PKL 2019: Top 5 defenders of this season 

#4 Sandeep Kumar Dhull, Jaipur Pink Panthers

Sandeep Dhull played at the left corner position for Jaipur Pink Panthers

Matches - 22, Tackle Points - 74, High 5s - 5

The left corner defender of Jaipur Pink Panthers, Sandeep Dhull played exceptionally well in the first half of the 2019 season. Dhull's success was the reason behind Jaipur's stay in the top 6 for the better part of the tournament. However, he lost his touch as the season progressed. This led to Jaipur Pink Panthers' exit and Dhull too eventually lost his number 1 position in the 'Most Tackle Points' list.

He finished the season with 74 tackle points despite not being at his best in the last few matches. Nevertheless, the fans enjoyed watching the beautiful tackles of Sandeep Dhull.

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#3 Nitesh Kumar, U.P. Yoddha

Nitesh Kumar led his team from the front

Matches - 23, Tackle Points - 75, High 5s - 6

U.P. Yoddha had assigned the captaincy of their team to Nitesh Kumar earlier this season after the right corner defender had scored a century of tackle points in Season 6. Leading the Lucknow-based franchise from the front, the new skipper scored 75 tackle points this season.

His 6 High 5s played a major role in helping U.P. Yoddha secure the third position on the points table. Also, his tackle strike rate of 61.47% was one of the best this season for a regular defender.