The league stage of Pro Kabaddi 2023, fondly dubbed as PKL 10, has reached its climax, stirring excitement among fans who now anxiously anticipate the thrilling playoffs. With the league’s preliminary battles settled, attention now turns to the forthcoming playoffs set to kick off on February 26.
In this electrifying phase of the tournament, six formidable teams will lock horns, each determined to seize the prestigious championship title and etch their name in Kabaddi history.
Qualified Teams
The teams qualifying for the PKL 10 playoffs include Puneri Paltan, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Dabang Delhi K.C., Gujarat Giants, Haryana Steelers, and Patna Pirates. While Pune and Jaipur have secured direct qualification to the semifinals by finishing in the top two positions, the remaining four teams will compete in the eliminator matches.
Structure
Teams placed third, fourth, fifth, and sixth in the league standings will compete in the eliminator matches. To clinch the PKL title, these teams will need to win three consecutive matches. Gujarat Giants, Patna Pirates, and Haryana Steelers have made it to the playoffs for the first time since PKL 8 and 7, respectively. Meanwhile, Puneri Paltan, Jaipur Pink Panthers, and Dabang Delhi K.C. were part of the playoffs in the previous season as well.
Playoff Matches
Fans are curious to know which teams will face off in the Pro Kabaddi 2023 eliminators. Let’s dive into the details of all the playoff matches:
- First Eliminator: Dabang Delhi K.C. (Third Place) vs. Patna Pirates (Sixth Place) on February 26, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
- Second Eliminator: Gujarat Giants (Fourth Place) vs. Haryana Steelers (Fifth Place) on February 26, 2024, at 9:00 PM.
- First Semifinal: Puneri Paltan (First Place) vs. Winner of the First Eliminator on February 28, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
- Second Semifinal: Jaipur Pink Panthers (Second Place) vs. Winner of the Second Eliminator on February 28, 2024, at 9:00 PM.
- Final: Winner of the First Semifinal vs. Winner of the Second Semifinal on March 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
(Note: The PKL 10 playoffs, including eliminators, semifinals, and final, will take place in Hyderabad.)
As the excitement builds for the Pro Kabaddi 2023 playoffs, fans eagerly await to witness the thrilling matchups and intense battles for the championship title.
