Pro Kabaddi Points Table 2023
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Who is the winner of Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023?
Palani Tuskers roar to victory beating Rajasthan’s Periyar Panthers in Yuva Kabaddi Series final.
Who is the top raider of Yuva Kabaddi series?
Unleashing the Rising Stars: Top 5 Young Raiders of Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023 The exhilarating journey of the Summer Edition 2023 has reached its triumphant end, leaving fans in awe of the electrifying performances on the mat. The emerged as the undisputed champions, showcasing their mettle in a gripping final against the formidable Periyar Panthers.
While the team’s victory was celebrated, the tournament also served as a platform for the young Raiders to display their exceptional talent. Among the myriad of talented players, five young raiders stood out, capturing hearts with their mesmerizing skills and immense potential.1. Durgesh Kumar – 274 pts Durgesh Kumar was undoubtedly the standout raider of the tournament, leaving opponents bewildered with his lightning-fast raids and strategic acumen.
Representing the Chambal Challengers, Durgesh proved to be a force to be reckoned with, amassing an impressive 274 points throughout the series. His agility, swift footwork, and impeccable timing made him an absolute nightmare for rival defenders. Durgesh’s ability to escape from tight spots and score vital points in pressure situations earned him the admiration of fans and fellow players alike.2.
- Gagan Raju Gowda – 261 pts A name that echoed through the arenas during the Yuva Kabaddi Series was that of Gagan Raju Gowda.
- Hailing from the Hampi Heroes, Gagan exhibited a blend of power and finesse that left a lasting impact on spectators.
- With a total of 261 points to his name, Gagan’s ability to execute successful raids, even in the face of the formidable defence, made him a prominent figure in the league.
His incredible strength and tactical approach often broke down defensive formations, earning him accolades as one of the most promising raiders of the tournament.3. Sanskar Naveen Mishra – 194 pts Rising up through the ranks of the Yuva Kabaddi Series, Sanskar Naveen Mishra showcased immense potential and a hunger for success.
- Playing for the Chambal Challengers, Sanskar garnered 194 points, impressing everyone with his unique raiding style.
- Nown for his deceptive moves and unpredictability, Sanskar proved to be a challenging opponent for defenders.
- His ability to deceive and swiftly change directions kept defenders on their toes, securing crucial points for his team.4.
Ns. Jayasoorya Nagarajan – 189 pts Ns. Jayasoorya Nagarajan, a formidable raider from the Palani Tuskers, exhibited tenacity and determination throughout the tournament. With 189 points to his credit, Jayasoorya’s raids were characterized by sheer grit and a never-give-up attitude.
- Facing tough defences, he fearlessly stormed into enemy territory, displaying his prowess in escaping from tight situations.
- Jayasoorya’s consistent performances and never-back-down spirit earned him a special place among the league’s top raiders.5.
- Rohit Madanlal Yadav – 159 pts Rohit Madanlal Yadav from the Periyar Panthers proved that age is no barrier to brilliance, as he showcased his mettle as one of the tournament’s brightest young stars.
Scoring an impressive 159 points, Rohit’s raids were a spectacle of skill and flair. His ability to outmanoeuvre defenders with quick fakes and calculated movements left spectators mesmerized. As a future prospect in the world of kabaddi, Rohit’s performances ignited hope for the sport’s growth and development.
- The Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023 will be etched in the hearts of fans and players alike, as it provided a glimpse into the promising future of Indian kabaddi.
- Amidst the thrilling matches and heart-stopping moments, these five young raiders shone brightly, leaving an indelible mark on the league.
As they continue their journey, we eagerly anticipate witnessing their growth and success in the world of kabaddi. : Unleashing the Rising Stars: Top 5 Young Raiders of Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023
How old is PKL?
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Country | India |
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First tournament | 2014 |
Tournament format | Double round-robin league and playoffs |
Number of teams | 12 |
Current champions | Jaipur Pink Panthers (2nd title) |
Most successful | Patna Pirates (3 titles) |
Most raid points | Pardeep Narwal (1542) |
Most tackle points | Fazel Atrachali (424) |
TV partner(s) | Star Sports 2 Star Sports 1 Hindi ESPN+ (US) T Sports (Bangladesh) |
Slogan | Le Panga |
Website | prokabaddi,com |
2022 Pro Kabaddi League |
Pro Kabaddi League (also known as Vivo Pro Kabbadi for sponsorship reasons) or abbreviated to PKL is an Indian men’s professional Kabaddi league. It was launched in 2014 and is broadcast on Star Sports, However, Season 8 was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the season commenced on 22 December 2021.
