PKL Records: Pro Kabaddi Season 12 Leaders, All-Time Greats and Auction Records
The PKL records book has been rewritten many times since the Pro Kabaddi League began in 2014. Raiders have pushed past 1,000 career points, defenders have built careers out of corner tackles, and auction prices have climbed beyond INR 2 crore. This page gathers the most important records in one place: Season 12 leaders, all-time greats, final records, auction records and team milestones, with clear notes on where figures come from.
PKL Records: Quick Facts
| Record | Holder | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Most PKL titles | Patna Pirates | 3 (Seasons 3, 4, 5) |
| Most raid points in Season 12 | Ayan Lohchab (Patna Pirates) | 316 |
| Most tackle points in Season 12 | Navdeep (Patna Pirates) | 73 |
| Season 12 Most Valuable Player | Fazel Atrachali (Dabang Delhi K.C.) | MVP award |
| Highest auction price (Season 12) | Mohammadreza Shadloui (Gujarat Giants) | INR 2.23 crore |
| Highest score in a final | Patna Pirates (Season 5) | 55 points |
| Closest final | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates (Season 8) | 37-36 |
| All-time leading raider | Pardeep Narwal | About 1,800 raid points |
Key Takeaways
- Ayan Lohchab set the Season 12 raiding standard with 316 raid points.
- Navdeep led all defenders with 73 tackle points.
- Fazel Atrachali, PKL’s all-time leading defender, was Season 12 MVP.
- The Season 12 auction record is INR 2.23 crore for Mohammadreza Shadloui.
- Patna Pirates still hold the team records for most titles and most finals.
PKL Records: Season 12 Leaders
Season 12 ran from August 29 to October 31, 2025. These were the official leaders across the main statistical categories.
Raiding Records
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raid points | Ayan Lohchab, 316 | Devank Dalal, 271 | Bharat Hooda, 230 |
| Total points | Ayan Lohchab, 324 | Devank Dalal, 272 | Bharat Hooda, 247 |
| Super 10s | Ayan Lohchab, 16 | Devank Dalal, 15 | Alireza Mirzaeian, 13 |
| Super raids | Ayan Lohchab, 9 | Ashu Malik, 7 | Gagana Gowda, 6 |
| Successful raids | Ayan Lohchab, 252 | Devank Dalal, 214 | Bharat Hooda, 181 |
| Raid points per match | Devank Dalal, 16.94 | Ayan Lohchab, 14.36 | Arjun Deshwal, 11.61 |
Ayan Lohchab swept almost every raiding category and was named Raider of the Season. Devank Dalal had the best scoring rate, averaging nearly 17 raid points per match for Bengal Warriorz. Patna’s full roster is covered in our Patna Pirates squad guide.
Defending Records
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle points | Navdeep, 73 | Jaideep Dahiya, 68 | Nitesh Kumar, 65 |
| Successful tackles | Navdeep, 65 | Nitesh Kumar, 62 | Deepak S, 59 |
| Super tackles | Jaideep Dahiya, 13 | Navdeep, 8 | Lokesh Ghosliya, 6 |
| High 5s | Jaideep Dahiya, 7 | Aashish Malik, 6 | – |
| Tackle points per match | Nitesh Kumar, 3.61 | Jaideep Dahiya, 3.58 | – |
Navdeep of Patna Pirates led the league in tackle points, while Haryana captain Jaideep Dahiya was the master of the super tackle. Young Tamil Thalaivas corner Nitesh Kumar had the best tackle points average.
