Pro Kabaddi League: 3 players with the most Super Raids in PKL history ft. Pardeep Narwal
The 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League is currently underway and several raiders are making their mark, showcasing extraordinary skills on the mat. To outsmart the opposition, raiders must blend strength, agility and speed effectively.
Notably, many raiders have achieved a Super 10 in this edition already. But a Super Raid holds the potential to shift the entire dynamic of a game in just one play.
But what exactly is a Super Raid? A Super Raid occurs when a raider enters the opposition’s half, contacts three or more defenders, and returns to his half. Additionally, if a raider touches two or more defenders and scores a Bonus Point, it is also considered a Super Raid.
In this article, we take a look at the three raiders who have recorded the most Super Raids in PKL history.
3. Pawan Sehrawat - 30 Super Raids
Telugu Titans' high-flyer Pawan Sehrawat has accumulated a total of 30 Super Raids in 113 matches in Pro Kabaddi League history. He has 1,065 raid points from 1,643 attempts, with 55 Super 10s.
Sehrawat started his PKL career with Bengaluru Bulls in Season 3. However, he could amass only 74 points in the first three seasons - two seasons with the Bulls and one with Gujarat Fortune Giants.
In Season 6, the raider turned his fortunes around, bagging 282 raid points. With his breathtaking skills and technique, Pawan turned into a PKL superstar.
He continued to be with the Bulls till the 2021 season, before moving to Tamil Thalaivas in 2022 and later to Telugu Titans for PKL season 10.
2. Maninder Singh - 46 Super Raids
Maninder Singh, currently playing for Bengal Warriors, is putting together an impressive season with his impeccable raiding technique. In 131 matches, the Jalandhar-born raider has claimed 46 Super Raids to occupy second spot on this list.
Maninder started his PKL career in the first season with Jaipur Pink Panthers, claiming 137 raid points. However, he missed out on the next three seasons.
Maninder came back in the 2017 season with Bengal Warriors. He's been part of the Warriors set-up ever since, becoming an integral part of the raiding department.
He was roped in by the Warriors again ahead of the 2023 season at ₹2.12 crore, becoming the most expensive FMB buy in PKL history. The prime raider has amassed 1,320 raid points overall from 2,133 attempts with a 48 percent raid success rate.
1. Pardeep Narwal - 75 Super Raids
Fondly known as 'Dubki King', Pardeep Narwal is a part of the UP Yoddhas in the ongoing PKL season. He tops this list with a total of 75 Super Raids from 164 PKL games.
Pardeep is known for single-handedly running through the opposition's defenders with his top-class raiding skills. He has claimed a total of 1,655 raid points from 2,814 attempts, with 83 Super 10s at a 44 percent raid success rate.
Pardeep initiated his PKL career with Bengaluru Bulls in the second season. In the subsequent season, he was roped in by Patna Pirates. After representing the Pirates for five successive seasons, he was drafted in by UP Yoddhas in 2021.
Pardeep’s best season came in 2017 with 369 raid points from 26 games, taking his side to a record hat-trick of title wins.