- The league’s inception was influenced by the popularity of the Kabaddi tournament at the 2006 Asian Games.
- The format of the competition was influenced by the Indian Premier League,
- The Pro Kabaddi League uses a franchise-based model and its first season was held in 2014 with eight teams each of which has paid fees of up to US$250,000 to join.
There were doubts over whether the Pro Kabaddi League would be successful, noting that many leagues were attempting to emulate the IPL’s business model and success and that, unlike cricket, there were relatively fewer well-known players in Kabaddi. However, it was also noted that kabaddi was widely played in grassroots community settings, and could thus attract a wide variety of rural and metropolitan viewers for advertisers to target if the league gained significant attraction.
- The inaugural season was seen by 43.5 crores (435 million) viewers, second to the 2014 Indian Premier League ‘s 55.2 crores (552 million), while the first season final between Jaipur Pink Panthers and U-Mumba was watched by 8.64 crores (86.4 million).
- Star Sports, the Pro Kabaddi League’s broadcaster, subsequently announced in 2015 that it would acquire a 74% stake in the league’s parent company Mashal Sports.
For the 2017 and 2018–19 season, the Pro Kabaddi League added four new teams, and changed its format to split the teams into two divisions known as “zones”. Soon the league returned to its regular double round-robin format from the 2019 season.
Who is the new coach of PKL U Mumba?
U Mumba is delighted to announce the appointment of Gholamreza Mazandarani, KC Suthar and Jeeva Kumar as the new coaches for Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League. Mazandarani returns for his second stint with U Mumba since taking U Mumba to the playoffs in 2018. Gholamreza Mazandarani is currently the head coach of Iran’s national Kabaddi team for the Asian games scheduled to be held later this year Gholamreza Mazandarani is currently the head coach of Iran’s national Kabaddi team for the Asian games scheduled to be held later this year and famously Coached Iran to Asian Games Gold in 2018, displacing India for the first time in history.
He is a pro freestyle wrestler who went on to play Judo and Kabaddi and has the unique distinction of leading Iran as a Captain and a Coach at the Asian Games. Mazandarani is known to be one of the world’s finest minds in Kabaddi and became the PKL’s first international coach in Season 6 with U Mumba, as he guided the team to the Playoffs.
KC Suthar, also one of the most respected names among Kabaddi coaching ranks joins Gholamreza and has been the former coach of the Indian national team and also worked extensively as a Head Coach of Iran’s national team, leading them to a Silver medal at the Kabaddi World Cup held in Ahmedabad, in 2016.
- He has also coached the coveted Sports Authority of India’s Kabaddi team from 1986 to 2016 at their centres in Gandhinagar and Mumbai.
- Multiple current and former players of PKL have grown and tasted success under KC Suthar, including the likes of Manpreet Singh, Pankaj Shirsat, Neer Gulia and former Mumboy Rakesh Kumar, to name a few.
Finally, hailing from Kanyakumari, Jeeva Kumar is an Indian & U Mumba Kabaddi legend who won a Gold medal in the 2010 Asian Games, Guangzhou and was a part of the U Mumba family as a player from PKL Season 1 to 4, where he went on to win the Championship in 2015.
He represented the city of dreams for 52 matches amassing 164 points during his tenure and was arguably known to be the best Left Cover defender in the world. Jeeva won his second PKL title as a player with Dabang Delhi in Season 8 after which he hung up his playing boots to then help UP Yoddhas qualify for the Playoffs as an Assistant Coach.
He now joins KC Suthar and Gholamreza as a Defensive Coach for Season 10. Commenting on the appointments, Suhail Chandhok, CEO, U Mumbai said, “We are delighted to welcome back Gholam along with Suthar ji and also welcome back an old U Mumba family member and icon in Jeeva.
- Over the years we have witnessed Coaches who have worked together as a pair and guided teams to success in the league.
- As season 10 beckons, we wanted to apply a similar formula with a team of like-minded, value-driven coaches who from their own experience can make a long-term impact on player development and drive the strong, united team culture forward.
