Pro Kabaddi 2021: From Pawan Sehrawat to Naveen Kumar, here are the top 5 performers of PKL season 8 so far

Before heading into the top two performers of PKL season 8, here are three honorable mentions of some special talents.

Arjun Deshwal: Raider | Jaipur Pink Panthers

Arjun Deshwal (raider) vs Gujarat Giants

The youngster is leading the attacking line for the Jaipur Pink Panthers this PKL campaign. He is proving his potential by delivering some high-octane performances. With a strong strike rate in both raids and tackles of 63 and 50%, respectively, Arjun Deshwal has been fabulous. It has earned him a total of 100 points which includes 5 Super 10s.

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Surender Nada: Defender | Haryana Steelers

Surender Nada tackling Arjun Deshwal of Jaipur Pink Panthers

When you talk about the experience and the stronghold of Indian kabaddi, Surender Nada’s name comes up. The veteran defender has been complimenting his peers with some excellent tackles.

It is worth noting that he missed the previous edition due to an injury and is making a comeback to the sport. Surender Nada is among the top 10 defenders of the PKL season 8 with 22 tackle points. It includes a high of 5, from the 8 matches he has played till now.

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V Ajith Kumar: Raider | U Mumba

V Ajith Kumar

This is his second season in the PKL and he’s already among the top players. V Ajith Kumar’s quickness, agility, and presence of mind on the mat make him a brilliant talent. He strikes at 60% accuracy and maintains an average of 8.43 raid points per match. He has a couple of Super 10s and has contributed to accumulating 59 raid points from 7 matches.