Season 12 Team Records
| Record | Team | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Table-toppers | Puneri Paltan | 26 points, 13 wins |
| Best score difference | Bengaluru Bulls | +97 |
| Worst score difference | Bengal Warriorz | -104 |
| Most wins | Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C. | 13 each |
| Longest knockout run | Patna Pirates | 3 wins from 7th place |
| Champions | Dabang Delhi K.C. | Beat Puneri Paltan 31-28 |
PKL Records: All-Time Raiders
These are the leading raiders in PKL history by career raid points. Career totals change after every season, so treat these as approximate figures at the end of recent seasons.
| Rank | Player | Approx. Career Raid Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pardeep Narwal | 1,801 |
| 2 | Maninder Singh | 1,568 |
| 3 | Arjun Deshwal | 1,383 |
| 4 | Pawan Kumar Sehrawat | 1,340 |
| 5 | Naveen Kumar | 1,120 |
| 6 | Sachin Tanwar | 1,058 |
| 7 | Rahul Chaudhari | 1,045 |
| 8 | Deepak Niwas Hooda | 1,020 |
Pardeep Narwal: The Record Raider
Pardeep Narwal, known as the “Dubki King” for his famous escape move, is PKL’s all-time leading raider and was central to Patna Pirates’ three straight titles. In a sign of how quickly the league changes, he went unsold at the Season 12 auction.
Naveen Kumar’s Single-Team Record
Before Season 12, Naveen Kumar had scored 1,102 raid points for Dabang Delhi K.C. across six seasons. The league noted that he became the first player to enter a PKL auction with more than 1,000 points for a single team. Haryana Steelers then bought him for INR 1.20 crore.
PKL Records: All-Time Defenders
The top defenders in PKL history by career tackle points are listed below, again as approximate career totals.
| Rank | Player | Approx. Career Tackle Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fazel Atrachali | 597 |
| 2 | Surjeet Singh | 461 |
| 3 | Sunil Kumar | 434 |
| 4 | Nitesh Kumar | 402 |
| 5 | Ravinder Pahal | 390 |
| 6 | Vishal Bhardwaj | 380 |
Fazel Atrachali: The Greatest Defender
Iran’s Fazel Atrachali is widely described as the most successful defender in PKL history. He showed he still belongs at the top in Season 12: bought at his base price of INR 30 lakh, he was named Most Valuable Player as Dabang Delhi K.C. won the title.
PKL Records: Finals
| Record | Holder | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Highest score in a final | Patna Pirates | 55 vs Gujarat Fortune Giants, Season 5 |
| Biggest winning margin | Patna Pirates | 17 points, Season 5 |
| Narrowest winning margin | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 37-36 vs Patna Pirates, Season 8 |
| Lowest winning score | Puneri Paltan | 28-25 vs Haryana Steelers, Season 10 |
| Most finals played | Patna Pirates | 5 |
| Most consecutive titles | Patna Pirates | 3 |
Every final and score is listed on our PKL winners list.
PKL Records: Auction
Auction prices have grown fast, and Season 12 broke several records.
| Auction Record | Holder | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Highest price, Season 12 | Mohammadreza Shadloui (Gujarat Giants) | INR 2.23 crore |
| Highest price for an Indian, Season 12 | Devank Dalal (Bengal Warriorz) | INR 2.205 crore |
| Highest price, Season 11 | Sachin Tanwar (Tamil Thalaivas) | INR 2.15 crore |
| Most players over INR 1 crore in one auction | Season 12 | 10 players |
| First player over INR 2 crore in three straight seasons | Mohammadreza Shadloui | Seasons 10, 11 and 12 |
| Most expensive Indian defender (Season 12) | Ankit Jaglan (Patna Pirates, via FBM) | INR 1.573 crore |
| Biggest Category D price, Season 12 | Aanil Mohan (U Mumba) | INR 78 lakh |
| Total spend, Season 12 auction | All 12 teams | INR 37.90 crore on 121 players |
Yogesh Dahiya briefly held the Indian defender record on Day 1 of the Season 12 auction at INR 1.125 crore before Ankit Jaglan’s deal went higher. Our highest-paid PKL players list ranks the biggest deals.
PKL Records: Teams
| Record | Team | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Most titles | Patna Pirates | 3 |
| Most finals | Patna Pirates | 5 |
| First champions | Jaipur Pink Panthers | Season 1, 2014 |
| Most consecutive finals | U Mumba and Patna Pirates | 3 each |
| Most finals without a title | Gujarat Giants | 2 (Seasons 5 and 6) |
| Different champions | 8 franchises | Across 12 seasons |
| Most players retained before Season 12 | Tamil Thalaivas | 10 |
Each franchise’s history is covered on our PKL teams page.
