In kabaddi, raiders score the majority of the points, but without a strong defense, no team that has ever won a championship can claim the top spot. Ultimately, defense establishes the right framework necessary for a team to succeed. In Pro Kabaddi, raiders have the occasional ability to win games on their own, but a team’s ability to mount a reliable defense is ultimately what secures a championship. Here, we examine the finest defenders from Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Mohammadreza Chiyaneh – Puneri Paltan
Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, an Iranian all-around superstar, won Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 as the best defender. Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, a strong defender for Puneri Paltan, was essential to his team’s drive for the title in Season 10. Chiyaneh earned 99 tackle points in PKL 10, which is the second-highest number of points any player has ever earned in a single campaign, in addition to his 27 raid points from Season 10. In addition to recording two Super Tackles and eleven High 5s, Chiyaneh was named Defender of the Season in PKL 10.
Krishan – Patna Pirates
Tenth-season defender Krishan enjoyed a breakthrough season with Patna Pirates following two seasons with Dabang Delhi K.C. With 78 tackle points at the end of the season, he was the second-highest tackle point scorer in PKL 10 and was a major contributor to the three-time winners’ journey to the semifinals. Krishan was a strong mat tackler who concluded the season with six High 5s and five Super Tackles.
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Yogesh – Dabang Delhi K.C.
Yogesh, a Dabang Delhi K.C. player who was another breakout star in Season 10, had a tremendous season in his first PKL season. He got 74 tackle points with a 54% tackle success rate, making him the top tackle point scorer for Dabang Delhi K.C. Yogesh, who was named the Season 10 New Young Player of the Year, concluded the competition with six Super Tackles and five High 5s.
Rahul Sethpal – Haryana Steelers
Rahul Sethpal led the Haryana Steelers’ defensive unit with 73 tackle points, making him a dangerous asset. With a 54% tackle success rate, he played a major role in the Steelers’ Season 10 runners-up position. No other player recorded as many Super Tackles in PKL 10 as Rahul Sethpal, a hard-tackling defender (15 total). In addition, he scored seven High 5s and contributed three raid points throughout the onslaught.
Ankush – Jaipur Pink Panthers
Ankush of the Jaipur Pink Panthers had a fantastic first season in Season 9, finishing as the Defender of the Season with 89 tackle points. In the historic 10th season, he was a key member of the two-time PKL title team. At the end of Season 10, he had a 52% tackle success rate and 70 tackle points. Ankush was the Jaipur Pink Panthers’ best defender in Season 10, recording seven Super Tackles and eight High 5s.
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