The Greatest Raiders in Pro Kabaddi League History: A Look at the Top Players

Pro Kabaddi is a professional Kabaddi league in India that was established in 2014. The league has seen an exponential rise in popularity and has become one of the most-watched sporting events in India. Over the years, the league has witnessed some of the best players in the sport and has produced several top-rated raiders.

A raider in Kabaddi is an offensive player whose job is to enter the opponent’s half, tag as many defenders as possible, and return safely to his own half, all while chanting “Kabaddi, Kabaddi.” The raider must do all of this in a single breath and without being tackled by the defenders.

Pro Kabaddi has seen some of the most skilled and talented raiders in the game who have contributed to their team’s success over the years. These raiders have impressed audiences with their agility, quick thinking, and daring raids, making them fan favorites.

In this article, we will take a look at the top raiders of all time in Pro Kabaddi. These players have not only performed consistently but have also been instrumental in leading their teams to victory. So, let’s dive into the world of Pro Kabaddi and discover the top raiders who have left an indelible mark on the league.

A List of Pro Kabaddi Top Raiders of All Time

Get ready to explore the most successful and top-performing raiders in the history of Pro Kabaddi, the popular professional Kabaddi league in India. Topping the list with a staggering lead of more than 200 points is none other than the dynamic raider, Pardeep Narwal, known for his impeccable skills and strategic gameplay. In the second position, we have the legendary Rahul Chaudhari, who has also made a significant impact in the league with his exceptional raiding abilities.

1. Pardeep Narwal (1160 Raid Points)

Number one and strongly number one on the list of Pro Kabaddi Top Raiders of all time, Pradeep Narwal is not only one the top raiders in Pro Kabaddi history but also the only Pro Kabaddi player to successfully super raids more than 50 times.

Despite all these achievements, Pradeep’s Do-or-Die raid points are lower than other players – it’s actually fourth in the Pro Kabaddi.

Since Pradeep is still in the business and raiding, there is a high probability that his Do-or-Die raid points reached higher in the future.

2. Rahul Chaudhari (955 Raid Points)

Rahul Chaudhari started as a defender and then later became a raider. He is known for his flair and flamboyant style. His average raid point of 7.83 is significantly lower than Pradeep Narwal but changing role from the defendant to raider can be attributed to this

3. Deepak Niwas Hooda (856 Raid Points)

Deepak Hoods has been one of the most consistent players in the Pro Kabaddi. His performance has been great specially in seasons 6 and 7. He has the highest Do-or-Die points in the history of Pro Kabaddi even more than Pardeep Narwal and Rahul Chaudhari.

4. Ajay Thakur (790 Raid Points)

Standing at 6 ft 1 in, Ajay Thakur has the fighting spirit of a warrior. He was instrumental in India’s 2016 Kabaddi World Cup win. In season 5, scored 213 points in mere 22 games.

5. Maninder Singh (731 Raid Points)

Amazing performance in seasons 6 and 7 with 200 raid points back-to-back. Also, he was the captain of the Bengal Warriors when they won the Season 7 title.

Maninder has 4th highest average raid point of 9.25 which led him to rank so high even though he has played only 79 matches

6. Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (682 Raid Points)

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat has the second highest Super Raids with 26 after Pardeep Narwal. He also holds the highest points in single match at 39. In season 6, he was also the leading point scorer, taking home MVP award.

7. Rohit Kumar (670 Raid Points)

Rohit has shown the capability to remain calm and provide leadership to his team. He led Bengaluru Bulls to the title in Season 6. He was the first raider to cross 30 points in a match and even earned MVP in season 3.

8. Rishank Devadiga (624 Raid Points)

Rishank Devadiga is known for his fitness and loves to train hard. He has accumulated 624 raid points, plenty of which came from Do-or-Die raids. He also Maharashtra to Senior National Kabaddi Championship 2017-18

9. Kashiling Adake (561 Raid Points)

Top raider of season 2, Kashling has accumulated 561 raid points. Known for his pace and flexibility which allows him to do frog jumps regularly. In recent seasons, his performance in season 6 has been average but more success is expected in the future.

10. Anup Kumar (527 Raid Points)

One of the smartest players in Pro Kabaddi, Anup Kumar is the only player who has led a team in three consecutive finals (season 1, season 2, and season 3). He is known for his calmness and is thus nicknamed captain cool.

And the Full List of Pro Kabaddi Top Raiders Ever Continues Below

The list of Pro Kabaddi top raiders of all time continues with names such as Monu Goyat and Siddharth Desai. Here comes the full list: