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Pro Kabaddi 2024 Best Raider, Best Defender, Awards, Prize Money & Winner List

The Haryana Steelers won the Pro Kabaddi 2024 (PKL Season 11) trophy with an emphatic 32-23 victory over the Patna Pirates. The best team of the tournament, Steelers prevailed in the high-octane PKL final to win their first Pro Kabaddi title with a final score of 32-23.

Top Performers in the PKL final 2024 for Haryana Steelers Best Raider – Vinay (6 raid points) Best Defenders – Shivam Patare and Mohammadreza Shadloui (5 tackle points each), Patna Pirates Best Raider – Devank (5 raid points) Best Defender – Gurdeep (6 tackle points).

Most Valuable Player of the Season was awarded to Mohammadreza Shadloui for his tremendous all-round performance. The charismatic coach Manpreet Singh won Coach of the Season for his strategic brilliance and fantastic team management.

Pro Kabaddi 2024 Award Winners

Raid of Season 11: Manjeet (Telugu Titans)

Tackle of Season 11: Ankit (Patna Pirates)

Best Raider of Season 11: Devank Dalal (Patna Pirates)

Best Defender of Season 11: Nitesh Kumar (Tamil Thalaivas)

New Young Player of Season 11: Ayan Lohchab (Patna Pirates)

Most Valuable Player of Season 11: Mohammadreza Shadloui (Haryana Steelers)

Super Coach of Season 11: Manpreet Singh (Haryana Steelers)

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Complete PKL Winner List

Season	Winner	Captain	Final Match Result	Runner-Up	Captain
1	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Navneet Gautam	35–24	U Mumba	Anup Kumar
2	U Mumba	Anup Kumar	36–30	Bengaluru Bulls	Manjit Chillar
3	Patna Pirates	Manpreet Singh	31–28	U Mumba	Anup Kumar
4	Patna Pirates	Dharmaraj Cheralathan	37–29	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Jasvir Singh
5	Patna Pirates	Pardeep Narwal	55–38	Gujarat Fortune Giants	Fazel Atrachali
6	Bengaluru Bulls	Rohit Kumar	38–33	Gujarat Fortune Giants	Sunil Kumar
7	Bengal Warriors	Maninder Singh	39–34	Dabang Delhi	Joginder Narwal
8	Dabang Delhi	Joginder Narwal	37–36	Patna Pirates	Prashanth Kumar Rai
9	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Sunil Kumar	33–29	Puneri Paltan	Fazel Atrachali
10	Puneri Paltan	Aslam Inamdar	28–25	Haryana Steelers	Jaideep Dahiya
11	Haryana Steelers	Jaideep Dahiya	32-23	Patna Pirates	Ankit Jaglan

Top Raiders of PKL 2024 Season

Patna Pirates’ Devank Dalal took home the Best Raider award with an impressive haul of 301 raid points in 25 matches of PKL Season 11. Ashu Malik and Arjun Deshwal were among the other raiders who recorded 200+ raid points.

	Player	Team	Raid points	Matches
1	Devank Dalal	Patna Pirates	301	25
2	Ashu Malik	Dabang Delhi	262	23
3	Arjun Deshwal	Jaipur Pink Panthers	227	23
4	Ajit Ramesh Chouhan	U Mumba	185	23
5	Ayan Lohchab	Patna Pirates	184	25
6	Vijay Malik	Telugu Titans	172	22
7	Vinay	Haryana Steelers	164	24
8	Guman Singh	Gujarat Giants	159	22
9	Shivam Anil Patare	Haryana Steelers	158	24
10	Bhavani Rajput	UP Yoddhas	151	22

Most Super 10 in PKL 2024

	Player	Matches	Super 10s
1	Ashu Malik	23	18
1	Devank	25	18
3	Arjun Deshwal	23	10
4	Ajit Ramesh Chouhan	23	9
5	Pawan Kumar Sehrawat	13	8
5	Bhavani Rajput	22	8
7	Vijay Malik	22	7
7	Gagan Raju Gowda	18	7
7	Ayan Lohchab	25	7
10	Shivam Anil Patare	24	6

Most Super Raids in PKL 2024

	Player	Team	Matches	Super Raids
1	Ajit Ramesh Chouhan	Left Raider	23	9
2	Devank	Raider	25	8
2	Ashu Malik	Right Raider	23	8
4	Gagan Raju Gowda	Right Raider	18	7
5	Ashish Kaptan Narwal	Raider	22	5
5	Pardeep Narwal	Left Raider	20	5
5	Pawan Kumar Sehrawat	Raider	13	5
5	Pankaj Deepak Mohite	Raider	22	5
9	Guman Singh	Raider	22	4
9	Vinay	Raider	24	4

Who is the most successful raider in Pro Kabaddi League history?

Pardeep Narwal is the most successful raider in Pro Kabaddi League history, with over 1700 raid points in the bag.