Gholam impressed everyone during his first tenure and Suthar ji who is a reputed Coach, brings his experience & success of working in Iran with their kabaddi team and with youngsters at SAI, which helps create synergy with Gholam and unlock the potential of our young players.
- Jeeva anna” seamlessly fits into our team with his work ethics shown first as a player and then as an Assistant coach.
- He is one of the sport’s most respected players with an immense love for U Mumba, having been with the team through the initial glory days and will work closely work with both coaches to help further strengthen our defensive unit.” “I would like to thank Ronnie and Suhail for trusting me again to lead U Mumba to great heights.
It feels like a homecoming for me as the fans of U Mumba have always been very supportive over the years and I am extremely happy to partner with Suthar whom I have already worked alongside in Iran. I have deep respect for his work & impact in the Kabaddi ecosystem and Jeeva coming back to U Mumba as a Coach will be an asset to work with.
I can’t wait to meet the fans in Mumbai and work with the team. We will try and create a legacy of playing attractive kabaddi which the fans will be proud of,” Mazandarani said as he expressed delight on joining U Mumba. On joining the coaching team, KC Suthar said, “Firstly, I would like to thank the U Mumba management for showing their trust in me.
Secondly, I am delighted to partner with Gholam and Jeeva in bringing success to the team in the upcoming season 10 of PKL. U Mumba has always promoted new young talents from across the globe and we will continue to do so. The Auction and the work before this season hence will be critical as we build a strong team for the future.” On making a comeback to U Mumba, legend Jeeva added.
“U Mumba is my Home. I have played for this franchise for the first four years of my PKL career and have incredible memories on and off court. The team ethics and culture is something that I have always been proud to represent and I look forward to coming back to that and building it within the young players.
I had an excellent time with the fans as a player who showered me with love and I hope to see them continue to support me and the team as we want to bring them more joy in this upcoming season 10 of PKL and beyond.”
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Who won Pro Kabaddi League Season 6?
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Tournament information | |
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Dates | 7 October 2018–5 January 2019 |
Administrator | Mashal Sports |
Tournament format(s) | Double round robin and playoffs |
Host(s) | India |
Teams | 12 |
Website | prokabaddi,com |
Final positions | |
Champion | Bengaluru Bulls (1st title) |
Runner-up | Gujarat Fortunegiants |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 138 |
Most raid points | Pawan Sehrawat (271 Successful raids) ( Bengaluru Bulls ) |
Most tackle points | Nitesh Kumar (100 Successful tackles ) ( UP Yoddha ) |
← 2017 2019 → |
The 2018–19 Vivo Pro Kabaddi League was the sixth season of Pro Kabaddi League, a professional kabaddi league in India since 2014. The season began on 7 October 2018 and concluded on 5 January 2019. Bengaluru Bulls defeated Gujarat Fortune Giants in the final match to win their maiden title.
What is the prize money for winning the Yuva Kabaddi series?
Yuva Kabaddi Series: Palani Tuskers win their maiden title in summer edition Palani Tuskers triumphed over Periyar Panthers to win their maiden title in the first-ever extra-time in a final of Yuva Kaabddi Series Summer Edition at the Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium, Mysore, Karnataka on Wednesday.
- As the Champions of this season, Palani Tuskers received a prize money of INR 20 lakhs, and the Runner Up, Periyar Panthers received a prize money of INR 10 lakhs.
- Nilgiri Knights, who secured third position in the tournament received prize money of INR 5 lakhs.
- The Best Raider and Best Defender of the Tournament were bagged by Durgesh Kumar of Chambal Challengers (274 raid points) and Lokesh Ghosliya of Periyar Panthers (103 tackle points) respectively.
The edition’s Most Effective Raider was Gagan Gowda of Hampi Heroes with 73.21 points, and the Most Effective Defender was Lokesh Ghosliya with 12.04 points. In addition to these, the edition’s Super Raid Specialist was Rohit Yadav of Panthers with a strike rate of 0.667, Multi Point Raid Specialist was Ns.
- Jayasoorya Nagarajan of Tuskers, the Do-or-Die Raid Specialist was Sundaravishva Kannan of Knights, and Super Tackle Specialist was Lokesh Ghosliya.
- The final was graced by His Majesty Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the 27th and current custodian of the Royal House of Mysore.
