Most tackle points in a PKL season: Nitesh Kumar, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh headline list

Indian kabaddi player Nitesh Kumar holds the record for the most tackle points in a PKL season. 

In Pro Kabaddi Season 6, the U.P. Yoddhas’ star defender Nitesh Kumar became the first player in PKL history to score 100 tackle points in a season. 

Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Chiyaneh features second on the list for the most tackle points in a PKL season. 

Representing Puneri Paltan, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh notched up 92 tackle points in 22 matches in PKL 10.

Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Ankush and Mohammadreza Chiyaneh share the third spot on the list for the most tackle points in a PKL season. 

Left-corner defender Ankush accumulated 89 tackle points in 24 matches in Pro Kabaddi Season 9.

Mohammadreza Chiyaneh once again features on the list. Playing for his former PKL side Patna Pirates, Chiyaneh accrued 89 tackle points in 24 matches in PKL 8. Get the list of most tackle points in a PKL season.

Most tackle points in a PKL season: Know the record holders in Pro Kabaddi for all seasons

Nitesh Kumar | 100 tackle points | Pro Kabaddi Season 6

U.P. Yoddhas’ Nitesh Kumar etched his name in history books as he became the first player to score 100 tackle points in a single Pro Kabaddi campaign. While Nitesh accumulated 20 tackle points in the first seven games in Season 6, he amassed 40 tackle points in the next nine matches. He later scored 25 tackle points in the final six games to help the Yoddhas qualify for the playoffs. Nitesh racked up eight tackle points in the Yoddhas’ 34-29 win over U Mumba in the first eliminator before scoring three tackle points in the eliminator game, which they won 45-33 against Dabang Delhi. He managed to bag six tackle points in the second qualifier against the Gujarat Giants to reach 100 tackle points.

Mohammadreza Chiyaneh | 92 tackle points | Pro Kabaddi Season 10

Mohammadreza Chiyaneh has been one of the standout overseas players in PKL history. The Iranian star repaid the faith showcased by Puneri Paltan after they purchased Chiyaneh for a whopping INR 2.35 crore during the PKL Season 10 Auction. The younger all-rounder has been in sensational form for Puneri Paltan as he notched up 92 tackle points in 22 matches to help his side finish as table-toppers in PKL 10 with 96 points, four points clear of second-placed Jaipur Pink Panthers. In the PKL playoffs, Chiyaneh will aim to break Nitesh Kumar’s record for the most tackle points in a PKL season. Earlier in PKL 8, the Iranian star accumulated 89 tackle points while playing for his former side Patna Pirates.

Ankush | 89 tackle points | Pro Kabaddi Season 9

Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Ankush stole the limelight with his incredible defending capabilities in Pro Kabaddi Season 9. The left-corner defender notched up 89 tackle points in 24 matches to help Jaipur Pink Panthers clinch their second PKL title. Ankush formed a formidable defensive partnership with the likes of Sunil Kumar and Sahul Kumar as Jaipur Pink Panthers defeated Puneri Paltan 33-29 in the 2023 final.

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