Top defender of the PKL 2024 season

Haryana Steelers’ Mohammadreza Shadloui has been the best defender in the Pro Kabaddi League for the last couple of seasons now. The Iranian bagged the top defender of the PKL 2024 season award with 82 tackle points in 24 matches. Patna Pirates’ Ankit Jaglan finished second in the tally with 79 tackle points in 25 games against his name.

	Player	Team	Tackle points	Matches
1	Mohammadreza Shadloui	Haryana Steelers	82	24
2	Ankit Jaglan	Patna Pirates	79	25
3	Nitesh Kumar	Tamil Thalaivas	77	22
4	Yogesh Bijender Dahiya	Dabang Delhi	75	22
5	Nitin Rawal	Bengaluru Bulls	74	22
5	Hitesh	UP Yoddhas	74	23
7	Rahul Sethpal	Haryana Steelers	73	24
8	Sumit Sangwan	UP Yoddhas	72	23
9	Ankush Rathee	Jaipur Pink Panthers	68	23
10	Deepak Singh	Patna Pirates	64	25

Most High 5s in PKL 2024

	Player	Matches	High 5s
1	Nitesh Kumar	22	8
2	Hitesh	23	7
3	Gaurav Khatri	21	6
4	Aman Mukesh	16	5
5	Jitender Yadav	19	5
6	Nitesh Kumar	21	5
7	Nitin Rawal	22	5
7	Yogesh Bijender Dahiya	22	5
9	Mohammadreza Shadloui	24	5
10	Sombir Goswami	17	4

Most Super Tackles in PKL 2024

	Player	Matches	Super Tackles
1	Yogesh Bijender Dahiya	22	10
2	Hitesh	23	9
3	Ankit Jaglan	25	8
3	Fazel Atrachali	19	8
3	Sunil Kumar	23	8
3	Nitin Rawal	22	8
7	Sumit Sangwan	23	7
7	Rahul Sethpal	24	7
7	Jitender Yadav	19	7
7	Arul Nandha Babu Velusamy	17	7

Who is the most successful defender in Pro Kabaddi League history?

Iran’s Fazel Atrachali is the most successful defender in Pro Kabaddi League history with over 500 tackle points. He is the only player to have reached the milestone of 500.

What is the Pro Kabaddi League Prize Money breakup?

The champions of Pro Kabaddi League 2024 Season, Haryana Steelers were awarded with the prize money of INR 3 crore. The runners-up, Patna Pirates were awarded prize money of INR 1.8 Crore.

PKL 2024 Playoff Race, Top Raiders, Top Defenders, Points Table, Winner Prediction

We are approaching the business end of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL 2024) season. With 25 league matches remaining, there is still a lot to play for, and the race for playoff spots is wide open. Only one team, Haryana Steelers, has secured its place in the playoffs so far.

Most of the teams are in contention and vying for playoff spots. The PKL action will be intense from now on, as there is no room for complacency, and teams want to be at their best to seal playoff spots.

Who are the favorites to win Pro Kabaddi League 2024?

Haryana Steelers, the runner-up of the last edition, have come out this season with a point to prove. They had an excellent team last season and have further bolstered with game-changing additions like Mohammadreza Shadloui. At the moment, they are miles ahead of the rest and have covered all bases. The raiders are doing their job and the defense is rock solid. Looking at their clinical performances thus far, we are backing the Haryana Steelers to win PKL 2024.

Apart from Haryana Steelers, U Mumba and Patna Pirates have emerged as contenders for the PKL trophy. Both teams are playing at their best and aiming for a top-2 finish in the league stage.

UP Yoddhas, Dabang Delhi KC, Jaipur Pink Panthers, and Telugu Titans are among the other teams in contention for the playoff spots.

PKL Points Table 2024

(As of 11 December 2024)

Position	Team	P	W	L	T	SD	Form	Points
1	Haryana Steelers	19	15	4	0	109	W, W, W, L, W	77
2	U Mumba	18	10	6	2	21	W, L, T, W, L	60
3	Patna Pirates	17	10	6	1	86	W, L, W, W, T	58
4	UP Yoddhas	17	9	6	2	37	W, T, W, W, L	56
5	Dabang Delhi K.C.	17	8	5	4	34	W, T, W, T, W	56
6	Jaipur Pink Panthers	18	9	7	2	38	W, L, T, W, L	54
7	Telugu Titans	18	10	8	0	-46	L, W, L, L, W	54
8	Puneri Paltan	18	7	8	3	30	L, L, L, W, L	49
9	Tamil Thalaivas	17	6	10	1	-4	L, W, L, L, W	38
10	Bengal Warriorz	17	5	10	2	-51	W, L, W, L, L	37
11	Gujarat Giants	18	5	11	2	-98	L, W, L, T, L	34
12	Bengaluru Bulls	18	2	15	1	-156	L, L, T, L, L	19

Pro Kabaddi Top Raider 2024

(As of 11 December 2024)