- Talking about the impact and success of the tournament, CEO of Yuva Kabaddi Series, Vikas Gautam said, “We are immensely proud of the fifth successful edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series, where we witnessed the remarkable talent and dedication of young players on the mat.
It brings me great joy to see players from Chhattisgarh and North East India getting this incredible opportunity to shine on a professional platform like YKS.” Our vision has always been to provide a robust platform to the youth, enabling them to showcase their talent amidst the most talented Kabaddi players from all corners of our nation and eventually from around the globe.
- As a unified family, we remain committed to promoting Kabaddi to unparalleled heights in the forthcoming editions, fostering an even stronger Kabaddi ecosystem within our country,” he added further.
- India’s first year-long tournament returned to action after four successful editions.
- The Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023 showcased non-stop Kabaddi days for fans in Mysore.
The highly-competitive tournament witnessed 9 teams, having 200 players participating from different states of India – Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Rajasthan Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Assam, Manipur, and Tripura, who played against each other to get their hands on the glorious YKS trophy.
- Teams that battled it out included Aravalli Arrows, Chambal Challengers, Chola Veerans, Hampi Heroes, Kaziranga Rhinos, Nilgiri Knights, Palani Tuskers, Periyar Panthers, and Sindh Sonics.
- The high-intensity kabaddi encounters, which saw 120 matches spread across five rounds, witnessed YUVA Kabaddi stars exhibiting their top-notch kabaddi skills on both raiding and tackling fronts.
The tournament commenced with Survival 1 round, where all 9 teams played against each other in a single round-robin format, and the teams that finished among top-3 received bonus points going ahead to the next round. No teams were eliminated after this round.
Palani Tuskers dominated the inaugural round, while Kaziranga Rhinos failed to win any match and stayed at the bottom. Following this was the Survival 2 round, which was also dominated by Palani Tuskers, who were yet to see the face of defeat. At the closure of this round, Kaziranga Rhinos’ campaign ended, as they were at the bottom of the points table.
The mid-stage of the edition, the Booster Round was played among 8 teams, where Nilgiri Knights unleashed their lethal kabaddi skills and stayed undefeatable through the course of 7 matches and dominated the points table. Sindh Sonics, who failed to win a single game in this round were eliminated from the tournament.
Following this was the Challenger Round, which saw the redemption of the Palani Tuskers, who won six consecutive encounters and became the first team to qualify for the Summit Round. The two-time Champions, Hampi Heroes, failed to confirm their qualification and exited the tournament. In the penultimate Summit Round, the top-6 teams battled for one last time to prove their supremacy.
A total of 3 Qualifiers and 4 Eliminators were played before the final match between Palani Tuskers and Periyar Panthers, where Tuskers defeated Panthers to clinch their maiden title by a margin of 2 points in the extra-time. : Yuva Kabaddi Series: Palani Tuskers win their maiden title in summer edition
What is raider in kabaddi?
Standard style – A kabaddi court at the 2006 Asian Games In the international team version of kabaddi, two teams of seven members each occupy opposite halves of a court of 10 by 13 metres (33 ft × 43 ft) in case of men and 8 by 12 metres (26 ft × 39 ft) in case of women.
Each has five supplementary players held in reserve for substitution. The game is played with 20-minute halves with a 5-minute half time break in which the teams exchange sides. During each play, known as a “raid”, a player from the attacking side, known as the “raider”, runs into the opposing team’s side of the court and attempts to tag as many of the seven defending players as possible.
The raider must cross the baulk line into the defending team’s territory, and then return to their half of the field without being tackled. (If an attacker touches a defender and hasn’t yet reached the baulk line, they do not need to reach the baulk line to score points and may return to their half of the court.) While raiding, the raider must loudly chant kabaddi, confirming to referees that their raid is done on a single breath without inhaling.
- Each raid has a 30-second time limit.
- A point is scored for each defender tagged; tags can be made with the raider’s hand or foot.
- If the raider steps beyond the bonus line marked in the defending team’s territory when there are five or more players, they earn an additional point known as a bonus point.
If the raider is successfully stopped (tackled), the opposite team earns a point instead. All players tagged are taken out of the game, but one is “revived” for each point a team scores from a subsequent tag or tackle. Bonus points do not revive players.
How many PKL seasons are there?
