The 11th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) commenced on Friday, October 18. The record for the highest raid points in a single match was set in Season 7 by Pawan Sehrawat.
'Hi-Flyer' Sehrawat, third on the all-time leaderboard for most raid points (1189), holds the record for the highest raid points in a single Pro Kabaddi League match. He scored an incredible 39 raid points from a staggering 38 raids while playing for the Bengaluru Bulls against the Haryana Steelers in seventh season of the PKL. His previous best was 29 raid points against the Bengal Warriors in the same season in which he ultimately accumulated a total of 346 raid points, the second highest in a season.
'Record-breaker' Pardeep Narwal holds the second and third spots on the list of the most raid points in a single PKL match. He claimed 34 raid points against the Haryana Steelers in the fifth edition. Pardeep again reached the mark in the seventh season against the Bengal Warriors but couldn’t surpass the 34-point mark.
Rohit Kumar, another well-known raider from the Bengaluru Bulls, holds the fourth position on the most raid points in one match leaderboard. He has left his mark, showcasing his ability to deliver when it matters most with 30 raid points in Season 5.
Despite many thrilling performances over the years, the record for the highest raid points in one match, set in Season 7, remains intact.
On that note, let's take a look at Pawan Sehrawat's remarkable stats in the PKL, defined by his agility and game-changing abilities.
Pawan Sehrawat’s overall journey in the PKL
Pawan Sehrawat debuted in the third season of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2016. He scored a total of 19 raid points in the first two seasons. However, he improved significantly to hold the record for most raid points in three consecutive seasons (6,7, and 8).
Pawan’s prime started from Season 6 onwards when he notched up 271 raid points, averaging 11.29 along with 13 Super 10s and 12 Super Raids. In the following edition, he won the title for the Bulls with a whopping 346 raid points, 18 Super 10s, and 13 Super Raids. The eighth season saw him register 304 raid points and 18 Super 10s, cementing his status as one of the best raiders in the league.
Overall, Pawan Sehrawat has 1218 raid points, 64 Super 10s, and 61 Super Raids in 129 matches. He is currently representing the Telugu Titans for the second consecutive season.