Pro Kabaddi Trivia: Top 10 records you probably didn't know about PKL

One of the biggest non-cricketing leagues of India, the Pro Kabaddi League had shattered all records when it possessed 313 million viewership in 2017. We have witnessed an influential rise in the game of Kabaddi when Patna Pirates vs. Gujarat Fortune Giants ( Season 5 finals ) was the most viewed programming on Indian television that day.

Uncountable touches and escapes, ferocious dives and blocks is what uplifts the exhilaration of the fans and certainly which will take it to greater heights in the years to come. So to cherish all of your moods and to keep that excitement level sky high, take a look at the top 10 records you probably didn't know about Pro Kabaddi league!

Ajay Thakur, the do or die specialist.

1- CALL 1800-AJAY WHEN YOU'RE HEADED FOR TROUBLE

Ajay Thakur tops the charts when it comes to do or die raid points, a raider who loves the aggressive display of attacking from the get-go and adores pressure. It was season 2 when Ajay Thakur had 34 do or die raid points over the course of 13 matches, the effort that saw Bengaluru Bulls finish as runners-up.

The nostalgic memory of 5 pointer raid which took out Surender Nada, Mohit Chhillar and Rishank Devadiga in a backtracking escape can't be erased out of one's mind.

Around 23.1% of his total raid points are the do or die raid points (122 do or die raid points out of 529 points) in the course of 80 matches using his lethal hand touches delivering quick firing raids within 20-second raids. These numbers come right at the top before Rajesh Mondal's 119 DoD raid points in 78 matches.

The Super Raider, Pardeep Narwal

2 - THE SUPER RAIDER NAMED PARDEEP NARWAL

In season 5 of the Pro Kabaddi League, Pardeep Narwal scored around 14.19 raid points per match as an average! This unpredictable raider from Sonipat, Haryana had 271 successful raid attempts also amassing a record-shattering 18 super raids. Don't forget the 8 pointer raid which swiped away the overall team of Haryana Steelers in the Eliminator 2, which had Pardeep scoring 34 raid points in a single game.

With over 19 super 10s in season 5, Pardeep Narwal scored 369 raid points in just 26 matches. Impressively, Pardeep Narwal averages 9.77 raid points if you view his overall record-shattering performance (625 raid points in 64 matches)! This raider is no short of a superhuman when it comes to producing extravaganza on the mat.

Bengal Warriors and Telegu Titans

3- THE LOYAL ATTENDING STUDENTS

After the conclusion of the most exciting season 6 auctions, only Rahul Chaudhari and Jang Kun Lee will be the players to represent a single team in all seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League in Telegu Titans and Bengal Warriors respectively.

Rahul has scored 710 total points which include 666 raid points and won them many matches. Meanwhile, the South Korean superstar leads the charts who has the highest raid points by any Bengal Warriors' player (332 raid points from 72 matches).

This record is also held by Anup Kumar and Jasvir Singh but it will be broken as season 6 will witness Anup joining his arch-rival team; Jaipur Pink Panthers and Jasvir joining the yellow brigade of Tamil Thalaivas.

Shabeer Bapu and Fazel Atrachali have most final appearances.

4 - LUCKY CHARMS

Shabeer Bapu Sharfudheen and Fazel Atrachali are the only players to have the record of representing their teams the in the Pro Kabaddi finals (4 times to be exact).

Shabeer Bappu Sharfudeen's performance in finals:

• Season 1 (U Mumba) 2 raid points in 7 raids & 2 tackle points in 4 attempts.

• Season 2 (U Mumba) 9 raid points in 17 raids & 1 tackle point in 2 attempts.

• Season 3 (U Mumba) 3 raid points in 6 raids & 0 tackle points in 0 attempts

• Seasin 4 (Jaipur Pink Panthers) 0 raid points in 4 raids & 0 tackle points in 0 attempts

Fazel Atrachali's performance in finals:

• Season 2 (U Mumba) Kept in as a substitution, didn't make it to playing 7

• Season 3 (U Mumba) 0 tackle points in 2 attempts

• Season 4 (Patna Pirates) 1 tackle point in 3 attempts

• Season 5 (Gujarat Fortune Giants) 0 tackle points in 5 tackles

Gujarat Fortune Giants.