The inaugural Pro Kabaddi season in 2014 saw eight teams participating in the league. By Season 5, the number of teams competing grew to 12. In the eight seasons so far, there have been six Pro Kabaddi winners, This is how they became champions. PKL Season 9 winner: Jaipur Pink Panthers Jaipur Pink Panthers won their second Pro Kabaddi title, edging past Puneri Paltan 33-29 in the Season 9 Final.
- Skipper Sunil Kumar’s High 5 and a collective effort from Arjun Deshwal and Ajith Kumar in the offence with six raid points each helped the inaugural champions claim glory once again in the ninth edition.
- The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Season 9, Arjun Deshwal, topped the raiding charts with 296 raid points.
On the other hand, Jaipur Pink Panthers found a star defender in Ankush, who made the most tackle points by any debutant (89) in PKL history. Bengaluru Bulls’ Bharat was adjudged the Best Raider of the Season with 279 raid points. The ninth edition of PKL marked the return of the fans back to the stadium as Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad hosted the league stage, while Mumbai was the venue for the Playoffs.
- PKL Season 8 winner: Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Clinched their maiden PKL trophy in Season 8 as they beat Patna Pirates 37-36 to become the sixth team in the league’s history to win the title.
- The 2-time MVP, Naveen Kumar and sensational all-rounder Vijay scored Super 10s each in the final as they took on Patna Pirates’ defence led by Mohammadreza Chiyaneh.
Naveen Kumar scored 207 raid points in 17 matches, becoming the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for a second consecutive year. Veteran all-rounder Manjeet Chhillar ended his campaign as the most successful defender for the side with 52 tackle points. The Season 8 final saw the closest margin of a win in a PKL final where Dabang Delhi K.C.
Emerged as champions, beating the three-time champions by just 1 point. PKL Season 7 winner: Bengal Warriors A collective effort from the Bengal Warriors saw them becoming PKL champions for the first time in Season 7. The final of PKL Season 7 was played between two of the top teams during the season, Dabang Delhi K.C.
and Bengal Warriors. Captain and lead raider (205 points) Maninder Singh was sidelined from the final due to an injury. Despite facing Naveen Kumar, who was the MVP of the season, Bengal Warriors never looked out of the game. Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh shouldered the responsibility of the team and delivered a match-winning Super 10 in the Final as Bengal Warriors beat Dabang Delhi K.C.39-34 in the final.
PKL Season 6 winner: Bengaluru Bulls Led by captain Rohit Kumar, Bengaluru Bulls won the PKL title in Season 6 with Pawan Sehrawat, named MVP, emerging as the find of the tournament with 282 points. It was a close battle between Bengaluru Bulls and Gujarat Fortunegiants in the final. In the end, it was Pawan Sehrawat’s magnificent performance that took the game away.
Pawan scored 22 points as the Bengaluru Bulls defeated Gujarat Giants 38-33 to lift their maiden PKL title. PKL Season 5 winner: Patna Pirates Four new teams were added to Pro Kabaddi in Season 5 but Patna Pirates went on to win a hat-trick of titles.
Patna Pirates captain Pardeep Narwal broke multiple records in the campaign and produced the iconic 8-point raid against Haryana Steelers. Patna Pirates went on to score 1,050 points in PKL Season 5, which is the highest number of points scored by a team in a single season. It was a one-sided affair in the Pro Kabaddi Season 5 final as Patna Pirates beat Gujarat Giants 55-38.
Pardeep Narwal won the title of the season’s MVP on the back of some incredible stats: most raid points (369), most super raids (18) and most super 10s (19). PKL Season 4 winner: Patna Pirates Pardeep Narwal led Patna Pirates to another title in PKL Season 4 despite the departure of Rohit Kumar to Bengaluru Bulls.
Patna Pirates finished the league at the top of the table with 10 wins in 14 matches. Pardeep Narwal led the raids with 133 points while Iranian ace Fazel Atrachali led Patna’s defence with 45 tackle points. Patna Pirates met Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final. Pardeep Narwal bagged 16 points in the match to give Patna Pirates their second PKL championship on the trot with a 37-29 scoreline.
Thus, Patna Pirates became the first team to win the PKL title twice. PKL Season 3 winner: Patna Pirates Patna Pirates won their first Pro Kabaddi title in PKL Season 3. After a short-lived campaign with Bengaluru Bulls in Season 2, Patna Pirates ‘ Pardeep Narwal rose to the occasion with the most raid points (116) under his belt in Season 3.
