Pro Kabaddi Super Tackles: 5 Defenders who have initiated most Super Tackles

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.

MatchesTotal TacklesTotal Tackle PointsHigh 5sSuper Tackles
1186193242136

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.

MatchesTotal TacklesTotal Tackle PointsHigh 5sSuper Tackles
1758765183133

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3. Mahender Singh

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.

MatchesTotal TacklesTotal Tackle PointsHigh 5sSuper Tackles
1326383021732

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.

MatchesTotal TacklesTotal Tackle PointsHigh 5sSuper Tackles
1446013191931

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.

MatchesTotal TacklesTotal Tackle PointsHigh 5sSuper Tackles
1566903301830

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10 Raiders with Most Super 10s in Pro Kabaddi League History

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
176172586

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
149146673

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
133126567

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
95126567

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
98102056

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
154104542

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
133101238

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
157102035

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
8069334

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.

MatchesTotal Raid PointsTotal Super 10s
12481030

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Pro Kabaddi League Stats, Player Salaries, Winners List, Prize Money and More

Pro Kabaddi League is an absolute game-changer in the Indian sports landscape. Since the inaugural edition in 2014, the league has transformed how kabaddi is played and perceived as a sport. With each season of the second most-watched league in the country after Indian Premier League, PKL’s electrifying action keeps getting bigger and better!

Pro Kabaddi Teams’ Captain and Coach

TeamCaptainCoach
Bengal WarriorzFazel AtrachaliPrashant Surve
Bengaluru BullsPardeep NarwalRandhir Singh Sherawat
Dabang DelhiNaveen Kumar and Ashu MalikJoginder Narwal
Gujarat GiantsNeeraj KumarRam Mehar Singh
Haryana SteelersJaideep DahiyaManpreet Singh
Jaipur Pink PanthersArjun DeshwalSanjeev Baliyan
Patna PiratesShubham ShindeNarender Redu
Puneri PaltanAslam InamdarBC Ramesh
Tamil ThalaivasSagar RatheeUdaya Kumar and Dharmaraj Cheralathan
Telugu TitansPawan Kumar SehrawatKrishan Kumar Hooda
U MumbaSunil KumarGholamreza Mazandarani
UP YoddhasSurender GillJasweer Singh

PKL Winners, MVP, Best Raider and Best Defenders for each season

SeasonWinnerMVPBest RaiderBest Defender
1Jaipur Pink PanthersAnup Kumar
(U Mumba)
Rahul Chaudhari
(Telugu Titans)
Manjeet Chhillar
(Bengaluru Bulls)
2U MumbaManjeet Chhillar
(Bengaluru Bulls)
Kashiling Adake
(Dabang Delhi K.C.)
Ravinder Pahal
(Dabang Delhi K.C.)
3Patna PiratesRohit Kumar
(Patna Pirates)
Rishank Devadiga
(U Mumba)
Sandeep Narwal
(Patna Pirates)
4Patna PiratesPardeep Narwal
(Patna Pirates)
Rahul Chaudhari
(Telugu Titans)
Fazel Atrachali
(Patna Pirates)
5Patna PiratesPardeep Narwal
(Patna Pirates)
Pardeep Narwal
(Patna Pirates)
Surender Nada
(Haryana Steelers)
6Bengaluru BullsPawan Kumar Sehrawat
 (Bengaluru Bulls)
Pardeep Narwal
(Patna Pirates)
Nitesh Kumar
(UP Yoddhas)
7Bengal WarriorsNaveen Kumar
(Dabang Delhi K.C.)
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
(Bengaluru Bulls)
Fazel Atrachali
(U Mumba)
8Dabang Delhi K.C.Naveen Kumar
(Dabang Delhi K.C.)
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
(Bengaluru Bulls)
Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (Patna Pirates)
9Jaipur Pink PanthersArjun Deshwal
(Jaipur Pink Panthers)
Bharat
(Bengaluru Bulls)
Ankush
(Jaipur Pink Panthers)
10Puneri PaltanAslam Inamdar
(Puneri Paltan)
Ashu Malik
(Dabang Delhi K.C.)
Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (Puneri Paltan)

Which team has won Pro Kabaddi trophies the most?