5 - GUJARAT'S WALL OF DEFENSE

Only Gujarat Fortune Giants is the team to have all of its defensive units (both the covers and the corners) to have scored 30 plus tackle points which came in their inaugural season, PKL 5.

• Abozar Mighani (Right corner) 65 tackle points

• Sunil Kumar (Right cover) 57 tackle points

• Fazel Atrachali (Left corner) 57 tackle points

• Parvesh Bhainswal (Left cover) 48 tackle points

The beast from the east, Sandeep Narwal

6 - THE FLYING BEAST NAMED SANDEEP NARWAL

Sandeep Narwal holds the record of the longest jump (5.4 feet) over the chain tackle effort of Gurpreet Singh and Ajay Thakur versus Bengaluru Bulls when he played for the Patna Pirates. That jump was total precise and what actually cherishes most of the fans is how he jumped in ecstasy after the raid.

This Haryana's all-rounder had a long way to come to attain 417 total points in 83 matches, 2nd best to Manjeet Chhillar. Surjeet Narwal comes 2nd with his jump of 4.8 feet versus Telegu Titans. Having played for Haryana and Delhi in the past, "the flying Surjeet" has acquired 174 total points in 31 matches.

Patna Pirates when they won in season 3.

7 - CHANGING SKIPPERS YET THE SHIP MOVES FIRM

Patna Pirates is the only team to have the most captains in Pro Kabaddi history with over 5 captains, yet are arguably one of the most successful teams of Pro Kabaddi history.

• Rakesh Kumar (Season 1) (Semi finalists)

• Sandeep Narwal (Season 2) (Semi finalists)

• Manpreet Singh (Season 3) (Champions)

• Dharmaraj Cherelathan (Season 4) (Champions)

• Pardeep Narwal (Season 5) (Champions)

Patna Pirates vs. Dabang Delhi K.C. season 3.

8 - HISTORICAL CENTURY

It was Patna Pirates versus Dabang Delhi K.C. in season 3 of the PKL that witnessed the sum of both team's points crossing century, a record of 101 points which hasn't been broken till date. It was match no. 45 in Thyagaraj Complex, Delhi an action-packed encounter that saw 2 super 10s and 1 high 5. Not to forget how Rohit Kumar showcased his best raiding skills during that match and Sandeep Narwal's fierce 8 tackle points.

Patna Pirates 67 - 34 Dabang Delhi K.C.

Top performers: Dabang Delhi K.C.

• Surjeet Narwal (12 raid points in 23 raids, 0 tackle point in 2 attempts)

• Kashiling Adake (9 raid points in 17 raids, 1 tackle point in 2 attempts)

Top performers: Patna Pirates

• Rohit Kumar (15 raid points in 19 attempts, 1 tackle point in 1 attempt)

• Sandeep Narwal (3 raid points in 4 raids, 8 tackle points in 12 attempts)

Dharmaraj Cherelathan, the most matured Pro Kabaddi campaigner today.

9 - THE 'ANNA' OF SUPER TACKLES

Having played 77 matches in Pro Kabaddi History, Dharmaraj Cherelathan has the highest number of super tackles in Pro Kabaddi League history with 18 super tackles, a joint record with Kuldeep Singh. His valiant effort on the mat in spite of his elderliness (43 years of age) is what shows how strong and powerful he is when it comes to clashing with fiery and speedy raiders. Anna has 176 tackle points in 77 matches whereas Kuldeep Singh who is an allrounder though has 113 tackle points in 59 matches.

Monu Goyat got his bid in PKL more than what Jason Roy, Imran Tahir, and Lungi Ngidi got in IPL.

10 - KABADDI'S WONDER: MONU GOYAT

Monu Goyat shattered all the records with his brilliant performance that saw him getting a cheque of ₹1.51 crores from Haryana Steelers in the season 6 auctions. It was Rakesh Kumar with the highest bid of ₹12.80 lakhs when he was signed by Patna Pirates in the inaugural season. 11.79 approx. raise in the money worth. This shows how Kabaddi has gained an influential reputation over the years and will continue to do so.