- Patna Pirates’ Rohit Kumar was named MVP while Sandeep Narwal bagged second-most tackle points (53) in the season.
- Patna Pirates defeated the then reigning champions U Mumba 31-28 to win their maiden PKL title with Rohit Kumar scoring 7 points in the final.
- PKL Season 2 winner: U Mumba The runners-up of the inaugural PKL season, U Mumba, dominated the league in the second season with a stronger defensive unit.
In 14 league matches, U Mumba emerged victorious in 12 outings. At the end of the season, they had the most tackle points (196) and the best average tackles points per match (12.25). U Mumba took on the Bengaluru Bulls in the Season 2 finale. The match was poised for a close finish in the second half when Shabeer Bappu’s Super Raid sealed the deal for U Mumba in the dying minutes as they won 36-30.
PKL Season 1 winner: Jaipur Pink Panthers T he first Pro Kabaddi title was won by the Jaipur Pink Panthers in 2014. Despite losing the inaugural match of PKL, Jaipur Pink Panthers won 10 of their 14 league games to emerge as the most consistent side of PKL Season 1. Their lead raider, Maninder Singh, had a splendid season scoring 137 points and was third overall finishing only behind U Mumba’s Anup Kumar (169) and Telugu Titans’ Rahul Chaudhari (161) in the points tally.
Maninder also scored a Super 10 in the final against U Mumba, leading Jaipur Pink Panthers to the first-ever PKL title, beating U Mumba 35-24.
Who is God of Pro Kabaddi?
International career – He made his International debut in 2006 South Asian Games, Anup Kumar won gold medals at the 2010 Asian Games and the 2014 Asian Games in kabaddi. He won a gold medal in kabaddi at the 2016 South Asian Games, He captained the Indian national Kabaddi team and won their record third Kabaddi World Cup in 2016.
Who is the Lord of kabaddi?
According to myths, the legendary Pandava warrior Arjuna had mastered kabaddi skills from Lord Krishna, who was himself a champion of the sport.
How many players are in PKL?
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Who is the emerging player of PKL Season 9?
vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 9 awards: Arjun Deshwal adjudged MVP, Ankush bags Best Defender award It was curtains to vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 9 on Saturday, December 17 with Jaipur Pink Panthers clinching a close win against Puneri Paltan to become the two-time vivo PKL champions.
- Over the course of the season, there were incredible performances which came from some known stars as well as fresh faces.
- These players left a mark on Season 9 and their performances were recognized during the vivo PKL award ceremony.
- Here are the award winners from vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 9.
- MVP – Arjun Deshwal, Jaipur Pink Panthers Arjun Deshwal was the standout raider of the campaign and deservedly won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in Season 9.
He amassed 296 raid points and 17 Super 10s – the most by any player in this season – in 24 matches and played a major role in Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Season 9 triumph. Deshwal also executed seven Super Raids in Season 9 and at times single handedly won matches for the Panthers.
- Raider of the Season – Bharat, Bengaluru Bulls Bharat quickly became Bengaluru Bulls’ go-to raider in vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 9.
- The prolific raider finished the campaign as the second best raid points scorer and was adjudged the Best Raider of the Season with 279 raid points from 23 matches.
- A livewire on the mat, Bharat managed to pull off the joint-highest Super Raids (11) and the second most Super 10s (16).
Defender of the Season – Ankush, Jaipur Pink Panthers A vivo Pro Kabaddi debutant, Ankush took to the league like a duck to water and went from strength to strength as the season progressed. Despite having defensive stalwarts like captain Sunil Kumar in the team, Ankush finished as the league’s highest scoring tackler with 89 tackle points, making him the Best Defender of the Season.
Ankush, in fact, scored the joint-highest tackle points for a defender playing his debut season. His 9 High 5s in Season 9 was the most by any defender and he also registered 5 Super Tackles. New Young Player – Narender, Tamil Thalaivas Narender showed his potential right from the word go as he scored a Super 10 in his debut vivo Pro Kabaddi match.
The young raider was declared the New Young Player of the Season for scoring 243 raid points in his first-ever vivo PKL season. He created history in vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 9 by scoring the most raid points by a raider in his debut season. Narender also bagged 15 Super 10s and executed four Super Raids in vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 9.
