The 5 best defenders from Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 3

Attack wins you matches, but defence wins you titles. That's a motto followed very widely in the football world, but it holds true for kabaddi as well.A look at the best teams in Star Sports Pro Kabaddi (PKL) this season reinforces that sentiment even further. Every team that has achieved something in the tournament has possessed a stellar defence which complements its attack perfectly. A good, solid foundation needs to be present in every team if they harbour any hopes of winning the title. And the defenders provide that solidity and security.The third season of the PKL saw plenty of rock-solid ankle holds and bone-crunching body blocks. Several defenders stood out, but here we take a look at the five best ones from Season 3:

#1 Sandeep Narwal

The Patna Pirates were undoubtedly the best team in the league this season. What made their success even more special was the fact that they beat defending champions U Mumba - a team littered with national and international champions - twice in the tournament. And they have to thank young Sandeep Narwal for that.

The 22-year-old was arguably the most consistent and impactful defender in the league this season. He curbed his raiding instincts and was handed the responsibility of being the main defender for the Pirates, which he fulfilled admirably. Narwal went about his job in immaculate fashion, making a massive 53 successful tackles and taking the 'Best Defender of the Tournament' award at the end.