The Maharashtra Ironmen were crowned the champions of the first ever season of the Premier Handball League (PHL) after they defeated the Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh in the final that ended 38-24 in their favour.

Maharashtra were more effective in attack in the early minutes of the game. Igor Chiseliov was holding off challenges from Uttar Pradesh players with ease and was finding a way to score. The Ironmen were rampant in attack as Jalal Kiani, Ankit and Manjeet helped their team establish a slender lead. By the 15th mark, the scores read 8-5 in favour of the Maharashtra Ironmen.