How many players are in PKL?
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How many Pro Kabaddi players are there?
Pro Kabaddi auction rules: Know Final Bid Match, squad size and everything else The Pro Kabaddi Season 10 player auction will give the 12 franchises a chance to rebuild their squad over the two-day affair. The teams have in total for Season 10 and will now look to complete their squads in the PKL 10 player auction.
- But before fans get to see who their teams’ new superstars will be, here is a look at some of the Pro Kabaddi auction rules.
- Who will be in the Player Pool? The Pro Kabaddi 2023 auction pool will see more than 500 players go under the hammer.
- The pool comprises the released players from franchises along with kabaddi players from the domestic level.
This includes squad players from PKL Season 8 and 9 and the top eight ranked teams from the Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championship from the last two seasons. Overseas players will also be in the auction pool. Furthermore, we will also see the inclusion of 24 players from the two finalist teams of Khelo India University Games, 2023 in the auction pool.
What is the maximum squad size of a team? Each Pro Kabaddi team’s squad can have a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 25. This means a maximum of 300 players across 12 teams can participate in Pro Kabaddi in a given season. What is each team’s player purse during the Pro Kabaddi auction? After 3 seasons, the Player Purse has increased from INR 4.4 crore to INR 5 crore to use for buying players.
A player’s salary for the season is determined by the maximum bid placed on the player. A team’s purse, however, will be reduced or lowered based on the number of retentions they made ahead of the auction. What are the player categories and base prices? The Pro Kabaddi League player auction has two categories of players – domestic and overseas.
How many overseas players are allowed in a Pro Kabaddi squad? Each team must have at least two and a maximum of four overseas players in their squad. Elite Retained Players: How does it work?
Each team can retain a maximum of six players among which 2 players can be selected from category A and 2 players from category B bracket before the auction. Teams can choose to retain their top performers or Elite Retained Players (ERP) so that they don’t risk losing them to other teams who may bid a higher price for them in the auction.
Existing New Young Players and Retained Young Players: Who are they? Teams can also retain Existing New Young Players (NYP) and Retained Young Players (RYP) category players that played for them in the previous season before the auction. These NYP and RYP players are not a part of the maximum six players that can be retained under the Elite Retained Players (ERP) who are seasoned PKL campaigners.
What is the Final Bid Match? The Final Bid Match (FBM) rule allows teams to match the final bid on a player who was a part of their squad in the previous season. The FBM card can be used based on the number of players the team retains. If a team chooses to retain their maximum allotted 6 ERPs then they can exercise the FBM option once.
How many seasons of Pro Kabaddi are there?
The inaugural Pro Kabaddi season in 2014 saw eight teams participating in the league. By Season 5, the number of teams competing grew to 12. In the eight seasons so far, there have been six Pro Kabaddi winners, This is how they became champions. PKL Season 9 winner: Jaipur Pink Panthers Jaipur Pink Panthers won their second Pro Kabaddi title, edging past Puneri Paltan 33-29 in the Season 9 Final.
- Skipper Sunil Kumar’s High 5 and a collective effort from Arjun Deshwal and Ajith Kumar in the offence with six raid points each helped the inaugural champions claim glory once again in the ninth edition.
- The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Season 9, Arjun Deshwal, topped the raiding charts with 296 raid points.
On the other hand, Jaipur Pink Panthers found a star defender in Ankush, who made the most tackle points by any debutant (89) in PKL history. Bengaluru Bulls’ Bharat was adjudged the Best Raider of the Season with 279 raid points. The ninth edition of PKL marked the return of the fans back to the stadium as Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad hosted the league stage, while Mumbai was the venue for the Playoffs.
- PKL Season 8 winner: Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Clinched their maiden PKL trophy in Season 8 as they beat Patna Pirates 37-36 to become the sixth team in the league’s history to win the title.
- The 2-time MVP, Naveen Kumar and sensational all-rounder Vijay scored Super 10s each in the final as they took on Patna Pirates’ defence led by Mohammadreza Chiyaneh.
Naveen Kumar scored 207 raid points in 17 matches, becoming the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for a second consecutive year. Veteran all-rounder Manjeet Chhillar ended his campaign as the most successful defender for the side with 52 tackle points. The Season 8 final saw the closest margin of a win in a PKL final where Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Emerged as champions, beating the three-time champions by just 1 point.