	Player	Matches	Raid Points
1	Devank	17	221
2	Ashu Malik	17	187
3	Arjun Deshwal	18	183
4	Ajit Ramesh Chouhan	18	153
5	Vijay Malik	18	143
6	Vinay	19	137
7	Guman Singh	18	130
8	Ayan Lohchab	17	127
9	Shivam Anil Patare	19	124
10	Nitin Kumar Dhankhar	14	118

Most Super Raids in Pro Kabaddi 2024

(As of 11 December 2024)

	Player	Matches	Super Raids
1	Devank	17	8
1	Ajit Ramesh Chouhan	18	8
3	Pankaj Deepak Mohite	18	5
3	Ashish Kaptan Narwal	18	5
3	Pawan Kumar Sehrawat	9	5
3	Ashu Malik	17	5
7	Vinay	19	4
7	Nitin Kumar Dhankhar	14	4
7	Gagan Raju Gowda	12	4
7	Bharat Hooda	17	4

Most Super 10 in PKL 2024

(As of 11 December 2024)

	Player	Matches	Super 10s
1	Ashu Malik	17	14
2	Devank	17	13
3	Ajit Ramesh Chouhan	18	8
3	Arjun Deshwal	18	8
5	Vijay Malik	18	7
6	Maninder Singh	13	6
6	Pawan Kumar Sehrawat	9	6
6	Vinay	19	6
6	Guman Singh	18	6
6	Ayan Lohchab	17	6

Pro Kabaddi Top Defender 2024

(As of 11 December 2024)

	Player	Matches	Tackle Points
1	Nitin Rawal	18	65
2	Mohammadreza Shadloui	19	64
3	Rahul Sethpal	19	57
4	Ankit Jaglan	17	56
5	Nitesh Kumar	17	54
6	Sumit Sangwan	17	53
7	Fazel Atrachali	17	52
8	Ankush Rathee	18	51
9	Gaurav Khatri	18	50
9	Yogesh Bijender Dahiya	16	50

Most Super Tackles in PKL 2024

(As of 11 December 2024)

	Player	Matches	Super Tackles
1	Nitin Rawal	18	8
1	Yogesh Bijender Dahiya	16	8
3	Fazel Atrachali	17	7
3	Hitesh	17	7
5	Ankit Jaglan	17	6
5	Sunil Kumar	18	6
5	Rahul Sethpal	19	6
8	Mohit Goyat	17	5
8	Ashu Singh	17	5
8	Saurabh Nandal	17	5

Most High 5 in PKL 2024

(As of 11 December 2024)

	Player	Matches	High 5s
1	Nitesh Kumar	17	5
1	Nitin Rawal	18	5
3	Yogesh Bijender Dahiya	16	4
4	Sombir Goswami	17	4
4	Hitesh	17	4
6	Gaurav Khatri	18	4
7	Aman	12	3
8	Fazel Atrachali	17	3
8	Deepak Singh	17	3
8	Ankit Jaglan	17	3

PKL 2024 schedule for upcoming matches

Date	Match	Teams	Time (IST)	Venue
December 12, 2024	Match 107	Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Telugu Titans	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 108	UP Yoddhas vs Bengal Warriorz	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 13, 2024	Match 109	Tamil Thalaivas vs Patna Pirates	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 110	Puneri Paltan vs Bengaluru Bulls	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 14, 2024	Match 111	Telugu Titans vs Gujarat Giants	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 112	Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Haryana Steelers	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 15, 2024	Match 113	Tamil Thalaivas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers	20:00	Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 114	U Mumba vs UP Yoddhas	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 16, 2024	Match 115	Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Bengal Warriorz	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 116	Patna Pirates vs Puneri Paltan	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 17, 2024	Match 117	Haryana Steelers vs UP Yoddhas	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 118	Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 18, 2024	Match 119	Tamil Thalaivas vs Bengal Warriorz	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 120	Patna Pirates vs Telugu Titans	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 19, 2024	Match 121	Gujarat Giants vs UP Yoddhas	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 122	U Mumba vs Patna Pirates	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 20, 2024	Match 123	Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengal Warriorz	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 124	Puneri Paltan vs Telugu Titans	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 21, 2024	Match 125	Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 126	Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Jaipur Pink Panthers	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 22, 2024	Match 127	Tamil Thalaivas vs Bengaluru Bulls	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 128	Haryana Steelers vs U Mumba	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 23, 2024	Match 129	Gujarat Giants vs Dabang Delhi K.C.	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 130	Puneri Paltan vs Tamil Thalaivas	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 24, 2024	Match 131	Bengaluru Bulls vs UP Yoddhas	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Match 132	Bengal Warriorz vs U Mumba	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 26, 2024	Eliminator 1	TBC vs TBC	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Eliminator 2	TBC vs TBC	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 27, 2024	Semi-Final 1	TBC vs TBC	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
	Semi-Final 2	TBC vs TBC	21:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 29, 2024	Final	TBC vs TBC	20:00	Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where to watch PKL live in India?

A: You can watch PKL 2024 matches live on Star Sports 1 SD/HD and Star Sports 2 HD/SD in India.

