Bhavani Rajputs Journey from Engineering to PKL Success

Bhavani Rajput, once an engineering student in Indore, now shines as a key raider for UP Yoddhas in PKL. Against Patna Pirates on September 1, he scored five crucial points in a 34-31 win. With a 44.67% raid success and 6.86 points per match last season, Bhavani credits coaches Jasveer Singh and Upendra Malik for confidence and strategic insights.

As the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 season gathers momentum, UP Yoddhas raider Bhavani Rajput has emerged as one of the team’s standout performers. Once an engineering student in Indore, Bhavani chose to leave his studies behind and dedicate himself fully to kabaddi, a decision that has paid rich dividends. Against Patna Pirates on September 1, he played a decisive role by scoring five crucial points that helped his team secure a 34-31 victory.

Last season, Bhavani registered a 44.67 percent success rate in raids, averaging 6.86 points across 22 matches, underlining his value as a strategic weapon in a star-studded raiding unit featuring Gagan Gowda, Surender Gill, and Guman Singh. This season, he has already collected eight points at a 36.36 percent success rate from two games, showing his intent to maintain consistency.

Bhavani credits coaches Jasveer Singh and Upendra Malik for instilling confidence and providing key tactical insights during high-pressure moments. He also highlighted the team’s focus on improving from setbacks and maintaining a positive environment. Confident of their playoff prospects, Bhavani assured fans that the Yoddhas are determined to clinch the PKL 12 title, promising, “We will 100 percent bring the trophy.”