Patna Pirates boast three PKL titles under their belt. Patna based Kabaddi team won three back-to-back trophies from 2013 to 2015. Jaipur Pink Panthers is the only other team to have won the PKL title on more than one occasion, with triumphs in Season 1 and Season 9.

Most expensive players in PKL history

PlayerTeamFeeSeason
Pawan Kumar SehrawatTelugu TitansINR 2.605 croreSeason 10
Mohammadreza Shadloui  CiyanehPuneri PaltanINR 2.35 croreSeason 10
Pawan Kumar SehrawatTamil ThalaivasINR 2.26 croreSeason 9
SachinTamil ThalaivasINR 2.15 croreSeason 11
Maninder SinghBengal WarriorsINR 2.12 croreSeason 10
Mohammadreza Shadloui ChiyanehHaryana SteelersINR 2.07 croreSeason 11
Guman SinghGujarat GiantsINR 1.97 croreSeason 11
Pawan Kumar SehrawatTelugu TitansINR 1.73 croreSeason 11
Vikash KandolaBengaluru BullsINR 1.70 croreSeason 9
Pardeep NarwalU.P. YoddhasINR 1.65 croreSeason 8
Fazel AtrachaliGujarat GiantsINR 1.60 croreSeason 10
Monu GoyatHaryana SteelersINR 1.51 croreSeason 6
Siddharth DesaiTelugu TitansINR 1.45 croreSeason 7
Fazel AtrachaliPuneri PaltanINR 1.38 croreSeason 9
BharatUP YoddhasINR 1.30 croreSeason 11
Rahul ChaudhariTelugu TitansINR 1.29 croreSeason 6
Guman SinghU MumbaINR 1.22 croreSeason 9
Nitin TomarPuneri PaltanINR 1.20 croreSeason 7
Deepak HoodaJaipur Pink PanthersINR 1.15 croreSeason 6
Maninder SinghBengal WarriorzINR 1.15 croreSeason 11

Highest Paid Pro Kabaddi Player of Each Edition

SeasonPlayerTeamFee
1Rakesh KumarPatna PiratesINR 12.80 lakh
4Mohit ChhillarBengaluru BullsINR 53 lakh
5Nitin TomarU.P. YoddhaINR 93 lakh
6Monu GoyatHaryana SteelersINR 1.51 crore
7Siddharth DesaiTelugu TitansINR 1.45 crore
8Pardeep NarwalU.P. YoddhaINR 1.65 crore
9Pawan Kumar SehrawatTamil ThalaivasINR 2.26 crore
10Pawan Kumar SehrawatTelugu TitansINR 2.605 crore
11SachinTamil ThalaivasINR 2.15 crore

Most Player Points in PKL

RankPlayerTeamPositionMatches PlayedTotal Points
1Pardeep NarwalLeft RaiderRaider1761734
2Maninder SinghRaiderRaider1481479
3Pawan Kumar SehrawatRaiderRaider1331333
4Deepak Niwas HoodaAll RounderAll Rounder1571119
5Rahul ChaudhariRaiderRaider1541106
6Sachin TanwarRaiderRaider1351068
7Naveen KumarRaiderRaider951044
8Arjun DeshwalRaiderRaider971005
9Vikash KandolaRaiderRaider124833
10Ajay ThakurRaiderRaider120816

Top 10 Raiders in Pro Kabaddi League

RankPlayerTeamMatches PlayedRaid Points
1Pardeep NarwalLeft Raider1761725
2Maninder SinghRaider1481465
3Pawan Kumar SehrawatRaider1331265
4Rahul ChaudhariRaider1541045
5Naveen KumarRaider951029
6Deepak Niwas HoodaAll Rounder1571020
7Sachin TanwarRaider1351008
8Arjun DeshwalRaider971000
9Vikash KandolaRaider124810
10Ajay ThakurRaider120794

