Kabaddi fever has taken over India nowadays. Somewhat like cricket, you will see and hear sports enthusiasts keenly engrossed in the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League. Here’s a rundown of the top 10 raiders in Pro Kabaddi history, some are the reason why Kabaddi is so exciting like never before.
1. Pardeep Narwal
Pardeep Narwal is arguably the biggest legend in Pro Kabaddi. He is known as Dubki King for his signature move where he dodges under defenders. Pardeep has scored a staggering 1,727 raid points in 177 matches and is still going strong.
2. Maninder Singh
Maninder Singh, the second on the Pro Kabaddi Best Raider list, is known for swift movement across the mat. Bengal Warriorz’s go-to raider, Maninder’s tally of raid points stands at 1,479 in 151 matches.
3. Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Pawan Sehrawat has been one of the best raiders India has produced in the recent times. His signature move is to jump over defenders as the escape route. Hi-Flyer Pawan Sehrawat thus far has racked up 1,277 raid points in 134 matches.
4. Rahul Chaudhari
Rahul Chaudhary is probably the biggest entertainer Pro Kabaddi League has ever seen. For that season, Rahul was called the “Showman” of Kabaddi. In 154 matches, Rahul amassed 1,045 raid points and enthralled audiences with his entertaining moves.
5. Arjun Deshwal
Arjun Deshwal is the new face of PKL. The consistent and power-packed performances in the recent seasons has made Arjun a fan favorite. He has scored 1,038 raid points in 99 matches thus far and is quickly rising up the ranks.
Naveen Kumar is another modern-day raider who moves swiftly on the Kabaddi mat and is hard to catch. With 1,029 raid points in just 95 matches, Naveen Express is shattering raiding records for fun.
7. Deepak Niwas Hooda
Deepak Niwas Hooda is a dream all-rounder who was equally adept at both raiding and defending. Deepak racked up 1,020 raid points across 157 matches.
8. Sachin Tanwar
The highest paid player Kabaddi player of the ongoing PKL Season 11, Sachin Tanwar is a prolific raider. With 1,012 raid points in 136 matches, Sachin’s calm approach on the mat and ability to handle pressure makes him a top raider.
9. Vikash Kandola
Vikash Kandola has amassed 810 raid points from 124 matches and is still going stronger. For years, he was the swiftest movers on the mat and known for his sharp raids. In the current season, he is seen playing second fiddle to raiders and playing as an all-rounder.
10. Ajay Thakur
Ajay Thakur was one of the sharpest minds on the Kabaddi mat. His signature move “frog jump” earned him many a fans. He scored 794 raid points in 120 matches with his skillful raids and quick thinking.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction is around the corner, and franchises are eyeing some of the hottest names in international cricket. Whether it’s fast bowlers, utility all-rounders or explosive batters, the auction promises an intense bidding for the most celebrated overseas stars for IPL 2025. Let’s take a look at foreign players likely to ignite bidding wars and become highest paid player at IPL Auction.
#1 Mitchell Starc
The most expensive player in IPL history last season will be in contention to be the highest paid player in IPL 2025 Auction. Left-arm angle and ability to take wickets at all junctures of the match make him such a hot acquisition.
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Mitchell Starc Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowl Avg
5-fer
41
2014-2024
51
4/15
22.29
0
#2 Sam Curran
Sam Curran will be on the radar of several IPL franchises for his immense value with both bat and ball. He has always been one of the top buys at IPL auctions and that won’t change this time also.
Jofra Archer may not be at his prime at the moment but he can garner a lot of interest for the quality bowler he is. In the recent T20Is, Jofra has proved that he has regained fitness and is ready to up the ante.
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Jofra Archer Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowl Avg
5-fer
40
2018-2023
48
3/15
24.39
0
# 4 Cameron Green
Cameron Green is touted as the next superstar of Australian cricket. Maybe for that reason, he had a high pay cheuqe in the last two editions of Indian Premier League, earning a whopping INR 17.50 crore in a single season. For the skillset and potential, he can be one of the most expensive players on 23 November.
