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.

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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)

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