Most Super Raids in PKL History

RankPlayerTeamMatches PlayedSuper Raids
1Pardeep NarwalLeft Raider176105
2Maninder SinghRaider14872
3Pawan Kumar SehrawatRaider13365
4Vikash KandolaRaider12451
5Arjun DeshwalRaider9747
6Sachin TanwarRaider13538
7Manjeet DahiyaRaider11537
8Rahul ChaudhariRaider15435
9Naveen KumarRaider9534
10Deepak Niwas HoodaAll Rounder15733

10 Best Raiders with Most Super 10s in PKL

RankPlayerTeamMatches PlayedSuper 10s
1Pardeep NarwalLeft Raider17686
2Maninder SinghRaider14873
3Pawan Kumar SehrawatRaider13367
4Naveen KumarRaider9564
5Arjun DeshwalRaider9755
6Rahul ChaudhariRaider15442
7Sachin TanwarRaider13538
8Deepak Niwas HoodaAll Rounder15735
9Siddharth Sirish DesaiRaider8034
10Vikash KandolaRaider12430

Who is the No 1 Raider in PKL?

Pardeep Narwal has dominated the mat to reign supreme as the No. 1 Raider in Pro Kabaddi League history and boast over 1700 raid points. But the competition has been fierce in the recent years, with the likes of Pawan Sehrawat, Arjun Deshwal, Naveen Kumar, and Sachin Tanwar all vying as the best raider of PKL.

Who were the best raiders of Pro Kabaddi 2023-24 season?

Ashu Malik and Arjun Deshwal were the best raiders of the Pro Kabaddi 2023-24 season. Delhi’s Ashu Malik topped the charts with a stellar 280 total points while Arjun Deshwal wasn’t far behind with scoring 278 total points.

RankPlayerTeamMatches PlayedTotal Points
1Ashu MalikRight Raider23280
2Arjun DeshwalRaider23278
3Pawan Kumar SehrawatRaider21217
4Maninder SinghRaider21198
5Narender Hoshiyar KandolaRaider21195
6Sachin TanwarRaider22184
7Nitin Kumar DhankharRight Raider20169
8Aslam InamdarAll Rounder23168
8Guman SinghRaider18168
10VinayRaider23165

Top 10 Defenders in Pro Kabaddi League

RankPlayerTeamMatches PlayedTackle Points
1Fazel AtrachaliDefender, left corner174504
2PO Surjeet SinghDefender, right cover154419
3Manjeet ChhillarAll Rounder132391
4Girish Maruti ErnakDefender, left corner147362
5Nitesh KumarDefender134361
6Sandeep NarwalAll Rounder156360
7Sunil KumarDefender144351
8Ravinder PahalDefender, right corner124339
9Sandeep Kumar DhullDefender, left corner118328
10Vishal BhardwajDefender, left corner118324

Best Defenders of Pro Kabaddi League with Most High 5s

RankPlayerTeamMatches PlayedHigh 5s
1PO Surjeet SinghDefender, right cover3434
2Fazel AtrachaliDefender, left corner3030
3Mohammadreza ShadlouiAll Rounder2727
4Manjeet ChhillarAll Rounder2525
5Girish Maruti ErnakDefender, left corner2424
6Ravinder PahalDefender, right corner2323
6Nitesh KumarDefender2323
8Sumit SangwanDefender, left corner2121
8Surender NadaDefender, left corner2121
8Sandeep Kumar DhullDefender, left corner2121

Who is the No 1 defender in Pro Kabaddi League?

Going by the records, Iran’s Fazel Atrachali is the only player with over 500 tackle points in Pro Kabaddi League. In the recent seasons, Mohammadreza Shadloui has topped most defender records in a season to challenge his countrymen and be christened as best PKL defender.

Who were the best defenders of Pro Kabaddi 2023-24 season?