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Cameron Green Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
HS
Bat Avg
100s
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowl Avg
5-fer
29
2023-2024
707
100*
41.58
1
16
2/12
41.50
0
#5 Kagiso Rabada
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada often goes under the radar when we discuss top bowlers. The stats don’t lie though – 117 wickets in 80 IPL matches suggest the incredible knack for picking wickets. Exceptional skill with the new ball and at the death makes KG a hot pick!
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Kagiso Rabada Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowl Avg
5-fer
80
2017-2024
117
4/21
21.96
0
#6 Jos Buttler
Jos Butter is one of the most prolific overseas batsmen in the history of IPL. The England international is a dream T20 opening batsman who keeps wickets and also gives a leadership option. Sure, he will find plenty of bidders!
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Jos Buttler Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
HS
Bat Avg
100s
Catches
Stumpings
107
2016-2024
3582
124
38.10
7
55
1
# 7 Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is a power-hitter who can bat at all positions. Besides the ability to bat in the middle order as an enforcer, his useful bowling gives another option for the better balance of the side. All these traits make him one of the highly desirable players at the auction.
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Marcus Stoinis Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
HS
Bat Avg
100s
Wickets
Best Figures
Bowl Avg
5-fer
96
2016-2024
1866
124*
28.27
1
43
4/15
29.62
0
#8 Phil Salt
Phil Salt made a huge statement in the last IPL edition, scoring 435 runs at a strike rate of 182.01 for Kolkata Knight Riders. Plus, he has good International form to back it up. Teams looking for a top-order powerhouse can go hard to get his services for the 2025 edition of Indian Premier League.
The batting of Jake Fraser-McGurk was one the highlights of the last IPL season, 330 runs in 9 matches at a staggering strike rate of 234.04 caught everyone’s attention. The kind of approach he brings to the table, JFM is likely to draw immense from franchises looking to acquire young talent.
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Jake Fraser McGurk Stats in IPL
Matches
Runs
HS
Bat Avg
SR
100s
9
330
84
36.66
234
0
#10 Gerald Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee is an out-an-out fast bowler and more than capable lower order batter. The wicket-taker may not be as desirable overseas fast bowler as Mitchell Starc, Kagiso Rabada, or Trent Boult but still a versatile pick to watch out for in the upcoming auction.
The IPL 2025 Auction will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is the second year in a row that the Indian Premier League auction is being held outside of India, following last year’s auction in Dubai. This year there’s a mega auction. Let’s break it down for you to understand what is mega auction in IPL and how it is different from mini auction.
How is mega auction different from mini auction
In the Indian Premier League, there are two types of player auctions – mega auction and mini auction.
Mega auctions happen every three years and are much bigger with respect to players up for grabs and teams need to fill more spots. Ahead of a mega auction, each team can only keep a few of their players. This year, the limit was up to six retentions.
Mini auctions are smaller with relatively fewer players going under the hammer and teams only make minor adjustments to their squad. Ahead of mini auction, most of the teams can retain most of their players.
In this year’s mega auction, high-profile names such as Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are back in the auction pool. Also, it is because of the mega auction and more players on offer that some teams can make their squad from the scratch. More player options and shuffle in rosters only add to the excitement.
How many players have registered for IPL 2025 Auction?
A total of 1,574 players have signed up for the IPL 2025 mega auction, which includes 1,165 Indian players and 409 international players. Among these, there are 320 players with international capped cricketers, 1,224 uncapped players, and 30 players from Associate Nations.
Which high-profile players will go under the hammer in IPL 2025 Mega Auction?
Among the high-profile Indian players to go under the hammer are Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar, Harshal Patel, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar, Devdutt Padikkal, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prasidh Krishna, T Natarajan and more.
The marquee overseas players that are up for grabs at IPL auction for IPL 2025 include Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow, Faf du Plessis, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Kagiso Rabada, Tim David, Rachin Ravindra, David Miller, Devon Conway, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Liam Livingstone and more.
How many players will each team buy at IPL 2025 mega auction?
All IPL teams have to buy a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 25. Forty-six players have already been retained ahead of IPL 2025 Auction and now there are 204 slots to fill. Among overseas players, there is a cap of eight foreign players per team and now there are 70 slots for overseas players at the auction.