PKL Records: Coaching
| Record | Coach | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Longest spell with one team | Randhir Singh Sehrawat | Bengaluru Bulls, Seasons 1 to 11 |
| Title as head coach | Randhir Singh Sehrawat | Bengaluru Bulls, Season 6 |
| Long-serving UP coach | Jasveer Singh | Seasons 6 to 12; playoffs five times in seven seasons |
How PKL Records Are Measured
Understanding how each statistic works makes the PKL records easier to compare.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Raid point | Earned when a raider touches defenders and returns safely, or crosses the bonus line |
| Tackle point | Earned by defenders when they stop the raider |
| Super 10 | 10 or more raid points in a single match |
| High 5 | 5 or more tackle points in a single match |
| Super raid | 3 or more points in one raid |
| Super tackle | A tackle made with three or fewer defenders on court, worth 2 points |
Our raid points and tackle points guide explains PKL scoring in more detail.
PKL Records That Could Fall in Season 13
Highest Auction Price
Top prices have risen at nearly every auction. A Season 13 bid above INR 2.23 crore would set a new benchmark.
Season Raid Points
Ayan Lohchab’s 316 raid points set the standard for Season 12. Devank Dalal’s scoring rate suggests he could challenge that mark across a full season.
Back-to-Back Titles
If Dabang Delhi K.C. win Season 13, they will join Patna Pirates as the only teams to defend a PKL title.
| Record to Watch | Current Mark | Contender |
|---|---|---|
| Highest auction price | INR 2.23 crore | Any marquee player in the Season 13 pool |
| Season raid points | 316 (Ayan Lohchab) | Ayan Lohchab, Devank Dalal |
| Season tackle points | 73 (Navdeep) | Navdeep, Jaideep Dahiya, Nitesh Kumar |
| Consecutive titles | 3 (Patna Pirates) | Dabang Delhi K.C. (title defence) |
PKL Records by Player Role
Different roles produce different kinds of records. Looking at them by position helps explain why raiders tend to dominate the headlines while defenders quietly decide matches.
Raiders
Raiders score most points, so they hold the biggest totals. In Season 12, three raiders passed 200 raid points: Ayan Lohchab, Devank Dalal and Bharat Hooda.
Defenders
Corner defenders usually lead tackle charts. Navdeep and Nitesh Kumar were both corners, and Jaideep Dahiya, a left cover, stood out with his super tackles.
All-Rounders
All-rounders combine both skills. Bharat Hooda of Telugu Titans finished third in raid points as an all-rounder, and Mohammadreza Shadloui holds the auction price record as an all-rounder.
PKL Records: Season 12 Team Leaders
Every franchise had players who set the standard within its own squad. The table lists the leading Season 12 raider and defender for each team where official or widely reported figures are available.
| Team | Leading Raider | Leading Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Patna Pirates | Ayan Lohchab, 316 raid points | Navdeep, 73 tackle points |
| Bengal Warriorz | Devank Dalal, 271 raid points | – |
| Telugu Titans | Bharat Hooda, 230 raid points | – |
| Bengaluru Bulls | Alireza Mirzaeian, 197 raid points | Deepak S, 64 tackle points |
| Puneri Paltan | Aditya Shinde, 159 raid points | Gaurav Khatri, 62 tackle points |
| UP Yoddhas | Gagana Gowda, 130 raid points | Hitesh, 48 tackle points |
| U Mumba | Sandeep Kumar, 123 raid points | Sunil Kumar, 52 tackle points |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | Ali Samadi, 121 raid points | Aryan, 50 tackle points |
| Gujarat Giants | Rakesh, 114 raid points | – |
| Haryana Steelers | – | Jaideep Dahiya, 68 tackle points |
| Tamil Thalaivas | – | Nitesh Kumar, 65 tackle points |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | Ashu Malik (7 super raids) | Fazel Atrachali (Season 12 MVP) |
Figures marked “-” are not listed here because a reliable total was not available at the time of writing. Team-by-team details are in our squad guides, such as the Bengaluru Bulls squad post.
