After defeating the UP Yoddhas last night in Noida, Puneri Paltan has solidified their top spot on the Pro Kabaddi 2023 League standings. The Pune-based team trounced the Yoddhas by a score of 40-31 inside the Noida Indoor Stadium. This win denied the UP Yoddhas the chance to close up their home leg on a positive note.

Puneri Paltan became the first side to reach the Pro Kabaddi 2023 points table to surpass 40 points as a result of this victory. After just nine games, the best players in the standings have 41 points on their account. Right now, their score difference is +135 and look all set to qualify for the playoffs.

Since UP Yoddhas lost by a margin greater than seven, they were not awarded any points for the game. With 21 points from 11 games, the Yoddhas are presently ranked 10th according to the Pro Kabaddi League rankings. Before the playoffs, the Yoddhas are going to be thrown out from the competition if they don’t swiftly get back to winning ways.

The Jaipur Pink Panthers, the defending champions, defeated the Haryana Steelers 45–34 to go back into the top three in the Pro Kabaddi League’s standings. It was the sixth victory of the season for the Pink Panthers. They have played nine games and now have 33 points.

The Haryana Steelers’ 11-point loss margin meant they were not able to add anything to their points tally after the game. The Steelers are still ranked eighth in the league. From nine games, they have accrued a total of 26 points. The ascent of Jaipur Pink Panthers caused Dabang Delhi KC, Patna Pirates, as well as U Mumba, to lose one spot apiece.

Mumbai will play host for the PKL 2023 next leg starting this Friday, 5th January 2024. During the upcoming leg, the season two winners will be eager to move up in the standings by winning their four home games.