Telugu Titans PKL Season 12 Report Card: Bharat Hooda Powers a Strong Playoff Campaign

Telugu Titans delivered one of their strongest recent campaigns in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, finishing fourth and making their way into Qualifier 2. With 12 wins from 21 matches, the Titans showed significant improvement and emerged as serious contenders during the season. At the heart of their success was Bharat Hooda, who led the raiding department with an outstanding 230 raid points, while Vijay Malik provided excellent support with 166. Defensively, Ankit Jaglan and Shubham Shinde formed the backbone of a well-balanced Titans unit.

Telugu Titans’ PKL Season 12 Performance

Telugu Titans played 21 matches, winning 12 and losing nine. Those 12 victories gave them 24 points, helping them secure fourth position. Their campaign eventually ended in Qualifier 2, meaning they came within touching distance of reaching the PKL Season 12 final. For a franchise that has endured difficult campaigns in previous seasons, the performance represented a major competitive step forward. The Titans were not dependent on just one area of the game. Bharat and Vijay powered the attack, while multiple defenders contributed consistently throughout the season.

Bharat Hooda Leads the Titans’ Attack

Bharat Hooda was Telugu Titans’ leading raider with 230 raid points from 21 matches. His ability to consistently produce points made him the primary attacking weapon for the team throughout Season 12. However, Bharat was far from alone. Vijay Malik scored 166 raid points in 21 matches, giving the Titans a strong second option in attack. The combination of Bharat and Vijay accounted for a huge portion of the team's offensive output and made it difficult for opposition defenses to focus on a single raider. Behind them, Chetan Sahu registered 30 raid points from 18 matches, while Praful Zaware and Ashish Narwal contributed 12 raid points each. The gap between Bharat and Vijay and the remaining raiders shows just how important the leading duo was to the Titans' success.

Ankit Jaglan Tops the Defense

While the raiding combination grabbed attention, Telugu Titans also had a solid defensive unit. Ankit Jaglan finished as the team's leading defender with 52 tackle points from 21 matches. His consistency across the campaign gave the Titans a reliable presence in defense. Close behind was Shubham Shinde with 49 tackle points in 21 matches, forming an effective defensive combination with Ankit. Ajit Pawar contributed 38 tackle points, while Avi Duhan added 29 from 20 appearances. Interestingly, Bharat Hooda also featured among the team's top five defenders, collecting 17 tackle points alongside his 230 raid points. That contribution highlights the all-round impact he had during the campaign.

Bharat Hooda Was the Standout Performer

Bharat's numbers make his influence clear: 230 raid points and 17 tackle points across 21 matches. While his raiding was his primary responsibility, his defensive contribution added another dimension to his season. Together with Vijay Malik's 166 raid points, Bharat gave Telugu Titans the attacking firepower required to challenge the strongest teams in the competition. The Titans' defense then provided the balance needed for a deep postseason run.

A Season of Progress for Telugu Titans

Telugu Titans ultimately fell short of the PKL Season 12 final, but reaching Qualifier 2 after finishing fourth made this a highly encouraging campaign. With Bharat Hooda establishing himself as the team's attacking leader, Vijay Malik providing a powerful second raiding option, and Ankit Jaglan and Shubham Shinde delivering defensively, the Titans built a strong core across both departments. Season 12 may have ended without the trophy, but the campaign showed that Telugu Titans have the personnel to compete deep into the playoffs. Building around this core could make them an even bigger threat in PKL Season 13.