PKL Records: Overseas Players
Overseas players, especially from Iran, hold some of the league’s most important records.
| Player | Country | Record or Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Fazel Atrachali | Iran | PKL’s all-time leading defender; Season 12 MVP |
| Mohammadreza Shadloui | Iran | First player over INR 2 crore in three straight auctions; Season 12 top price |
| Alireza Mirzaeian | Iran | 197 raid points in Season 12 after being bought for INR 14 lakh |
| Ali Samadi | Iran | 121 raid points for Jaipur in Season 12 |
PKL Records: Young Players
Season 12 showed how quickly young players can break records. Several stars were still on young-player contracts.
| Player | Team | Season 12 Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Ayan Lohchab | Patna Pirates | Most raid points, most Super 10s, Raider of the Season |
| Navdeep | Patna Pirates | Most tackle points |
| Nitesh Kumar | Tamil Thalaivas | Best tackle points average |
| Gagana Gowda | UP Yoddhas | Third-most super raids |
| Aditya Shinde | Puneri Paltan | 159 raid points in a breakout season |
PKL Records: Season 12 Milestones
Devank Dalal’s Super 10 Streak
During the league stage, fan trackers reported that Devank Dalal put together a long run of consecutive Super 10s, at one point reaching 14 in a row. He finished the season with 15 Super 10s, second only to Ayan Lohchab.
Patna’s Knockout Hat-Trick
Patna Pirates became the first team to win three straight elimination matches in the expanded playoff format, beating U Mumba, Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengaluru Bulls before losing to Telugu Titans.
Delhi’s Home Final
Dabang Delhi K.C. won the final at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi, winning the title in front of their own fans.
The Tie-Breaker Qualifier
Delhi reached the final directly by beating Puneri Paltan in Qualifier 1 through a tie-breaker, after the teams could not be separated in regulation time.
PKL Records: Season 12 vs Season 11 Auction
| Auction Record | Season 11 | Season 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Most expensive player | Sachin Tanwar, INR 2.15 crore | Mohammadreza Shadloui, INR 2.23 crore |
| Most expensive overseas player | Mohammadreza Shadloui, INR 2.07 crore | Mohammadreza Shadloui, INR 2.23 crore |
| Biggest FBM deal | Pawan Sehrawat, INR 1.725 crore | Ashu Malik, INR 1.90 crore |
| Players retained before auction | 88 | 83 |
PKL Records: Points System
League records also depend on how points are awarded. In recent seasons, a win has been worth two league points and a loss zero, with tied matches decided by a five-raid tie-breaker and, if needed, a golden raid. When teams finish level on points, score difference separates them. That rule decided first place in Season 12, where Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C. both had 26 points.
| Result | League Points |
|---|---|
| Win | 2 |
| Loss | 0 |
| Level after regulation | Decided by tie-breaker |
PKL Records: Most Successful Coaches
Coaching records are harder to track than player stats, but a few achievements stand out.
| Coach | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Randhir Singh Sehrawat | Coached Bengaluru Bulls for eleven seasons and won the Season 6 title; now head coach of Gujarat Giants |
| Jasveer Singh | Took UP Yoddhas to the playoffs five times in seven seasons; now head coach of Patna Pirates |
| Upendra Malik | Part of Jaipur’s Season 9 title-winning staff; now head coach of UP Yoddhas |
Why PKL Records Matter
Records give context to every raid. When Ayan Lohchab scores in Season 13, fans will compare him with his own 316-point mark. When a franchise bids at the auction, the INR 2.23 crore benchmark sets expectations. And when a team reaches the final, the shadow of Patna’s three straight titles hangs over every attempt to defend a crown.
