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Men's Kabaddi World Cup 2025, Points Table: The Men’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 concluded with India once again stamping their authority on the sport. The final in Wolverhampton saw India edge out hosts England in a nail-biting 44-41 finish, proving why they remain the undisputed giants of kabaddi.

The week-long tournament, held from March 17 to March 23 across Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, marked the first time the Kabaddi World Cup was held outside Asia.

In a grand show of power, skill, and resilience, India’s men’s team joined their female counterparts, who also won the Women’s title with a resounding 57-36 win over England in their final. For Indian fans, it was a perfect double delight.

The Format: Intense Competition from Start to Finish

The men’s competition featured ten teams divided into two groups of five. Each team played against all others in its group once, with the top four teams progressing to the quarter-finals. From there, it was a knockout battle: quarters, semis, third-place match, and the final.

The line-up included India, England, Italy, Scotland, Wales, Hungary, USA, Poland, Germany, and Hong Kong China. Group A featured Hungary, England, Poland, Germany, and the USA, while Group B included India, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and Hong Kong China.

Group A Results: England Dominate, Poland Strong

Group A saw England completely dominate with three wins out of three. Their crushing victories over Hungary (101-25), the USA (87-20), and Poland (61-36) showcased their superior form. Poland took second place with two victories, beating Hungary and the USA but falling short against England.

The USA managed one win against Hungary, but heavy defeats to England and Poland left them out of the running. Hungary, despite spirited efforts, ended without a win.

Group A Final Standings:

Group B: India and Scotland Shine

In Group B, India and Scotland remained unbeaten with three wins and one draw each. India opened their campaign with a 64-22 win against Italy and followed it up with wins against Hong Kong China (73-21), Wales (102-47), and a final tough battle against Scotland which ended in a 64-64 draw.

Scotland too made their mark with dominant performances over Wales (63-43), Italy (89-33), and Hong Kong China (70-28). Wales finished third with two wins, while Hong Kong China and Italy struggled throughout the tournament.

Group B Final Standings:

The Final Showdown: India vs England

The grand finale on March 23 was a battle of grit and determination. England, cheered on by a packed Wolverhampton crowd, gave India a mighty scare. The match swung like a pendulum, with both teams exchanging leads throughout.

But India’s composure in the dying minutes made all the difference. Star raider Pawan Sehrawat said after the match, "We knew it would come down to the wire. England are a brilliant side, but we trust each other. The belief in the dressing room kept us calm."

Indian captain Deepak Niwas Hooda added, "This win is special. Winning outside Asia, against the home team, in a pressure situation, shows how far kabaddi has come. We dedicate this victory to our fans who never stop believing."

Kabaddi World Cup 2025 Results: Key Matches Recap

• March 17: England crushed Hungary 101-25; India dominated Italy 64-22.
• March 18: India drew with Scotland 64-64 in the most thrilling group match.
• March 20: India put on a show against Wales, winning 102-47.
• March 22: England overpowered Scotland 84-36 to storm into the final.
• March 23 (Final): India clinched the title with a 44-41 victory over England.
  
  

  Kabaddi World Cup 2025: Full Schedule and Results

  
  

  Date	Match	Time (IST)	Venue	Results
  March 17, Monday	England vs Hungary	16:30	Wolverhampton	ENG 101-25 HUN
  March 17, Monday	India vs Italy	17:30	Wolverhampton	IND 64-22 ITA
  March 17, Monday	Scotland vs Wales	22:30	Wolverhampton	SCO 63-43 WAL
  March 17, Monday	USA vs Hungary	23:30	Wolverhampton	USA 87-35 HUN
  March 18, Tuesday	Italy vs Wales	15:30	Wolverhampton	ITA 32-71 WAL
  March 18, Tuesday	Poland vs Hungary	21:30	Wolverhampton	POL 87-27 HUN
  March 18, Tuesday	India vs Scotland	22:30	Wolverhampton	IND 64-64 SCO
  March 18, Tuesday	Hong Kong China vs Wales	23:30	Wolverhampton	HKG 68-49 WAL
  March 19, Wednesday	England vs USA	18:30	Coventry	ENG 87-20 USA
  March 19, Wednesday	Scotland vs Italy	19:30	Coventry	SCO 89-33 ITA
  March 19, Wednesday	India vs Hong Kong China	20:30	Coventry	IND 73-21 HKG
  March 20, Thursday	USA vs Poland	16:30	Birmingham	USA 38-51 POL
  March 20, Thursday	Hong Kong China vs Scotland	17:30	Birmingham	HKG 28-70 SCO
  March 20, Thursday	India vs Wales	20:30	Birmingham	IND 102-47 WAL
  March 20, Thursday	England vs Poland	21:30	Birmingham	ENG 61-36 POL
  March 20, Thursday	Hong Kong China vs Italy	22:30	Birmingham	HKG 53-50 ITA
  March 21, Friday	England vs Hong Kong	18:00	Walsall	ENG 89-23 HKG
  March 21, Friday	USA vs Scotland	19:45	Walsall	USA 30-89 SCO
  March 21, Friday	Poland vs Wales	21:00	Walsall	POL 38-52 WAL
  March 21, Friday	Hungary vs India	22:15	Walsall	HUN 24-89 IND
  March 22, Saturday	England vs Scotland	18:45	Wolverhampton	ENG 84-36 SCO
  March 22, Saturday	Wales vs India	20:00	Wolverhampton	WAL 37-93 IND
  March 23, Sunday	Scotland vs Wales	17:30	Wolverhampton	SCO 67-56 WAL
  March 23, Sunday	India vs England (Final)	21:00	Wolverhampton	IND 44-41 ENG (India winners)