The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 season, now 40 games deep, continues to captivate fans with thrilling matches. There were two gripping encounters on Thursday, November 7, in GMCB Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.
Dabang Delhi KC finally ended their four-game losing streak in an electrifying encounter with Bengal Warriorz, edging them 33-30. This victory was powered by another stellar performance from Ashu Malik, who claimed yet another Super 10. In the second match, Haryana Steelers dominated Gujarat Giants with a resounding 35-22 victory, courtesy of a balanced team performance that allowed them to control the game from start to finish.
With each match reshaping the leaderboard, the stakes are rising for players eyeing the titles of top raider and top defender. Here’s an in-depth look at the current top raiders and defenders in PKL 2024:
Most Raid Points in Pro Kabaddi 2024
Ashu Malik's Super 10 against Bengal Warriorz not only fueled Dabang Delhi's long-awaited victory, but also propelled him to the top of the raiding leaderboard. With seven Super 10s this season, Ashu now leads with 85 raid points across eight games.
The previous leaders, Pawan Sehrawat and Devank, have slipped to joint second position with 76 raid points each. Meanwhile, Ajit Chouhan and Narender Kandola share fourth place with 58 points each.
Most Tackle Points in Pro Kabaddi 2024
On the defensive front, Gaurav Khatri of Puneri Paltan maintains his stronghold on the top spot with 33 tackle points in seven matches. Nitin Rawal and Sumit Sangwan continue to share second place with 26 tackle points each.
The big mover on November 7 was Bengal Warriorz’s Fazel Atrachali. Despite his team’s loss, Fazel’s powerful High 5 performance elevated him to fourth place with 23 tackle points. Tamil Thalaivas' defenders Nitesh Kumar and Sahil Gulia continue to hold their spots at fifth and sixth with 22 and 21 tackle points, respectively.