lee – Raider
- Jatin Singh – Raider
- Pranay Rane – Raider
- Shivam Chaudhary – Raider
- Ronak Nain – Defender
The Yoddhas will kick off their PKL 2025 campaign on August 30 against the Telugu Titans in Vizag. They will play four matches during the first leg in Vizag, followed by another four in Jaipur. The third leg will take place in Chennai, where they will compete in five matches, concluding with five more games in Delhi.
Vizag Leg:
- August 30, Telugu Titans vs. UP Yoddhas
- September 01, Patna Pirates vs. UP Yoddhas
- September 05, Haryana Steelers vs. UP Yoddhas
- September 10, UP Yoddhas vs. Puneri Paltan
Jaipur Leg:
- September 13, UP Yoddhas vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers
- September 16, UP Yoddhas vs. Bengal Warriors
- September 22, Tamil Thalaivas vs. UP Yoddhas
- September 25, Bengaluru Bulls vs. UP Yoddhas
Chennai Leg:
- September 29, UP Yoddhas vs. Gujarat Giants
- October 03, Dabang Delhi K.C. vs. UP Yoddhas
- October 05, UP Yoddhas vs. Telugu Titans
- October 06, UP Yoddhas vs. Patna Pirates
- October 09, Gujarat Giants vs. UP Yoddhas
Delhi Leg:
- October 13, U Mumba vs. UP Yoddhas
- October 14, UP Yoddhas vs. Tamil Thalaivas
- October 16, UP Yoddhas vs. Haryana Steelers
- October 17, Jaipur Pink Panthers vs. UP Yoddhas
- October 23, UP Yoddhas vs. U Mumba
Where to Watch UP Yoddhas Matches in PKL 2025?
Fans can catch all UP Yoddhas matches live through telecast and streaming. The matches will be broadcast on Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar App and website.
ConclusionAfter a commendable season last year, the Yoddhas are eager to clinch the title this time around.
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