There is no denying the fact that Indian Super League has injected a new life into the Indian football scene. Whether you’re a passionate football fanatic or an average sports fan, you’d agree that ISL movement has revolutionized the sport in India.
When did Indian Super League start?
The Indian Super League (ISL) started on 12 October 2014. Year after year, ISL has grown by leaps and bounds. In October 2019, it was officially recognized by FIFA and the AFC as the country’s main football league.
Among its stakeholders are esteemed organizations like Reliance, Star India, and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The league’s 13 teams are based in cities like Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Jamshedpur.
How ISL has changed Football in India?
India’s top football competition, in ISL, is a big part of making Indian football better and exciting! With ISL came grassroots programs to find and develop young talent. Then, there is a focus on the refurbishing of stadiums, facilities, and sports infrastructure. This presents a huge opportunity for the next generation of football stars in India! And, then there is a dream to make Indian Super League as competitive as the world’s top leagues.
ISL Winners since 2014
Season
Champions
Cup Winners
2014
Atlético de Kolkata
2015
Chennaiyin
2016
Atlético de Kolkata
2017–18
Chennaiyin
2018–19
Bengaluru
2019–20
Goa
ATK
2020–21
Mumbai City
Mumbai City
2021–22
Jamshedpur
Hyderabad
2022–23
Mumbai City
ATK Mohun Bagan
2023–24
Mohun Bagan SG
Mumbai City
2024–25
–
–
Which is the most successful team in ISL?
The most successful team in the Indian Super League (ISL) is Mumbai City FC, with a total of 4 titles. They have won the League Shield twice in the seasons 2020-21 and 2022-23, along with 2 Cup victories in 2021 and 2024.
Other notable successful teams include ATK, which has won 3 titles but with no League Shield, and Mohun Bagan, which claimed its first League Shield in the 2023-24 season, and one Cup title in 2023. Teams like Chennaiyin and Goa also have a strong history, with Chennaiyin winning the Cup twice and Goa winning the League Shield once in 2019-20.
ATK (2016), Mumbai City (2016, 2022–23, 2023–24), Pune City (2017–18), Goa (2020–21, 2023–24), Hyderabad (2020–21, 2021–22), NorthEast United (2020–21), Mohun Bagan SG (2021–22, 2023–24)
Most Consecutive Matches Undefeated
18
Mumbai City (9 Oct 2022 – 11 Feb 2023)
Most Consecutive Defeats
10
NorthEast United (8 Oct – 17 Dec 2022)
Most Goals Scored in a Season
54
Mumbai City (2022–23)
Fewest Goals Scored in a Season
10
Hyderabad (2023–24)
Most Goals Conceded in a Season
51
NorthEast United (2022–23)
Fewest Goals Conceded in a Season
11
Mumbai City (2016)
Best Goal Difference in a Season
33
Mumbai City (2022–23)
Worst Goal Difference in a Season
35
NorthEast United (2022–23)
Most Goals Scored at Home in a Season
25
Goa (2018–19)
Fewest Goals Scored at Home in a Season
4
Hyderabad (2023–24)
Most Goals Conceded at Home in a Season
28
NorthEast United (2022–23)
Fewest Goals Conceded at Home in a Season
2
Kerala Blasters (2014)
Most Goals Scored Away in a Season
30
Mumbai City (2022–23)
Fewest Goals Scored Away in a Season
3
Mumbai City (2014)
Most Goals Conceded Away in a Season
27
NorthEast United (2022–23)
Fewest Goals Conceded Away in a Season
5
Mumbai City (2016)
Most Consecutive Matches Without Scoring
7
Chennaiyin (15 Feb – 10 Nov 2019)
Most Goals Scored in Total
338
Goa
Most Goals Conceded in Total
292
Odisha
How much do Indian Super League players earn?
The salary cap for each ISL team is Rs 18 crore and each team builds its squad within this salary cap. The top ISL players earn in crores, others in Lakhs.
However, to provide more flexibility, the league has also introduced a new rule: two players, whether domestic or international, can now be signed by a club outside of this salary cap. These new guidelines allow clubs to spend more freely on international players, without having to worry about how their salaries will impact the overall salary cap.