Q: How to live stream PKL 2024 matches online?

A: The Pro Kabaddi 2024 matches will be available for live streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India. Besides, you can also follow the live score and updates of each PKL match on the App and Website.

Q: Where to check PKL points table?

A: To stay updated with the PKL points table 2024 and standings, you can check the official PKL website. The points table provides in-depth performance info of each team in PKL season 11, including wins, losses, form, and points in the race to the playoffs.

Q: How to check PKL score live?

A: You can check Pro Kabaddi League official website for PKL score live updates. Real-time Live Scores and updates are also available on Disney+ Hotstar App along with live streaming.

Which teams have won the PKL trophy on multiple occasions?

Pro Kabaddi League has been entertaining Kabaddi fans all around the globe since 2014. The league has been a favorite among all Kabaddi heads and has grown in stature. 10 seasons have been done and dusted, and we have witnessed 7 different winners. These seven winners include Jaipur Pink Panthers, U Mumba, Patna Pirates, Bengal Warriors, Bengaluru Bulls, Dabang Delhi, and Puneri Paltan. However, out of these seven winners, only two teams have managed to get their hands on the title twice, i.e., Patna Pirates and Jaipur Pink Panthers.

In this post, we will discuss the history and journey of the Patna Pirates and Jaipur Pink Panthers, who have held the PKL title multiple times.

Also Read: Players with the most tackles in PKL

Patna Pirates (3-time Champions)

Patna Pirates are the most successful franchise in the history of Pro Kabaddi League. The Pirates won the elusive title in January 2016 for the first time by defeating the defending champions, U Mumba.

Later in the same year, Pirates defeated the inaugural champions Jaipur Pink Panthers (June 2016) to claim the elusive title for the second time. They became the first-ever team to win the league twice in the same year.

Pirates carried their momentum to complete a hattrick of title wins by defeating Gujarat Fortune Giants in the following season in 2017.

Players like Manpreet Singh, Pardeep Narwal, Fazel Atrachali, etc., played a quintessential role in setting the legacy of Patna Pirates and were the prime architects of the team’s success.

Seasons	Total	Wins	Losses	Tied	% Win	Position
Season 1	16	8	6	2	56.25%	3rd place
Season 2	16	7	8	1	46.88%	4th place
Season 3	16	12	2	2	81.25%	Champions
Season 4	16	12	4	0	75.00%	Champions
Season 5	26	14	7	5	63.46%	Champions
Season 6	22	9	11	4	50.00%	Group stage
Season 7	22	8	13	1	38.64%	Group stage
Season 8	24	17	6	1	72.92%	Runners-up
Season 9	22	8	11	3	36.36%	Group stage
Season 10	24	12	9	3	50.00%	Semifinals

Jaipur Pink Panthers (2-time Champions)

Jaipur Pink Panthers is the second most successful team in PKL history. They have claimed the title twice in 2014 and 2022. Jaipur’s first PKL title win came in the inaugural season, i.e., 2014 under the leadership of experienced defender Navneet Gautam. Players like Jasvir Singh, Maninder Singh, Rajesh Narwal, Ran Singh, and skipper Navneet Gautam were pivotal in taking Jaipur Pink Panthers to title glory.

The Pink Panthers had to wait for 8 long seasons to claim their hands on the PKL title for the second time in PKL history. Under the inspirational leadership of Right Cover specialist Sunil Kumar, Jaipur Pink Panthers claimed the elusive title for the second time. Raider Arjun Deshwal was the lynchpin for the Pink Panthers in the season, as he ended the season with the most raid points. Besides Arjun, Ankush Rathee, Sunil Kumar, and Reza Mirbagheri also played a pivotal role in Jaipur’s success.

Seasons	Total	Wins	Tied	Losses	% Win	Position
Season 1	16	12	1	3	75.00%	Champions
Season 2	14	6	1	7	42.86%	Group stage
Season 3	14	4	2	8	28.57%	Group stage
Season 4	16	9	1	6	56.25%	Runners-up
Season 5	22	8	1	13	36.36%	Group stage
Season 6	22	6	3	13	27.27%	Group stage
Season 7	22	9	2	11	40.91%	Group stage
Season 8	22	10	2	10	45.45%	Group stage
Season 9	24	17	1	6	70.83%	Champions
Season 10	23	16	3	4	69.56%	Semifinals

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Which players have the most tackle points in the history of PKL?

Pro Kabaddi League is a household name today. It is one of the most popular sporting leagues in the country and has grown its stature over the years. Pro Kabaddi has gained popularity due to its prolific Raiders and extraordinary Defenders.

Both facets of the game have their own significance in the game. However, when it comes to winning the league, Defenders are the ones who have to step up for good. In this post, we have come up with a list of 5 players who have the most tackle points in PKL history. So, let’s check out, which players have the most tackle points in the history of PKL?