The best defender of the Pro Kabaddi 2023-24 season was Iran’s Mohammadreza Shadloui. The standout defender led Puneri Paltan’s defence with 99 tackle points in 24 matches. His all-rounder skills were pivotal in helping Puneri Paltan win the trophy. Krishan Dhull was the second best defender in PKL Season 10, with 78 tackle points.

RankNameTeamMatches PlayedTackle Points
1Mohammadreza ShadlouiAll Rounder2499
2Krishan DhullDefender, right corner2478
3Yogesh Bijender DahiyaDefender, right corner2374
4Rahul SethpalDefender, right corner2373
5Mohit NandalDefender, right cover2470
5Ankush RatheeDefender, left corner2270
7Sahil GuliaDefender, left corner2269
7Gaurav KhatriDefender, right corner2469
9Jaideep Kuldeep DahiyaDefender, left cover2368
10Sagar RatheDefender, right corner1866

Most Points by PKL Team

TeamSuccessful Raids
Patna Pirates3360
Dabang Delhi K.C.3218
Bengaluru Bulls3218
Bengal Warriorz3060
Jaipur Pink Panthers3014

Most Raid Point by Pro Kabaddi Team

TeamSuccessful Raids
Patna Pirates3360
Dabang Delhi K.C.3218
Bengaluru Bulls3218
Bengal Warriorz3060
Jaipur Pink Panthers3014

Most Tackle Points by PKL Team

TeamTackle Points
Puneri Paltan2263
Patna Pirates2164
U Mumba2130
Bengaluru Bulls2047
Jaipur Pink Panthers2026

Pro Kabaddi Team Owners List

TeamOwner(s)
Bengal WarriorzCapri Sports (Capri Global Holdings), Akshay Kumar (Co-owner)
Bengaluru BullsWL League Pvt. Ltd.
Dabang Delhi K.C.Doit Sports Management (Radha Kapoor Khanna)
Gujarat GiantsAdani Sportsline (Adani Group)
Haryana SteelersJSW Group
Jaipur Pink PanthersAbhishek Bachchan, GS Entertainment Worldwide
Patna PiratesRajesh V Shah (KVS Energy and Sports Limited)
Puneri PaltanInsurekot Sports Private Limited
Tamil ThalaivasMagnum Sports Private Limited (Parent company of Kerala Blasters FC)
Telugu TitansVeera Sports (Srinivas Sreeramaneni, Mahesh Kolli)
U MumbaUnilazer Ventures Private Limited (Ronnie Screwval)
UP YoddhasGMR Group

Home Venues of All 12 PKL Teams

TeamCity/StateStadiumCapacity
Bengal WarriorsKolkata, West BengalNetaji Indoor Stadium12,000
Bengaluru BullsBengaluru, KarnatakaKanteerava Indoor Stadium4,200
Puneri PaltanPune, MaharashtraShree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex4,200
Dabang Delhi KCDelhiThyagaraj Sports Complex4,494
Gujarat GiantsAhmedabad, GujaratEKA Arena4,000
Patna PiratesPatna, BiharPatliputra Sports Complex3,500
Tamil ThalaivasChennai, Tamil NaduJawaharlal Nehru Stadium5,000
Telugu TitansHyderabad/Vizag, TelanganaGachibowli Indoor Stadium5,000
U MumbaMumbai, MaharashtraSardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium5,000
UP YoddhasLucknow, Uttar PradeshBabu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium5,000
Haryana SteelersSonipat, HaryanaMotilal Nehru School of Sports2,000
Jaipur Pink PanthersJaipur, RajasthanSawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium2,000

What is Pro Kabaddi Prize Money structure?

PositionPrize Money
WinnersRs 3 crore
Runners-upRs 1.80 crore
Semi-Final LosersRs 90 lakh
Rs 90 lakh
Eliminators LosersRs 45 lakh
Rs 45 lakh

Individual Awards

AwardPrize Money
Most Valuable Player20 Lakh
Raider of the Season15 Lakh
Defender of the Season15 Lakh
Young Player of the Season08 Lakhs

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