The action in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 12) continues with a thrilling encounter between Telugu Titans and UP Yoddhas in Match 3. The Titans, after a fighting display in their opener, will be eager to notch their first win, while the Yoddhas kick off their campaign with playoff ambitions.

This clash brings together two contrasting forces — the Titans’ raiding firepower and improving defence against the Yoddhas’ settled, experienced unit.

Head-to-Head Record: Telugu Titans vs UP Yoddhas

  • Total Matches: 16
  • UP Yoddhas: 11 wins
  • Telugu Titans: 3 wins
  • Tied: 2

The Yoddhas have dominated this rivalry in recent years, winning 5 of the last 6 meetings. The Titans last defeated them in PKL 10.

Telugu Titans Squad for PKL Season 12

The Titans have relied on a mix of youth and experience across their raiding and defensive units.

  • Raiders: Chetan Sahu, Nitin, Rohit, Praful Sudam Zaware, Jai Bhagwan, Manjeet, Ashish Narwal
  • Defenders: Ajit Pawar, Sagar, Ankit, Avi Duhan, Bantu, Rahul Dagar, Aman, AmirHossein Ejlali (F), Shubham Shinde
  • All-rounders: Shankar Gadai, Ganesh Parki (F), Vijay Malik, Bharat

Key Talking Point:

  • Bharat Hooda, who played for UP Yoddhas in PKL 11, now leads the Titans’ attack. He has already impressed in Match 1 with 11 points and will be motivated to prove himself against his former team.

  • Shubham Shinde anchors the defence, supported by Aman and Ankit, giving the Titans a stronger backline than in previous seasons.

UP Yoddhas Squad for PKL Season 12

The Yoddhas have retained a strong core while making some big auction moves.

  • Key Auction Buys:

    • Guman Singh (Raider) – ₹1.073 crore
    • Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi (Defender, Iran) – ₹20 lakh
    • Dong Geon Lee (Raider, Korea) – ₹13.5 lakh

  • Raiders: Bhavani Rajput, Surender Gill, Keshav Kumar, Gagana Gowda HR, Shivam Chaudhary, Jatin, Pranay Vinay Rane, Dong Geon Lee (F), Guman Singh
  • Defenders: Ashu Singh, Jayesh Vikas Mahajan, Gangaram, Sachin, Sahul Kumar, Sumit (Captain), Hitesh, Ronak, Mahender Singh, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi (F)

Key Talking Point:

  • The Yoddhas boast one of the most dangerous raiding cores in PKL with Surender Gill, Guman Singh, Bhavani Rajput, and Gagan Gowda, each with 200+ career raid points.

  • Sumit and Hitesh form a deadly corner combination, both finishing as the Yoddhas’ top tacklers last season.

What to Expect

  • Revenge Angle: Bharat Hooda faces the Yoddhas, his former team, and will look to prove his worth as Titans’ lead raider.
  • Raiding Firepower: Clash between Titans’ raiders (Bharat, Vijay Malik, Ashish Narwal) vs Yoddhas’ star quartet (Surender Gill, Guman Singh, Bhavani, Gagan Gowda).
  • Defensive Battle: Titans’ revamped defence, led by Shubham Shinde, will be tested against Yoddhas’ all-round attacking threats.
  • Leadership Duel: Vijay Malik (Titans) vs Sumit (Yoddhas) — both captains play in defence, setting the tone for their sides.

Match Details

  • Match: Telugu Titans vs UP Yoddhas
  • Tournament: Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 – Match 3
  • Venue: Vishwanadh Sports Club, Visakhapatnam
  • Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Live Streaming: Watch live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. For live scores and updates, visit prokabaddi.com or download the Pro Kabaddi Official App.

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