2 times when Pardeep Narwal scored the most raid points in a single Pro Kabaddi League season
Pardeep Narwal, the “Record Breaker” of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), is all set to lead Bengaluru Bulls in PKL 11. Pardeep has played a total of 170 matches, amassing a record-breaking 1,690 raid points, the most by any player in PKL history. He has also won three PKL titles during his legendary stint with Patna Pirates.
As Pardeep takes on a new challenge with Bengaluru Bulls in PKL 2024, let’s look back at the two times when he dominated the raiding charts, winning the green sleeve for scoring the most raid points in a single season.
#2 Pro Kabaddi League Season 3 (116 Raid Points)
After a limited role in Season 2 with Bengaluru Bulls, where he played just six games, Pardeep Narwal made a breakthrough after moving to Patna Pirates in Season 3. His raiding ability flourished, and he quickly became the cornerstone of the Patna attack.
In PKL Season 3, Pardeep scored 116 raid points in 16 matches, at an impressive average of 7.25 points per game. His success rate stood at 62.03%, and he delivered five Super 10s during the season. Pardeep’s performance played a crucial role in guiding Patna Pirates to their maiden PKL title.
Although Pardeep was substituted after 18 minutes in the final match against U Mumba, his contributions throughout the season were pivotal. Patna Pirates triumphed 31-28 in the final, winning their first-ever PKL title and marking the beginning of their dominance in the league.
#1 Pro Kabaddi League Season 5 (369 Raid Points)
Pardeep Narwal reached the pinnacle of his kabaddi career in PKL Season 5, where he delivered one of the most extraordinary performances in league history. Pardeep set an all-time record by scoring an astonishing 369 raid points in 26 matches, averaging a remarkable 14.19 raid points per game. His success rate was 62.96%, and he registered 19 Super 10s that season.
One of the standout moments from that season was Pardeep’s eight-point raid against the Haryana Steelers, which remains one of the most iconic moments in PKL history. Pardeep's brilliance guided Patna Pirates to their third consecutive title as they defeated Gujarat Fortunegiants (now Gujarat Giants) 55-38 in the final. Pardeep Narwal scored 19 raid points in the final, single-handedly overpowering Gujarat's defense to secure Patna’s victory.