What is Indian Super League Winner Prize Money?
Indian Super League winner receives ₹6 crore in prize money. The runners-up receive ₹3 crore while semi-finalists get awarded ₹1.5 crore. Among the individual awards of 10 lakhs each are the Best Pitch Award, Best Grassroots Award, and Best Elite Youth Program for ground crew and teams.
How to Watch Indian Premier League Live?
Fans in India can catch ISL live telecast on Sports18 3 and Sports18 HD 1 TV channels. Indian Super League 2024-25 can also be live-streamed on JioCinema.
The ongoing Pro Kabaddi League has been an enthralling experience for Kabaddi fans across the globe. With high-octane and thrilling encounters daily, you can be a part of live action at the stadium. Here’s how you can book PKL tickets for the Noida and Pune leg of the tournament.
How to Book Pro Kabaddi League Tickets?
The official ticket sale for PKL is through BookMyShow. Follow the below steps to book Pro Kabaddi League tickets online.
Go to the Website or App: Open the BookMyShow website or BookMyShow app.
Search for PKL Tickets: Type “Pro Kabaddi League” or “PKL 2024” in search bar, or look for it under the Sports category.
Select the Match: Choose the match you want to watch.
Pick Your Seats: Choose the seating section and pick your preferred seats from the seating chart.
Review Ticket Details: Double check the ticket price, seat, and other details.
Payment: Enter your payment details, choose your payment method and complete the transaction.
Get Your Tickets: After the payment, you’ll receive a confirmation message with your tickets. Download the e-ticket and show it on your phone when you arrive at the stadium.
For the Noida leg of the tournament, tickets start as low as ₹100. Other categories like ₹150, ₹500, and ₹1500 ensure that you get to enjoy the high-energy Kabaddi action without breaking the bank. ₹1500 price tickets are the premium category gives you a more comfortable viewing experience.
Stay tuned for announcements on Pune leg tickets (December 3rd – December 24th) as they are not open yet.
PKL 2024-25 Schedule
Check the schedule for upcoming Pro Kabaddi 2024 matches and pick the one you want to book tickets for.
Don’t worry if Pro Kabaddi is not hosting matches in our city or if you can’t attend in person. You can watch Pro Kabaddi live on Star Sports Network every day or stream it on Disney+Hotstar App or website.
IPL Mega Auction is less than two weeks away now. All 10 teams are sweating over auction table strategies to get their rosters right for IPL 2025. Since this is a mega auction, there are a lot of quality wicket-keeper batsmen who are up for grabs.
List of high-profile wicket-keepers to go under the hammer at IPL Mega Auction
Rishabh Pant
Ishan Kishan
Jos Buttler
KL Rahul
Devon Conway
Jonny Bairstow
Quinton de Kock
Phil Salt
Rahmanuallah Gurbaz
Josh Inglis
Jitesh Sharma
Anuj Rawat
KS Bharat
Wriddhiman Saha
Matthew Wade
So which wicket-keeper batsman will get the highest bid in IPL Mega Auction? Let’s discuss the top 5 contenders in detail.
#1 Rishabh Pant
A captain-wicketkeeper combo, Rishabh Pant is one of the sought-after players at the auction even before it started. Hard-hitting wicket-keeper batsman and leadership abilities make RP17 one of the hottest picks in IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
Ishan Kishan brings a power game at the top of the batting order. The wicket-keeper batsman has been one of the maintstays of by Mumbai Indians. A lot of teams are expected to go after the pocket-sized dynamo.
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Ishan Kishan Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
Strike Rate
100s
Catches
Stumpings
105
2016-2024
2644
99
28.43
135.86
0
51
5
#3 KL Rahul
KL Rahul has been a consistent run-scorer in the IPL over the years. He is always at the top of the Purple Cap winner list table or a contender. Add to that the leadership skills! Teams like RCB, KKR, and DC might be interested, but LSG holds an RTM if they choose to retain him.