- PKL Season 7 winner: Bengal Warriors A collective effort from the Bengal Warriors saw them becoming PKL champions for the first time in Season 7.
- The final of PKL Season 7 was played between two of the top teams during the season, Dabang Delhi K.C.
and Bengal Warriors. Captain and lead raider (205 points) Maninder Singh was sidelined from the final due to an injury. Despite facing Naveen Kumar, who was the MVP of the season, Bengal Warriors never looked out of the game. Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh shouldered the responsibility of the team and delivered a match-winning Super 10 in the Final as Bengal Warriors beat Dabang Delhi K.C.39-34 in the final.
- PKL Season 6 winner: Bengaluru Bulls Led by captain Rohit Kumar, Bengaluru Bulls won the PKL title in Season 6 with Pawan Sehrawat, named MVP, emerging as the find of the tournament with 282 points.
- It was a close battle between Bengaluru Bulls and Gujarat Fortunegiants in the final.
- In the end, it was Pawan Sehrawat’s magnificent performance that took the game away.
Pawan scored 22 points as the Bengaluru Bulls defeated Gujarat Giants 38-33 to lift their maiden PKL title. PKL Season 5 winner: Patna Pirates Four new teams were added to Pro Kabaddi in Season 5 but Patna Pirates went on to win a hat-trick of titles.
Patna Pirates captain Pardeep Narwal broke multiple records in the campaign and produced the iconic 8-point raid against Haryana Steelers. Patna Pirates went on to score 1,050 points in PKL Season 5, which is the highest number of points scored by a team in a single season. It was a one-sided affair in the Pro Kabaddi Season 5 final as Patna Pirates beat Gujarat Giants 55-38.
Pardeep Narwal won the title of the season’s MVP on the back of some incredible stats: most raid points (369), most super raids (18) and most super 10s (19). PKL Season 4 winner: Patna Pirates Pardeep Narwal led Patna Pirates to another title in PKL Season 4 despite the departure of Rohit Kumar to Bengaluru Bulls.
- Patna Pirates finished the league at the top of the table with 10 wins in 14 matches.
- Pardeep Narwal led the raids with 133 points while Iranian ace Fazel Atrachali led Patna’s defence with 45 tackle points.
- Patna Pirates met Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final.
- Pardeep Narwal bagged 16 points in the match to give Patna Pirates their second PKL championship on the trot with a 37-29 scoreline.
Thus, Patna Pirates became the first team to win the PKL title twice. PKL Season 3 winner: Patna Pirates Patna Pirates won their first Pro Kabaddi title in PKL Season 3. After a short-lived campaign with Bengaluru Bulls in Season 2, Patna Pirates ‘ Pardeep Narwal rose to the occasion with the most raid points (116) under his belt in Season 3.
Patna Pirates’ Rohit Kumar was named MVP while Sandeep Narwal bagged second-most tackle points (53) in the season. Patna Pirates defeated the then reigning champions U Mumba 31-28 to win their maiden PKL title with Rohit Kumar scoring 7 points in the final. PKL Season 2 winner: U Mumba The runners-up of the inaugural PKL season, U Mumba, dominated the league in the second season with a stronger defensive unit.
In 14 league matches, U Mumba emerged victorious in 12 outings. At the end of the season, they had the most tackle points (196) and the best average tackles points per match (12.25). U Mumba took on the Bengaluru Bulls in the Season 2 finale. The match was poised for a close finish in the second half when Shabeer Bappu’s Super Raid sealed the deal for U Mumba in the dying minutes as they won 36-30.
- PKL Season 1 winner: Jaipur Pink Panthers T he first Pro Kabaddi title was won by the Jaipur Pink Panthers in 2014.
- Despite losing the inaugural match of PKL, Jaipur Pink Panthers won 10 of their 14 league games to emerge as the most consistent side of PKL Season 1.
- Their lead raider, Maninder Singh, had a splendid season scoring 137 points and was third overall finishing only behind U Mumba’s Anup Kumar (169) and Telugu Titans’ Rahul Chaudhari (161) in the points tally.
Maninder also scored a Super 10 in the final against U Mumba, leading Jaipur Pink Panthers to the first-ever PKL title, beating U Mumba 35-24.