PKL Records: Best Value Signings of Season 12
Comparing auction prices with on-mat output shows which signings delivered the most. Some of the best seasons came from the cheapest players.
| Player | Team | Price | Season 12 Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fazel Atrachali | Dabang Delhi K.C. | INR 30 lakh | Most Valuable Player, champion |
| Alireza Mirzaeian | Bengaluru Bulls | INR 14 lakh | 197 raid points, 13 Super 10s |
| Ali Samadi | Jaipur Pink Panthers | INR 16.20 lakh | 121 raid points |
| Rinku | U Mumba | INR 21 lakh | 42 tackle points |
| Sandeep Kumar | U Mumba | INR 49 lakh | 123 raid points |
| Devank Dalal | Bengal Warriorz | INR 2.205 crore | 271 raid points, best average |
| Yogesh Dahiya | Bengaluru Bulls | INR 1.125 crore | 51 tackle points |
Devank Dalal justified his huge price with the league’s best scoring rate, while Fazel Atrachali and Alireza Mirzaeian delivered elite seasons at a fraction of the cost. Our PKL auction hub covers how these deals were made.
PKL Records: Notable Season 12 Playoff Scores
| Match | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 2 | Puneri Paltan 50-45 Telugu Titans | 95 combined points, a high-scoring knockout |
| Eliminator 1 | Patna Pirates 48-32 Jaipur Pink Panthers | 16-point margin |
| Play-in 1 | Jaipur Pink Panthers 30-27 Haryana Steelers | Close knockout win |
| Final | Dabang Delhi K.C. 31-28 Puneri Paltan | Three-point final |
Qualifier 2 was one of the highest-scoring knockout games of the season, while the final became a tense, defensive contest. This contrast is common in PKL, where finals often produce fewer points than earlier rounds.
PKL Records: How Season 12 Compared With Earlier Seasons
| Measure | Season 12 | Historical Context |
|---|---|---|
| Teams | 12 | 8 teams in Seasons 1 to 4 |
| League matches per team | 18 | Set by the season’s format |
| Playoff teams | 8 | Expanded postseason introduced in Season 12 |
| Final score | 31-28 | One of several three-point finals |
| Season length | August 29 to October 31, 2025 | About nine weeks |
PKL Records Glossary for New Fans
| Term | What It Means in Records |
|---|---|
| Raider of the Season | Award for the season’s top raider |
| Most Valuable Player | The season’s overall best player award |
| Score difference | Points scored minus points conceded across the league stage |
| Successful raid | A raid that earns at least one point |
| Successful tackle | A tackle that stops the raider |
| All-out | When a whole team is eliminated, giving the opponent bonus points |
| Do-or-die raid | A raid after two empty raids, where the raider must score |
Tracking PKL Records in Season 13
Once Season 13 begins, this page will add a live leaderboard for raid points, tackle points, Super 10s and High 5s, updated after every matchday. The standings will be tracked on our PKL points table. Fans can use these PKL records to follow whether Ayan Lohchab can repeat his 316-point season, whether Navdeep can lead the tacklers again, and whether a new auction record is set before a ball is raided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the most raid points in PKL history?
Pardeep Narwal is PKL’s all-time leading raider, with roughly 1,800 career raid points.
Who scored the most raid points in PKL Season 12?
Ayan Lohchab of Patna Pirates scored 316 raid points, the most in Season 12.
Who had the most tackle points in Season 12?
Navdeep of Patna Pirates led Season 12 with 73 tackle points.
What is the highest auction price in PKL?
The highest price at the Season 12 auction was INR 2.23 crore, paid by Gujarat Giants for Mohammadreza Shadloui.
Which team has won the most PKL titles?
Patna Pirates have won the most titles, with three in a row in Seasons 3, 4 and 5.
What is a Super 10 in PKL?
A Super 10 is when a raider scores 10 or more raid points in a single match. Ayan Lohchab had the most Super 10s in Season 12 with 16.
Who was the Season 12 MVP?
Fazel Atrachali of Dabang Delhi K.C. was named Most Valuable Player of Season 12.
Who has the most super tackles in Season 12?
Haryana Steelers captain Jaideep Dahiya led Season 12 with 13 super tackles. He also had the most High 5s, with seven.
Which raider had the best average in Season 12?
Devank Dalal of Bengal Warriorz had the best average, scoring 16.94 raid points per match.
Who is the best defender in PKL history?
Fazel Atrachali of Iran is PKL’s all-time leading defender by tackle points and was named Season 12’s Most Valuable Player.