Find out the top defenders list at the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 10 and know the players with most tackle points in 2023
The Pro Kabaddi League season 10 has already kicked off last night in Ahmedabad where home team Gujarat Giants had their winning opener against Telugu Titans. On the other hand, U Mumba came past UP Yoddhas.
Pro Kabaddi League season 10 2023 most tackle points and top defenders list PKL
One of the new teams to enter the PKL in 2017 was the Gujarat Giants, who had two amazing seasons and made it to the finals both times. There will be 137 games spread throughout 12 Indian cities, ranging from Bangalore and Chennai in the south to Panchkula in the north.
In addition to being among the finest tacklers in the game, players like Manjeet Chillar, Sandeep Narwal, and Fazel Atrachali have earned their reputations.
With 424 tackle points, Iranian hero Fazel Atrachali holds the record for most success as a defender in the PKL. In the Premier League, he is the only player with 400 or more successful tackles.
While raiders have dazzled with their spectacular raiding techniques over the years, the defenders have also shown that they are formidable opponents. Last night, three raiders had a Super 10, and one defender got a High 5.
Top Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2023 defenders
With six tackle points against the UP Yoddhas, U Mumba’s deputy captain Rinku commanded the defence from the front. On PKL 2023’s first day of play, he was the only defender to record a High 5.
With four tackle points in the opening game, Mohammad Nabibakhsh of the Gujurat Giants was the star of the show. Behind him, who is in the second place are Surinder Singh, Nitin Panwar, and Fazel Atrachali with three tackle points apiece.
Here is the list of highest-scoring defenders of Pro Kabaddi League 2023 in which, two of the players are from U Mumba.
Rinku Sharma (U Mumba)
- Matches: 1
- Defence points: 6
- High 5s: 1
Moein Nabibaksh (Gujarat Giants)
- Matches: 1
- Defence points: 4
- High 5s: 0
Nitin Panwar (UP Yoddhas)
- Matches: 1
- Defence points: 3
- High 5s: 0
Fazel Atrachali (Gujarat Giants)
- Matches: 1
- Defence points: 3
- High 5s: 0
Surinder Singh (U Mumba)
- Matches: 1
- Defence points: 3
- High 5s: 0