The first phase of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 has concluded, with the action shifting from the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium Hyderabad to the Noida Indoor Stadium from 10th November. Defending champions Puneri Paltan continue to lead the league standings after the first leg in Hyderabad, but it was a highly competitive three weeks, with every team battling hard until the final whistle of their matches.
Puneri Paltan’s stronghold at the top
Puneri Paltan has accumulated 30 points from eight matches, staying at the top of the table. However, the Telugu Titans, with 26 points in the same number of games, are not far behind, having made the most of their home advantage. Pawan Sehrawat, the captain of the Telugu Titans, praised the Hyderabad crowd for their unwavering support throughout the leg.
“I’ve never seen such incredible support for any team. The fans here in Hyderabad stand by us whether we win or lose. This crowd’s atmosphere could rival any other stadium’s. Our defence has only shown 30-40% of its potential so far, but we’ve managed to stop some of the top raiders in the world. We aim to keep up this form in the upcoming matches,” said Pawan Sehrawat.
Top Raiders and Defenders from the Hyderabad Leg of PKL 2024
As the action shifts to Noida, here are some of the top performers from the Hyderabad leg:
Top Raiders
- Ashu Malik (Dabang Delhi K.C.): With 97 raid points, Ashu Malik was a key player for Dabang Delhi K.C., taking on the raiding responsibilities in the absence of skipper Naveen Kumar. His 83 successful raids and 8 Super Raids helped him top the raiders list at the end of the Hyderabad leg.
- Pawan Sehrawat (Telugu Titans): The home crowd witnessed the brilliance of Pawan Sehrawat, who scored 88 raid points in eight matches, with just 66 successful raids. He also recorded six Super 10s and played a vital role in leading the Telugu Titans to four straight victories in their last four matches.
- Devank Dalal (Patna Pirates): Devank Dalal emerged as the surprise package for the Patna Pirates, scoring 87 raid points, including five Super 10s in seven matches. His standout performance, with 25 points against the Tamil Thalaivas, has made him one of the top raiders of the season.
Top Defenders
- Gaurav Khatri (Puneri Paltan)
Gaurav Khatri led the defense for Puneri Paltan, registering 33 tackle points in eight matches, including four High 5s, the most in the season so far. - Nitin Rawal (Bengaluru Bulls)
Nitin Rawal was one of Bengaluru Bulls’ top performers in a tough Hyderabad leg, scoring 26 tackle points, including two High 5s and four Super Tackles. - Sumit Sangwan (UP Yoddhas)
Sumit Sangwan was the standout defender for UP Yoddhas, accumulating 26 tackle points from 22 successful tackles during the Hyderabad leg, and will play a crucial role in the upcoming home leg.
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