PKL most raid points, most tackle points: Puneri Paltan, renowned as one of the strongest teams in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) history, clinched their maiden Pro Kabaddi League title by defeating Haryana Steelers 28-25 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday (March 1).
By the virtue of this win, Puneri Paltan won their inaugural Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title. Their historic win is made even more special by the fact that it comes on the heels of a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the preceding PKL season.
The first half witnessed a closely contested match, with Puneri Paltan managing to maintain a narrow lead. The intensity carried into the second half, which remained a tense affair throughout. Eventually, Paltan surged ahead to secure an eight-point lead in the final two minutes of the finale. Pankaj Mohite emerged as the star performer for Puneri Paltan, securing nine raid points, including a match-winning super raid.
As yet another exciting season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) comes to an end, let's have a look at top raiders and top defenders in PKL 2023-24.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) - Top Raiders
| Player | Team | Matches | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun Deshwal | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 23 | 276 |
| Ashu Malik | Dabang Delhi | 23 | 276 |
| Pawan Sehrawat | Telugu Titans | 21 | 202 |
| Maninder Singh | Bengal Warriors | 21 | 197 |
| Narender | Tamil Thalaivas | 21 | 186 |
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) - Top Defenders
| Player | Team | Matches | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammadreza Chiyaneh | Puneri Paltan | 24 | 99 |
| Krishan | Patna Pirates | 24 | 78 |
| Yogesh | Dabang Delhi | 23 | 74 |
| Rahul Sethpal | Haryana Steelers | 23 | 73 |
| Mohit Nandal | Haryana Steelers | 24 | 70 |
Arjun Deshwal emerged as the top raider in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2023-24 final, accumulating 276 points across 23 matches. On the defensive front, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh claimed the top spot with an impressive tally of 99 tackle points.
Best Emerging Player: Yogesh Dahiya, representing Dabang Delhi KC in PKL 2023-24 season, showcased remarkable performance with 74 tackle points.
Most Valuable Player: Aslam Inamdar from Puneri Paltan earned the title of Most Valuable Player, amassing 142 raid points and 26 tackle points.