Jos Buttler’s release came as a surprise to most cricket fans. Jos Buttler is one of the most prolific IPL batsmen. England white-ball captain gives an additional leadership option for teams looking for a skipper. For sure there will be considerable interest from franchises to get his services.
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Jos Buttler Stats in IPL
Matches
Span
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Average
100s
Catches
Stumpings
107
2016-2024
3582
124
38.10
7
55
1
#5 Devon Conway
The Kiwi wicket-keeper batsman missed IPL 2024 due to injury but a season before Devon Conway had a bumper 2023 season with staggering 672 runs. CSK are likely to get him back with their RTM and he may transition into a full-time wicketkeeper for Chennai IPL Team. We may see him keep wickets in place of MS Dhoni if IPL 2025 is Thala’s last season.
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Kabaddi is a game comprising Raiders and Defenders. There’s a saying- a team with prolific raiders helps you win matches, but a team with extraordinary defenders helps you win tournaments. Going by this saying, we have curated this blog comprising of 10 Best Defenders in Pro Kabaddi League among active players. So, without any further ado, let’s take a look.
1. Fazel Atrachali
Making his way at the top of Pro Kabaddi Best Defender list is, Iran’s and current Bengal Warriorz skipper Fazel Atrachali. ‘Sultan’ Fazel is a legend of Pro Kabaddi League. Having represented teams like Pana Pirates, Gujarat Giants, Puneri Paltan, and Bengal Warriorz in a decorated career spanning over 9 years, Fazel has established himself as one of the greats of the league. Beneath are his fabulous numbers in Pro Kabaddi League.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
175
876
511
31
2. Surjeet Singh
Cover defenders don’t usually get the accolades they deserve compared to the corners, but PO Surjeet Singh is a defender of a different stature. Surjeet has been playing PKL since 2016 and has represented multiple franchises including Puneri Paltan, UMumba, Bengal Warriorz, Tamil Thalaivas, Telegu Titans, Bengaluru Bulls and now donning the Pink jersey for Jaipur Pink Panthers. Surjeet stands second in this list and also is the all-time second-most tackle points holder in the league.
Playing for Bengal Warriorz this season, Right Corner Nitesh Kumar takes the third spot on the list of active PKL defenders with the most tackle points. He takes the 4th position for all-time most tackle points in PKL history. Nitesh has been a prolific right-corner defender for years and is continuing to impress one and all in the league yet again. Check his PKL numbers below.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
136
682
367
23
4. Sunil Kumar
Sunil Kumar is yet another Right Cover defender on this list. The current skipper of UMumba is actually PKL’s most successful Indian skipper. Sunil led Jaipur Pink Panthers to title glory for the second time in history in 2022 and took the team to the semifinals in the following year. Sunil is always a backbone for any team he plays in the league and UMumba would be hoping for their second PKL under Sunil Kumar’s astonishing leadership. Check his PKL numbers below,
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
144
667
351
20
5. Parvesh Bhainswal
Taking the 5th position on the list is Left Cover defender Parvesh Bhainswal. Having represented teams like Jaipur, Gujarat Giants and Telegu Titans, Parvesh is currently taking the left cover position in UMumba’s setup. Parvesh made his PKL debut in 2016 and since then has managed to accumulate 319 tackle points. Take a look at his PKL numbers below.