Also Read: Players defying age in PKL

Fazel Atrachali (Left Corner)

The first name on this list is Iran’s National Kabaddi Team skipper Fazel Atrachali. Fazel is one of the most decorated defenders in PKL history. Having garnered 517 tackle points from 180 matches, the Iranian has been at the top of the mountain with no one nearing him and continues to grow with leaps and bounds. Having commenced his PKL career in 2015 with U Maumba, Fazel has gone on to represent teams like Gujarat Giants, Patna Pirates, Puneri Paltan, and Bengal Warriorz in a career spanning over 9 years. As of now, Fazel is leading the Bengal Warriorz in season 11 of PKL.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
180	899	517	31

PO Surjeet Singh (Right Cover)

Experienced Right Cover defender Surjeet Singh makes it to the second spot on this list. It was the 2016 season when Surjeet made his PKL debut for Puneri Paltan and made the league his own. After Puneri, Surjeet represented teams like U Mumba, Bengal Warriorz, Tamil Thalaivas, and Telugu Titans. Surjeet is currently trading his ploy for Jaipur Pink Panthers and has accumulated a total of 427 tackle points from 159 matches in PKL history. Check his PKL stats below.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
159	880	427	34

Manjeet Chhillar (All-rounder)

It’s a rare sight to see an all-rounder making the list of most tackles in PKL history, but Manjeet Chhillar is a different beast. Having played 132 PKL games, Chhillar has 392 tackle names to his name. He isn’t active today as he last represented Dabang Delhi in 2021-22 and played a pivotal role in helping Delhi claim their first-ever PKL trophy. Check Manjeet Chhillar’s PKL numbers below.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
135	746	391	25

Nitesh Kumar (Right Corner)

Standing at the 4th position on this list is Nitesh Kumar. Right Corner specialist Nitesh Kumar holds the record of being the only defender in the league’s history to claim 100 tackle points in a season. Nitesh achieved this feat in only his second season, i.e., the 2018 season, while playing for UP Yoddhas. Having commenced his career in 2017 for UP Yoddhas, Nitesh represented the side till 2023 and currently plays for Bengal Warriorz. The Right Corner specialist has 372 tackle points to his name from just 139 matches. Check his PKL numbers below.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
139	699	371	23

Sunil Kumar (Right Cover)

The final name on this list is the current U Mumba skipper Sunil Kumar. An experienced defender and a fabulous skipper, Sunil holds the record for most wins as a captain in PKL history. Sunil commenced his PKL journey with Patna Pirates in 2016 but featured in only a solitary game. The following year, Sunil was called up by Coach Manpreet Singh to Gujarat Giants where he gained all his accolades. Having featured for 8 consecutive years since his debut in PKL, Sunil has accumulated 364 tackle points from 149 games and currently leading U Mumba in season 11 of Pro Kabaddi League.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
149	689	364	20

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Pro Kabaddi Players who have defied age and continue to rule PKL

Kabaddi is a demanding sport. Apart from mental toughness, you need to be robust and flexible with your body to avoid injuries on the Kabaddi mat. Over the years, we have seen many players suffer injuries while playing in the Pro Kabaddi League, with muscle tears and hamstring injuries being the most common.

That being said, there are a handful of players who have featured in the league almost since the debut season and are still ruling the mat. The longevity of these players is something to be proud of, and maintaining their fitness for a long time in a physically demanding game like Kabaddi is nothing short of extraordinary.

In this post, we have compiled a list of three Pro Kabaddi players who have defied age and continue to rule PKL. So, without wasting any further time, let’s go deep down into this list.

1. PO Surjeet Singh (Defender)

The first name on this list is Right Cover Defender, PO Surjeet Singh. Surjeet is a veteran of Indian Kabaddi and has been a part of Pro Kabaddi League since 2016. Surjeet was born on 10th August 1990 and has been a part of several teams in PKL history. Surjeet’s first franchise was Puneri Paltan, and then he went on to represent teams like U Mumba, Bengal Warriorz, Tamil Thalaivas, Telegu Titans, and Bengaluru Bulls. He is currently representing Jaipur Pink Panthers in the ongoing PKL season. Surjeet has been a lynchpin of the league and holds the record for the most High 5s in PKL history. He is 34 now, and it would be interesting to see how many more seasons are left in him for Pro Kabaddi League.

Also Read: 10 Greatest Players Of PKL

2. Maninder Singh (Raider)

Former Bengal Warriorz skipper Maninder Singh is the second name on the list of Pro Kabaddi players who have defied age and continue to rule PKL. Widely recognized as ‘Mighty’ Maninder Singh, the might of this phenomenal raider’s dominance is evident by the fact that he stands second on the list of most raiding points in PKL history, closing in on 1,500 raid points. Maninder made his PKL debut in the inaugural season, i.e., in 2014, but missed the next two due to injury. Despite not featuring in two seasons on the trot, Maninder is still the second most successful raider. Maninder is 34 right now and has been doing more than decent this season; it would be interesting to see how much ‘Might’ Maninder would be left in him for the upcoming PKL seasons.

