The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has produced some of the most electrifying raiders the sport has ever seen, with each season showcasing new stars and record-breaking performances.
Raid points are ultimately the best metric to measure a raider’s performance. In this article, we will take a look at the best raiders in each of the previous seasons and how the quality of the star raiders changed over time.
Top Raider In Every PKL Season
| Season | Player | Raid Points | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anup Kumar (U Mumba) | 155 | 16 |
| 2 | Kashiling Adake (Dabang Delhi K.C.) | 114 | 14 |
| 3 | Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates) | 116 | 16 |
| 4 | Rahul Chaudhari (Telugu Titans) | 146 | 16 |
| 5 | Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates) | 369 | 26 |
| 6 | Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (Bengaluru Bulls) | 271 | 24 |
| 7 | Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (Bengaluru Bulls) | 346 | 24 |
| 8 | Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (Bengaluru Bulls) | 304 | 24 |
| 9 | Arjun Deshwal (Jaipur Pink Panthers) | 296 | 24 |
| 10 | Arjun Deshwal (Jaipur Pink Panthers) | 276 | 23 |
| 11 | Devank (Patna Pirates) | 301 | 25 |
Most Consistent Top Raiders in PKL History
1. Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
- Teams Played For: Bengaluru Bulls, Gujarat Giants, Tamil Thalaivas, Telugu Titans
- Top Raider Seasons: Season 6, Season 7, and Season 8
Pawan Sehrawat is one of four raiders to have ever scored 300 raid points or more in a single PKL season to date. Moreover, he achieved this feat twice in his career. The Hi-Flyer also holds the record for most raid points by a player in a single match. He scored a whopping 39 raid points for Bengaluru Bulls against Haryana Steelers in PKL Season 7.
2. Arjun Deshwal
- Teams Played For: U Mumba, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Tamil Thalaivas (2025)
- Top Raider Season: Season 9 and Season 10
Often called the “Raid Machine” based on his aggressive raid technique, he has emerged as one of the league’s most reliable raiders. He was named Most Valuable Player in PKL Season 9, leading the Jaipur Pink Panthers to their second PKL title.
3. Pardeep Narwal
- Teams Played For: Bengaluru Bulls, Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas
- Top Raider Season: Season 5 and Season 3
The “Dubki King” ranks as the raider to have won the most points in PKL history with a record 1,801 points. His consistent raid point scoring ability played a pivotal role in Patna Pirates’ triumph for three seasons in a row.
He holds the record for the most raid points in a single season with 369 points in Season 5. He’s also the only player to have scored 300 or more raid points in a single season three times.
Conclusion
The Pro Kabaddi League has always been a stage where great raiders showcase their dominance, and each season’s top scorer reflects the evolving standards of the game.
As PKL 2025 unfolds, these records not only celebrate individual brilliance but also remind us how each season adds a new chapter to the league’s growing legacy of world-class raiding.
Written by: Thillai Ritvik