Former UMumba skipper Left Corner specialist Mahender Singh stands sixth on this list. Mahender made his PKL debut in 2017 for Bengaluru Bulls as he was a find of Coach Randheer Singh Sehrawat. Apart from the Bulls, Mahender has represented UMumba and currently plays for UP Yoddhas. Check his numbers below.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
132
638
302
17
7. Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh
Mohammadreza Shadloui is the real Superstar of the Pro Kabaddi League. The Iranian defender has gained immense popularity courtesy of his skillful tackles and outrageous attitude. Shadloui is the most loved foreign recruit of PKL in recent times and currently plays for Haryana Steelers. Shadloui became the fastest defender to breach the 100 and 200 tackle points barrier, and he continues to shine like a real Superstar.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
74
479
290
27
8. Surinder Singh Dehal
Bengaluru Bulls’ current Right Cover Surinder Singh Dehal makes this list at the 8th position. Surinder is known for his quick dashes and has been a part of PKL since 2017 and represented teams like UMumba, Telegu Titans and became a part of Bengaluru Bulls after he was called in as an injury replacement ahead of the start of this season. Check Surinder’s PKL numbers below.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
126
705
283
10
9. Sumit Sangwan
UP Yoddhas’ current left corner Sumit Sangwan has made his name to the list at the 9th spot. Sumit made his PKL debut in 2019 for Yoddhas and made a mark in his debut season with 80 tackle points from 22 games. Sumit has been an integral part of UP Yoddhas ever since his debut and continues to grow leaps and bounds Check his PKL numbers below.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
96
564
280
21
10. Saurabh Nandal
Saurabh Nandal, who recently completed his 100 PKL games, takes the 10th spot on Pro Kabaddi Best Defender. Like Sumit Sangwan, Saurabh Nandal also made his PKL debut in 2019 and has represented only one team, i.e., Bengaluru Bulls to date. Saurabh has been leading Bengaluru’s defense for the last three seasons and continues to excel with every match. Check his PKL numbers below.
As we approach IPL Auction for the forthcoming 2025 Indian Premier League season, social media is buzzing about the RTM card rule. All 10 IPL franchises have announced retentions and most have kept their right to exercise RTM rule.
The return of the RTM rule makes IPL 2025 mega auction even more thrilling, and brings added excitement for fans and franchises alike. Here’s an all-inclusive guide to new RTM Rules and how it can be a game-changer this season.
What is RTM or Right-to-Match Card?
The RTM card (Right-to-Match card) is an option with teams to reclaim one of their players from the previous season. They “match” the final auction bid made by another franchise and get the player back.
BUT! There is a slight tweak to RTM rules for IPL 2025 edition. If the original team uses the RTM card to match a bid, the bidding franchise has the opportunity to raise their offer. The original team would then need to match this new bid to successfully retain the player.
The new RTM rules allows both teams another chance to compete and acquire the player.
How many RTM Cards is each team allowed in IPL 2025?
Each IPL team has an option to retain up to 6 players or use six RTM cards to re-acquire players from their 2024 squad.
In simple terms:
If a franchise retains six players before the auction, they won’t have any RTM cards left for the auction.
If no players are retained pre-auction, the team will have six RTM cards available to use during the bidding.
If two players are retained ahead of IPL auction, four Right-to-Match options are available.
RTM cards available for all 10 IPL Teams at IPL Auction
The RTM rule first came in 2014 edition and was there in place until the 2018 mega auction. It was removed before the 2022 season, and now has returned with a slight tweak.
How Did RTM Rule work in previous Indian Premier League Auction?
The teams were given up to three RTM cards previously. The auctioneer would make the polite enquiry to the past team at the final bid if they wanted to get back the player, without further bidding.
Why was RTM re-introduced in IPL 2025 Auction?
IPL think-tank certainly wanted to make the auction exciting and add another layer of squad building strategy with the newly introduced RTM rules. The 2025 RTM rules allow:
Teams to use the RTM card to retain fan-favorites and top performers and
Increased competition as final bid franchises can raise their offer.
PKL has been entertaining Indian and global audiences since 2014. Pro Kabaddi League is a household name in the country and it is continuing to grow with leaps and bounds.
Fans are more inclined towards the Raiders as their swiftness on the mat is fun to watch. However, the game pundit’s have always pipped Defenders as the game changers. A team with good defense is more often than not bound to dig deep in the tournament. Defenders love to tackle, and they love Super Tackles even more as they get 2 points for a single Super Tackle. In this post, we have compiled a list of 5 defenders with most Pro Kabaddi Super Tackles. So, without wasting any further time, let’s take a look at this list.
1. Vishal Bharadwaj
Left corner defender Vishal Bharadwaj is the first name to make Pro Kabaddi Super Tackles list. Vishal started his PKL journey with Telugu Titans in 2016 and has been a part of franchises like Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi in his 8 seasons of PKL career.