3. Fazel Atrachali (Defender)

The third name on this list of Pro Kabaddi players who have defied age and continue to rule PKL is Iran and Bengal Warriorz’s current skipper, Fazel Atrachali. ‘Sultan’ Fazel Atrachali is one of the most decorated defenders in the league’s history. Fazel stands atop the ladder with the most tackle points in PKL history. Fazel is 32 right now and still remains one of the most lethal left-corner defenders in the league. With fitness by his side, we wish to see him doing his bit in the upcoming PKL seasons as well.

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10 Greatest Players of Pro Kabaddi League

Pro Kabaddi League isn’t just a league but an emotion for Kabaddi fans around the globe. 2014 was the year when Pro Kabaddi League witnessed its first season, and since then, the tournament has grown in stature with leaps and bounds. A game associated with Indian roots has made a big impact on the global stage, and PKL has to be given credit for evolving and taking the game to different corners of the world.

The growth of Pro Kabaddi has been immense ever since its inception. However, it is the players who have made this league ever-so-popular. In this post, we have compiled a list of 10 such players who have helped evolve Pro Kabaddi League since its inception. So, without any further ado, let’s dive deep into this list.

1. Pardeep Narwal (Raider)

The ‘P’ in Pro Kabaddi League is almost equivalent to Pardeep Narwal. The ‘Record Breaker’ stands atop Mount Rushmore with most raiding points in the history of the league. Pardeep made his debut in the second season of the league, i.e., in 2015, and since then he has been a regular figure and the face of Pro Kabaddi League. Pardeep is currently leading Bengaluru Bulls and we hope that he remains fit enough to play many more seasons ahead.

Matches	Total Raids	Raid Points	Super 10s
178	2983	1732	86

2. Pawan Sehrawat (Raider)

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat can be termed the new poster boy of Pro Kabaddi League. The ‘Hi-Flyer’ Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is a fan favorite. The raider has impressed one and all with his outrageous skills, and his PKL numbers are insane too. Pawan kicked off his PKL career in 2016 with the Bengaluru Bulls as a prodigy of coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat. Pawan was the architect of Bulls’ title glory in season 6 and hasn’t looked behind since. Currently, Pawan is leading the Telugu Titans and remains an integral part of Pro Kabaddi league.

Matches	Total Raids	Raid Points	Super 10s
135	2028	1281	68

3. Anup Kumar (Raider)

Anup Kumar was one of the most successful skippers of the Indian National Kabaddi Team. Many touted him as the ‘God of Kabaddi,’ the title did suit him as he won 6 gold medals for his country in International tournaments. Anup was the captain of U Mumba when they lifted the coveted PKL trophy in the second season of the league. His raiding was immensely popular among the fans, who called him the ‘King of Bonus.’ Anup made a name in PKL and was last seen in the 2023 edition as Puneri Paltan’s coach, wherein he took a young team to the finals against the eventual champions Jaipur Pink Panthers.

Matches	Total Raids	Raid Points	Super 10s
91	1346	527	13

4. Rahul Chaudhari (Raider)

If someone talks about the best raiders of Pro Kabaddi League, one can’t miss the name of ‘Showman’ Rahul Chaudhari. The man from Uttar Pradesh was the first poster boy of Pro Kabaddi League. He made his debut for the Telugu Titans in the inaugural season and made an instant mark. Rahul was the first ever to breach the barriers of the first player to 500, 700, and 800 raid points. An immensely talented raider, however, lost his charm once his heydays were gone and went unsold in the 2024 PKL auctions. This news didn’t go well with the Showstopper as he announced his retirement from the league soon after. He last featured in the league in the 2023 edition for Jaipur Pink Panthers.

Matches	Total Raids	Raid Points	Super 10s
154	2291	1045	42

5. Maninder Singh (Raider)

‘Mighty’ Maninder Singh is another raider on this list, with more than 1000 raid points to his name in PKL. Maninder is among the most decorated raiders in the league’s history, as he stands right behind Pardeep Narwal with the most raid points. Maninder made his PKL debut in the inaugural season, i.e., in 2014 for the Jaipur Pink Panthers, but missed the next two seasons due to injury. He led Bengal Warriorz to title glory in 2019 and still plays for the same team. Maninder’s PKL numbers are insane, as he has featured in only 8 seasons and is inching closer to the 1500 raid points mark.

Matches	Total Raids	Raid Points	Super 10s
152	2431	1481	74

6. Naveen Kumar (Raider)

All the above names mentioned in the list have proved their mettle and created their legacies already. But this man, Naveen Kumar, is the best young prodigy in the league and is marching towards being among the greats of the league. Naveen Kumar is the current skipper of Dabang Delhi and has already put his hands on the coveted PKL trophy in the 2021 edition. The youngster made his PKL debut in 2018 for Dabang Delhi and has already held many records. Naveen is the fastest to breach the 1000 raid points barrier. He also holds the record for most consecutive Super 10s (28 Super 10s) in the league. Naveen Express has been prolific so far, and with age by his side, he has many miles to go.

