Indian Kabaddi League : The History

The Indian Kabaddi League is a multi-franchise professional Kabaddi tournament based in India, played by twelve teams representing different regions of India. The first edition of the league took place in 2014 with 8 teams. It has led to the rise of kabaddi game and fantasy kabaddi also.

Indian Kabaddi season 8 was postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is scheduled to commence on 22 December 2021. Despite fewer well-known kabaddi players, it has developed into a big commercial success and has attracted a wide variety of rural and metropolitan viewers over the years. Maninder Singh, Anup Kumar, Rohit Kumar, and Deepak Hooda are some of the household names nowadays.

As the start of the new season approaches nearer, let’s take a look at the league’s history, the teams, winners and much more. So, start your “KABADDI KABADDI” chant and cheer for your favorite kabaddi team.

Indian Kabaddi League Format

Each team plays with each other twice in a round-robin format in the group stage. After the group stage, the top six teams in the points table qualify for play-offs. The format for play-offs is slightly different from the direct knockout format.

Indian League Kabaddi 2021 Schedule

The Indian Kabaddi League 2021 will start on 22nd of December, and the first part is scheduled to end on 20th of January. The games have a start time of 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM IST.

The Kabaddi 2021 auction for the upcoming season was conducted on August 29-31 in Mumbai. Time table of the season’s second half of the tournament is expected by mid-January.

How to Play Indian Fantasy Kabaddi League on Howzat

Select a virtual team of real players by picking players from the two teams that are going to play the kabaddi match and compete with other participants. Your team scores points based on your players’ kabaddi skills and performance in the match.

Here are the steps on how to play Indian Kabaddi online on Howzat:

Indian Kabaddi League Points System

Getting the hang of the kabaddi skills and scoring system is crucial, and it helps you select the right players in your team. Once you understand the scoring system, half the battle is won!

• Raiders score points on every successful raid. There are additional touch and bonus points for the raid and few others.
• Defenders get points on every successful tackle. There are additional points for super tackle and few others.
• A player will score negative points, in case he receives any card during the match and few other scenarios.

If you are a beginner, you should check out the fantasy kabaddi rules and the Howzat fantasy scoring system. With practice, you can easily become a highly skilled player.

Indian Kabaddi League Winning Tips

Millions of users play on the Howzat Indian Fantasy Kabaddi app. The  Indian Kabaddi League requires a good knowledge of players and analytical skills to win.

• Research well before creating your team.
• Go for a good mixture of experienced and new players in your team.
• Choose your captain and vice captain wisely as they give your 2x and 1.5x points, respectively.
• Follow latest news, and fantasy match predictions for a detailed analysis of the game, which includes the team previews, key players and probable 7, etc.

Read more such fantasy kabaddi tips on how to create your fantasy teams and maximize your chances of winning on the Indian kabaddi fantasy app

Indian Kabaddi League Past Winners

Over the past 7 seasons, multiple teams have got their hands on the prestigious Indian Kabaddi League trophy. Patna is the most successful side, winning the trophy 3 times while Jaipur, Mumba, Bengaluru and Bengal have been one-time winners.

Past Indian Kabaddi League Winners List

Teams Participating in the India Kabaddi League 2021

There are a total of 12 kabaddi teams, representing different cities or regions of India, that compete against each other in the tournament. The teams are owned by popular Bollywood celebrities, sportspersons, industrialists and other big names of the business world.

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