Vishal last represented Dabang Delhi in the 2023 edition of the tournament and ended up with 38 tackle points from 19 matches. Talking about his career numbers, Vishal has featured in 118 PKL games and accumulated 324 tackle points including 21 High 5s and 36 Super Tackles.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
Super Tackles
118
619
324
21
36
2. Fazel Atrachali
Next name on the list is ‘Sultan’ Fazel Atrachali. Iran’s national Kabaddi team skipper has represented teams like UMumba, Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants, Puneri Paltan, and Bengal Warriorz in a career spanning over 9 years. Fazel is the most decorated and successful defender in the history of Pro Kabaddi League.
Captaining Bengal Warriorz this season, Fazel has as many as 33 Super tackles to his name from 175 matches and is leading the charts for most tackle points in the history of the league. Take a look at his prolific PKL numbers below.
UP Yoddhas’ current left cover Mahender Singh takes the third spot in this list. Mahender kicked off his PKL career in 2017 with Bengaluru Bulls and remained with the team till 2022. He captained UMumba in 2023 and is currently a part of UP Yoddhas.
Talking about his numbers, Mahender Singh has accumulated 302 tackle points from 132 matches which includes 32 Super Tackles and 17 High 5s.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
Super Tackles
132
638
302
17
32
4. Parvesh Bhainswal
Parvesh Bhainswal takes the 4th spot on this list.UMumba’s current Left Corner specialist has been a part of Pro Kabaddi League since 2016 and started his career with Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Besides Jaipur, Parvesh has represented Gujarat Giants and Telegu Titans and is playing for UMumbathis season. From 144 matches, Bhainswal has accumulated 319 tackle points including 19 High 5s and 31 Super Tackles.
Matches
Total Tackles
Total Tackle Points
High 5s
Super Tackles
144
601
319
19
31
5. Sandeep Narwal
Sandeep Narwal is the final name on this list. The all-rounder who was part of Pro Kabaddi League till last year, began his PKL career with 3-time champions Patna in the inaugural season.
He moved to Telegu Titans in the 4th season and represented teams like Puneri Paltan, UMumba, Dabang Delhi, and UP Yoddhas in a career spanning till 2023. Talking about his PKL numbers, Sandeep has accumulated 360 tackle points from 156 matches including 18 High 5s and 30 Super Tackles.
The Pro Kabaddi League has grown in stature over the years. The league which commenced in 2014 has gained enormous popularity in the country and is the second most watched sports league in India after Indian Premier League. Over the years many rookie players have made a name for themselves and elevated to the top of their game, be it raiders, defenders, or all-rounders, we have witnessed many players marking themselves among the best of the best in the league.
Among the two facets of the game, i.e., raiding and defense, raiders are always popular among the fans. We have compiled a list of Top 10 raiders with the most Super 10s in Pro Kabaddi league history. So without any further ado, let’s delve into the list.
1. Pardeep Narwal
Making his entry at the numero uno spot is the current skipper of Bengaluru Bulls, Pardeep Narwal. Pardeep is league’s most successful raider. Having started his career in 2015 with Bengaluru Bulls, ‘Record Breaker’ Pardeep has played 176 matches so far and etched his name in history books with 1725 raid points, the most for a raider. Apart from most raid points, Pardeep has 86 Super 10s to his name, a feat second to none.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
176
1725
86
2. Maninder Singh
Maninder Singh is the second name on the list. The land of Punjab is known to produce some prolific athletes for the country, and ‘Mighty’ Maninder is one such asset from Punjab. He started his PKL career in 2014 with Jaipur Pink Panthers but unfortunately missed the next two seasons due to injury. 2017 was a breakthrough season for Maninder has he returned to PKL donning Bengal Warriors outfit and led his team to the title in 2019. Since 2017, Maninder has been an integral part of Bengal’s setup and still plays for the same team.
