UP Yoddhas Players 2025 – Team Overview

UP Yoddhas enter Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with a mix of retained players and new signings. The 2025 squad combines experienced defenders and reliable raiders, giving the team more depth across positions. UP Yoddhas captain Sumit Sangwan leads the roster, with Ashu Singh as vice-captain. Jasveer Singh stays as the head UP Yoddhas coach. GMR Group owns the team. The management aims for better results and a higher points table rank than last season. UP Yoddhas are prepared with training camps and match simulations. Defensive drills and raiding practice built squad chemistry before the opener.

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UP Yoddhas Matches – PKL 2025 Schedule

The UP Yoddhas’ match list for Season 12 includes key games that could decide playoff chances. Here are some of the UP Yoddhas’ all matches from the schedule:

Date Match Time Location Link
30.08.2025UP Yoddhas vs Telugu Titans20:00 ISTVishwanadh Sports Club, Vizag
01.09.2025UP Yoddhas vs Patna Pirates20:00 ISTVishwanadh Sports Club, Vizag
05.09.2025UP Yoddhas vs Haryana Steelers21:00 ISTVishwanadh Sports Club, Vizag
10.09.2025UP Yoddhas vs Puneri Paltan21:00 ISTVishwanadh Sports Club, Vizag
13.09.2025UP Yoddhas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers20:00 ISTSMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
16.09.2025UP Yoddhas vs Bengal Warriorz20:00 ISTSMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
22.09.2025UP Yoddhas vs Tamil Thalaivas21:00 ISTSMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
25.09.2025UP Yoddhas vs Bengaluru Bulls20:00 ISTSMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
29.09.2025UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants20:00 ISTSDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
03.10.2025UP Yoddhas vs Dabang Delhi K.C.20:00 ISTSDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
05.10.2025UP Yoddhas vs Telugu Titans20:00 ISTSDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
06.10.2025UP Yoddhas vs Patna Pirates21:00 ISTSDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai
14.10.2025UP Yoddhas vs Tamil Thalaivas21:00 ISTThyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
16.10.2025UP Yoddhas vs Haryana Steelers21:30 ISTThyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
17.10.2025UP Yoddhas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers21:30 ISTThyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
23.10.2025UP Yoddhas vs U Mumba20:30 ISTThyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi

Fans will watch UP Yoddhas’ next match closely to gauge the squad’s early form.

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UP Yoddhas Players and Squad Details

The confirmed UP Yoddhas squad 2025 for Season 12 is as follows:

Player Role
Sumit Sangwan (C) Sumit Sangwan (C) Defender
Ashu Singh (VC) Ashu Singh (VC) Defender
Surender Gill Surender Gill Raider
Bhavani Rajput Bhavani Rajput Raider
Guman Singh Guman Singh Raider
Dong Geon Lee Dong Geon Lee Raider
Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi Defender

This UP Yoddhas team 2025 has both experience and new energy. The roster covers all positions, giving flexibility in matches and allowing rotation during a long tournament.

UP Yoddhas Coach and Captain Leadership

P Yoddhas coach Jasveer Singh directs the 2025 season with a focus on stability and tactical data. Captain Sumit Sangwan leads the unit, vice-captain Ashu Singh anchors the defence. Key leadership priorities:

  • Decision-making under pressure → error rate target <15 % in last 5 minutes;
  • Motivation of young players → raid efficiency target >40 %;
  • Tactical flexibility → mid-match switches vs opposition formations.

Leadership group review after each match: raid conversion, tackle success %, and stamina retention. Metrics define weekly training load and tactical plan.

UP Yoddha - 2025, focus on stability and tactical data.

UP Yoddhas Statistics and Retained Players

The UP Yoddhas retained players 2025 are:

  • Sumit Sangwan (Defender, Captain);
  • Ashu Singh (Defender, Vice-Captain);
  • Surender Gill (Raider).

The Yoddhas logo remains the official symbol of the franchise. Supporters expect the players to perform consistently in matches and help the side reach a stronger position in the points table.