Matches	Total Raids	Raid Points	Super 10s
95	1706	1044	64

7. Fazel Atrachali (Defender)

Being an Indian tournament, it was obvious that Pro Kabaddi League should have been dominated by Indians. However, that is not the case with Irani superstar defender Fazel Atrachali. Fazel is among the most decorated defenders in this league. He stands tall at the top of the pile, with the most tackle points for a defender in PKL history. Having made his PKL debut for U Mumba in the second season, i.e., 2015, ‘Sultan’ Fazel has represented multiple teams, including the Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants, Puneri Paltan, and currently leading Bengal Warriorz. Take a look at his prolific PKL numbers.

Matches	Total Tackles	Tackle Points	High 5s
179	897	517	31

8. Arjun Deshwal (Raider)

Another raider who has been making all the right noise in recent times is Arjun Deshwal. The current skipper of Jaipur Pink Panthers is the second fastest to breach the 1000 raid points mark, second to Naveen Kumar. Arjun holds the tag of ‘Raiding Machine’ courtesy of his ability to raid consistently for a long time. Having kicked off his career in 2018 for UMumba, Arjun is surely a superstar in the making.

Matches	Total Raids	Raid Points	Super 10s
100	1688	1047	57

9. Manjeet Chhillar (Defender)

When you talk about defense in Pro Kabaddi League, you can not miss out on the veteran Manjeet Chhillar. He is surely among the top 10 greatest players of Pro Kabaddi League. Manjeet held the record for most tackle points in PKL history while he was active. However, after parting ways with the league shortly after winning the coveted trophy with Dabang Delhi in 2021, Chhillar’s enduring record was broken by Fazel. That being said, he remains among one of the greatest defenders of the league.

Matches	Total Tackles	Tackle Points	High 5s
135	746	391	25

10. Deepak Niwas Hooda (All-Rounder)

Deepak Niwas Hooda is the only all-rounder in the list of 10 greatest players of Pro Kabaddi League history. Deepak Niwas Hooda had a decorated career for both India and PKL. He started his PKL journey in the inaugural season in 2014 for the Patna Pirates as a 20-year-old youngster and managed to feature for 9 seasons in a row. He was last seen playing for Jaipur Pink Panthers in 2022, but since then, he hasn’t attracted any franchises in the auctions. We hope to see him back next season, as his presence in the league will be a treat for every PKL fan.

Matches	Raid Points	Tackle Points	Super 10s
157	1020	91	35

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Pro Kabaddi High 5s: Five Defenders with most High 5s in PKL history

PKL, which kicked off in 2014, has become a household name over the years. It has prospered enormously and is now the second most-watched sports league in the country after the Indian Premier League (IPL).

For several years, Pro Kabaddi League has produced some memorable matches and helped some rookie players elevate and gain global recognition. Be it defense or raids, many rookie players have made a name for themselves in the league and have reached the pinnacle of their careers. That being said, in this post, we have come up with a list of 5 fabulous defenders who have the most Pro Kabaddi High 5s to their name in the league’s history.

1. PO Surjeet Singh

The first name on the list is Right Cover Defender Surjeet Singh. Surjeet has been a veteran of the league. Having started his PKL career in 2016, Surjeet has featured for teams like Puneri Paltan, UMumba, Bengal Warriorz, Tamil Thalaivas, Telegu Titans, Bengaluru Bulls and currently plying his trade for the Jaipur Pink Panthers. With 34 High 5s to his name from 156 matches, Surjeet is the numero uno defender when it comes to most High 5s in the league’s history. Check his PKL career numbers below.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
156	870	422	34

2. Fazel Atrachali

The current skipper of Iran National Team and Bengal Warriorz, Fazel Atrachali takes the second spot on this list with 31 High 5s to his name. Fazel is the league’s most successful and most decorated defender of all time as he holds the record for the most tackle points in the league’s history. Fazel has always been an integral part of any team he plays for and his exceptional ankle-holding skills make him a feared defender for the opposition raiders. Check Fazel’s PKL career numbers below.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
177	885	512	31

3. Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh

It won’t be wrong if we say Mohammadreza ShadlouiChiyaneh is the most exciting defender of the league in recent years. The Irani defender has been following the footsteps of his fellow countrymen Fazel Atrachali and taking giant leaps in the league with his impeccable skills. With 25 High 5s to his name from just 77 matches, Shadloui has taken the least matches to achieve this feat. He currently plays for Haryana Steelers and has been actively doing raids as well this season, displaying another side of the immense talent he possesses. Check out his PKL career numbers below.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
77	365	303	28

4. Manjeet Chhillar

Entering most Pro Kabaddi High 5s list at the fourth position is veteran all-rounder Manjeet Chhillar. Manjeet was once the most successful defender of the league until his numbers were shattered by Fazel Atrachali. He was the first to cross the 200 and 300 tackle points mark in the league’s history and also took 25 High 5s in his PKL career. Manjeet last featured for Dabang Delhi in the year 2021 and played a pivotal role in helping his side clinch the coveted PKL trophy for the first time in history. Check out his PKL career numbers below.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
135	746	391	25

