The 11th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League has already kicked off, and even if we’re already a few weeks in, fans continue to be excited about what their favorite teams and players are going to showcase in the upcoming matches. There have been two players whom many PKL fans are excited to see, and that includes Telugu Titans’ Pawan Sehrawat and Pardeep Narwal from Bengaluru Bulls. These two are both captains of their respective teams. So far, there are already 26 matches played, and here’s what the points table is looking like:
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
| Puneri Paltan | 7 | 5 | 1 | 60 | 29 |
| Tamil Thalaivas | 6 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 20 |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 19 |
| UP Yoddhas | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 19 |
| U Mumba | 6 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 19 |
| Bengal Warriors | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| Haryana Steelers | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 16 |
| Patna Pirates | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| Telugu Titans | 6 | 3 | 3 | -36 | 16 |
| Dabang Delhi | 7 | 2 | 5 | -21 | 14 |
| Bengaluru Bulls | 7 | 2 | 5 | -45 | 12 |
| Gujarat Giants | 5 | 1 | 4 | -46 | 7 |
- Updated as of October 11, 2024
So, even if Sehrawat and Narwal are two of the favorites so far, it does look like their team needs to work harder to improve their standings. However before you even check what tipsters have to say about their teams or see who will win today’s match, let’s get to know these star players better in this article.
The Hi-Flyer, Pawan Sehrawat
Sehrawat has always been a standout performer in the PKL. He started in the 3rd edition of the league (2016) as part of the Bengaluru Bulls. Before joining Telugu Titans last year, he also played for Gujarat Titans (2017) and Tamil Thailavas (2022).
Playing for the Telugu Titans, Sehrawat has already racked up an impressive 23 raid points from just two matches, with Super 10s in both encounters. His average of 11.5 raid points per match highlights his consistency and ability to dominate the opposition.
Sehrawat also made a remarkable impact in the season opener as he scored 13 raid points to help the Telugu Titans secure a victory over the Bengaluru Bulls. This performance also marked his crossing of the 1200-point milestone, making him only the third player in PKL history to achieve this feat.
In another crucial match, Sehrawat led the Telugu Titans to a morale-boosting win against the Patna Pirates with his 5 raid points. His strategic raids and tactical defense were instrumental in the Titans’ 28-26 victory.
So far, Sehrawat has consistently achieved Super 10s in multiple matches, and this shows how powerful he can be as a raider. To further leverage his skills, the Telugu Titans can help by supporting him with raiders like Ashish Narwal and Praful Zaware. These two can step up to continue the pressure when Sehrawat is off the mat. They could also do better with their defensive lineup.
Pardeep Narwal: The Dubi King
As the captain of the Bengaluru Bulls, Narwal has consistently delivered outstanding performances. The 27-year-old is known for his abilities to execute successful raids and his strategic gameplay. He debuted in the PKL in 2016 under Bengaluru Bulls, but they didn’t keep him after that.
The following year, he signed with Patna Pirates. He played with them until 2019. It was in 2021 when UP Yoddhas got ahold of him, but that only lasted until last year as he once again signed with Bengaluru Bulls for this season.
Speaking of this season, Narwal has already shown his capabilities with several crucial raid points to help his team stay competitive in the league. During a match against the Gujarat Giants, Narwal became the first player in Pro Kabaddi League history to cross 1700 career raid points.
When they went against Telugu Titans, Narwal was able to score 14 raid points. Despite the narrow loss, his performance was a highlight of the match as this demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure.
He can surely help improve his team’s standing at the points table, and the Bulls need to make sure they keep Narwal in peak physical condition. They will also need to surround him with reliable support raiders and defenders like Chandran Ranjit and Ashish.
Conclusion
Surely, there are more players to watch out for like Ajit Chouhan from U Mumba who has been Defender of the Day multiple times already. Patna Pirates’ Shubham Shinde is another to watch out for with his powerful tackles.
That’s why the PKL is already shaping up to be another exciting year for fans out there. So, if you don’t want to miss out on the action, catch all the matches live on Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports in India.
