The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to make history by bringing the thrilling sport of Kabaddi to Australia with the highly anticipated PKL Melbourne Raid. This exciting event will take place at the iconic John Cain Arena on Saturday, December 28, 2024, just a day before the grand final of PKL 11.
The PKL Melbourne Raid promises to deliver an unforgettable evening of high-octane Kabaddi action, featuring four elite teams. The PKL All Star Mavericks, PKL All Star Masters, and Pro Kabaddi All Stars will showcase the finest Indian Kabaddi talent, while the Aussie Raiders, a team made up of top Australian players, will join the competition in what is set to be a unique, thrilling clash of cultures.
This landmark event underscores the growing global appeal of Kabaddi, as it brings the intensity and excitement of the sport to Australian fans. With legendary players like Ajay Thakur, Pardeep Narwal, Anup Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Maninder Singh, and Sachin Tanwar all participating, the *PKL Melbourne Raid* is sure to offer a spectacular display of skill, passion, and competition, bridging the gap between India and Australia in the world of Kabaddi.
List of squads of all teams for PKL Melbourne Raid
PKL All Star Mavericks
Ajay Thakur (Raider/Captain), Deepak Hooda (Raider), Aadesh (Raider), Rakesh (Raider), Pardeep Narwal (Raider), Nitin Rawal (Left Corner + Raider), Aditya Powar (Left Corner), Nitesh Kumar (Right Corner), Mayur Kadam (Right Cover), Priyank Chandel (Left Cover), Nitin (Left Corner), Sachin (Raider).
Coach: E. Bhaskaran
PKL All Star Masters
Rakesh Kumar (Raider/Captain), Anup Kumar (Raider), Sukesh Hegde (Raider), Jai Bhagwan (Raider), Maninder Singh (Raider), Jeeva Kumar (Left Cover), Sandeep Narwal (Right Cover), Vishal Bhardwaj (Left Corner), Saurabh Nandal (Right Corner), Mohit (Right Cover), Ran Singh (Right/Left Corner), Nitesh (Left Corner).
Coach: B.C. Ramesh
Pro Kabaddi All Stars
Anup Kumar (Raider/Captain), Rakesh Kumar (Raider), Sukesh Hegde (Raider), Jai Bhagwan (Raider), Maninder Singh (Raider), Jeeva Kumar (Left Cover), Sandeep Narwal (Right Cover), Vishal Bhardwaj (Left Corner), Saurabh Nandal (Right Corner), Mohit (Right Cover), Nitesh (Left Corner).
Coach: E. Bhaskaran
Aussie Raiders
Josh Kennedy (Left In/Raider/Captain), Marc Murphy (Corner/Raider), Dan Hannebery (Left Corner), Brett Deledio (Raider), Ben Nugent (Centre/Raider), Billy Gowers (Left Corner/Raider), Michael Hibberd (Left Corner), Trent McKenzie (Right In), Dyson Heppell (Raider/Left Corner), Liam Shiels (Right Corner/Raider).
Coach: Campbell Brown
PKL Melbourne Raid Live streaming details
PKL Melbourne Raid will be broadcasted on Star Sports network and streamed on Disney+Hotstar in India, and Channel 7 in Australia. The event will be live on 28th December. The match will played at 2:00 PM and the 3:00 PM respectively.