Having played 6 PKL seasons so far, Maninder has accumulated 1466 raid points, second most after Pardeep, with 73 Super 10s.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
149
1466
73
3. Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Telegu Titans’ current skipper Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is the next name on the list. The ‘Hi-Flyer’ Pawan Kumar Sehrawat has made a name for himself in recent times and is considered one of the most consistent raiders in recent times. Pawan commenced his PKL journey with Bengaluru Bulls in 2016 and since then has managed to appear in 133 PKL matches. In his PKL journey, Pawan has notched up 1265 raid points, third most after Pardeep and Maninder, which includes 67 Super 10s as well.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
133
1265
67
4. Naveen Kumar
The next name on the list is Dabang Delhi’s current skipper Naveen Kumar. Fondly known as ‘Naveen Express,’ the right raider has been on song ever since he started his PKL journey in 2018 with Dabang Delhi. Naveen is one of those handful players who have represented the same franchise ever since his debut. Talking about his numbers, Naveen Express has so far featured in 95 PKL matches and accumulated 1029 raid points which includes 64 Super 10s. Naveen also holds the record for being the fastest to complete 1000 raid points in Pro Kabaddi League history. He achieved this historic feat in 90 games.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
95
1265
67
5. Arjun Deshwal
Next on the list is Pro Kabaddi league’s ‘Raid Machine’ Arjun Deshwal. Arjun has been one of the most consistent young raiders in recent times. Arjun started his PKL journey with UMumba in 2018, but his stature grew when he was picked up by Jaipur Pink Panthers in 2021 and ended the season with 268 raid points, the most for his team in the season. Since then Arjun has been the backbone of Jaipur Pink Panthers’ rading unit and is leading the side this season. Talking about his numbers, Arjun recently crossed the 1000 raid points barrier in his 97th game and now has 1020 raid points from 98 matches which includes 56 Super 10s.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
98
1020
56
6. Rahul Chaudhari
The 6th name on this list is ‘Showman’ Rahul Chaudhari. Rahul, who announced his retirement from PKL after remaining unsold in this year’s auction, will remain one of the most popular raiders in the history of the league. Rahul commenced his PKL journey with the Telugu Titans in the inaugural season, i.e., 2014 went on to represent teams like Tamil Thalaivas, Puneri Paltan, and Jaipur Pink Panthers, before hanging his boots ahead of this season. A veteran of the league, Rahul finished his PKL career with 1045 raid points from 154 matches including 42 Super 10s.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
154
1045
42
7. Sachin Tanwar
Sachin Tanwar is this season’s highest-paid player. Sachin, who represents Tamil Thalaivas this season, was fetched for a record 2.15 Crore Rupees and has been doing his bit for his side. Talking about his career, Sachin started his PKL journey in the 5th season with Gujarat Giants and went on to represent teams like Patna Pirates and Tamil Thalaivas in the next six seasons. Sachin has so far accumulated 1012 raid points from 136 matches including 38 Super 10s. He completed his 1000 raid points in the ongoing season.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
133
1012
38
8. Deepak Niwas Hooda
Next on the list is Deepak Niwas Hooda, better known as Deepak Hooda. The 30-year-old all-rounder has amassed 1020 raid points, comprising 846 raid touch-points and 174 bonus points. Deepak last represented Bengal Warriors in 2022 but remained unsold in 2024 PKL auctions. However, with age by his side, Deepak would be hoping to make a return in the prestigious league next season.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
157
1020
35
9. Siddharth Desai
Siddharth Desai, popularly known as Siddharth ‘Bahubali’ Desai, has gained fame for his immense strength. His powerful build has been both an advantage and a challenge; while his strength aids in scoring raid points, it also makes him more susceptible to injuries. Siddharth kicked off his PKL career in 2018 representing U Mumba, but due to injuries, Siddharth has only featured in 80 PKL matches so far accumulating 693 raid points along with 34 Super 10s. Siddharth was purchased by Dabang Delhi this season but opted out of the tournament due to personal reasons.
Matches
Total Raid Points
Total Super 10s
80
693
34
10. Vikash Kandola
Vikash Kandola is the final name on the list. Despite his short stature, Vikash’s precise quickness makes him a standout raider.Currently representing Jaipur Pink Panthers, Vikash started his PKL career with Dabang Delhi in 2016 and went on to represent teams like Haryana Steelers, Bengaluru Bulls, and Jaipur Pink Panthers in the next seven seasons. Talking about his numbers, Kandola has 833 raid points to his name from 124 matches including 30 Super 10s.