5. Girish Maruti Ernak

The final name on this list is Girish Maruti Ernak. Left Corner specialist Girish has been playing Pro Kabaddi League since its inception in 2014 and last played in the previous season for UMumba before going unsold in this year’s auctions. In a career spanning over 10 years, Girish has represented teams like Patna Pirates, Bengal Warriorz, Puneri Paltan, Gujarat Giants, and UMumba. Girish was one of the most intimidating left corners in the league’s history and we hope that he may return to the league next season with more promise and more tackle points. Check his PKL career numbers below.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
159	851	362	25

Pro Kabaddi Best Raider: Top 10 Raiders in PKL History

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.

6. Naveen Kumar

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.

Top 10 Raiders in PKL History

(Stats as on 13 November 2024)

	Name	Matches	Raid Points
1	Pardeep Narwal	177	1727
2	Maninder Singh	151	1479
3	Pawan Kumar Sehrawat	134	1277
4	Rahul Chaudhari	154	1045
5	Arjun Deshwal	99	1038
6	Naveen Kumar	95	1029
7	Deepak Niwas Hooda	157	1020
8	Sachin Tanwar	136	1012
9	Vikash Kandola	124	810
10	Ajay Thakur	120	794

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How to Book Pro Kabaddi League Tickets?

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.

What is the Pro Kabaddi League Ticket price?

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.

Date	Match	Team 1	Team 2	Time (IST)	Venue
Nov 11, 2024	Match 47	Gujarat Giants	Patna Pirates	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 48	U Mumba	Haryana Steelers	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 12, 2024	Match 49	Bengaluru Bulls	Jaipur Pink Panthers	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 50	Dabang Delhi K.C.	Puneri Paltan	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 13, 2024	Match 51	Gujarat Giants	Bengal Warriorz	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 52	Patna Pirates	Haryana Steelers	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 14, 2024	Match 53	UP Yoddhas	Telugu Titans	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 54	Tamil Thalaivas	U Mumba	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 15, 2024	Match 55	Patna Pirates	Bengal Warriorz	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 56	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Gujarat Giants	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 16, 2024	Match 57	Bengal Warriorz	Tamil Thalaivas	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 58	Dabang Delhi K.C.	Bengaluru Bulls	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 17, 2024	Match 59	Haryana Steelers	Tamil Thalaivas	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 60	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Puneri Paltan	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 18, 2024	Match 61	Telugu Titans	Haryana Steelers	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 62	Bengaluru Bulls	U Mumba	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 19, 2024	Match 63	Puneri Paltan	UP Yoddhas	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 64	Bengaluru Bulls	Patna Pirates	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 20, 2024	Match 65	Dabang Delhi K.C.	Gujarat Giants	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 66	Telugu Titans	U Mumba	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 21, 2024	Match 67	Bengal Warriorz	Telugu Titans	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 68	Bengaluru Bulls	Haryana Steelers	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 22, 2024	Match 69	Tamil Thalaivas	UP Yoddhas	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 70	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Dabang Delhi K.C.	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 23, 2024	Match 71	Gujarat Giants	Telugu Titans	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 72	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Haryana Steelers	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 24, 2024	Match 73	Puneri Paltan	Bengal Warriorz	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 74	Patna Pirates	UP Yoddhas	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 25, 2024	Match 75	Puneri Paltan	Jaipur Pink Panthers	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 76	U Mumba	Bengaluru Bulls	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 26, 2024	Match 77	UP Yoddhas	Tamil Thalaivas	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 78	Dabang Delhi K.C.	Patna Pirates	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 27, 2024	Match 79	Haryana Steelers	Puneri Paltan	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 80	Bengal Warriorz	Gujarat Giants	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 28, 2024	Match 81	UP Yoddhas	Jaipur Pink Panthers	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 82	U Mumba	Telugu Titans	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 29, 2024	Match 83	Tamil Thalaivas	Haryana Steelers	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 84	Gujarat Giants	Puneri Paltan	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Nov 30, 2024	Match 85	Patna Pirates	Bengaluru Bulls	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 86	Jaipur Pink Panthers	Telugu Titans	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
Dec 01, 2024	Match 87	Tamil Thalaivas	Dabang Delhi K.C.	20:00	Noida Indoor Stadium
	Match 88	Bengal Warriorz	Patna Pirates	21:00	Noida Indoor Stadium

How to Watch PKL Live on TV?

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.

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Pro Kabaddi Best Defender: Top 10 Defenders in PKL among active players

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.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
155	866	420	34

3. Nitesh Kumar

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 4^th 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 5^th 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.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
144	601	319	19

6. Mahender Singh

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 8^th 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 9^th 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.

Matches	Total Tackles	Total Tackle Points	High 5s
100	496	261	11

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