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The 2016 season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) was a landmark for nostalgic fans, as it marked the final edition featuring only the league's original eight teams. From Season 5 onwards, the league expanded to 12 teams.
Season 4 was significant not just for its historical context but also for the action-packed competition on display. Patna Pirates emerged as the champions, defeating Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-29 in the finals. This victory made Patna the first team to successfully defend their title and the first to win multiple PKL trophies.
Let’s revisit the standout performances of the top raiders and defenders from PKL Season 4.
Most Raid Points in Pro Kabaddi 2016
The “Showman” Rahul Chaudhari stole the spotlight in PKL Season 4, finishing as the top raider with 146 raid points in 16 matches for Telugu Titans. His electrifying performances and fearless approach earned him the coveted green sleeve.
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Patna Pirates’ Pardeep Narwal announced himself as a future superstar with 131 raid points in 16 matches, guiding his team to their second consecutive title. Puneri Paltan’s Deepak Niwas Hooda was close behind, amassing 126 raid points in 16 matches to secure the third spot.
Other notable raiders included Rohit Kumar with 93 raid points, Jasvir Singh with 82, and Kashiling Adake with 78. U Mumba’s iconic duo, Anup Kumar and Rishank Devadiga, also made their presence felt with 72 and 70 raid points, respectively. Completing the list of top raiders were Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Rajesh Narwal with 66 raid points and Puneri Paltan’s Ajay Thakur, who secured 63 points.
Most Tackle Points in Pro Kabaddi 2016
The defensive stars also shone brightly, with Fazel Atrachali leading the pack. The Iranian Sultan was instrumental in Patna Pirates’ title defense, securing 52 tackle points in 16 matches to claim the orange sleeve.
Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Amit Hooda followed closely with 51 tackle points in 16 matches. Bengaluru Bulls’ Mohit Chhillar secured the third spot with 47 tackle points in just 14 matches.
Other key contributors included Manjeet Chhillar and Sachin Shingade, both amassing 44 tackle points each. Telugu Titans’ Sandeep Narwal and Patna Pirates’ Dharmaraj Cheralathan followed with 42 and 39 tackle points, respectively. The eighth spot was shared by Ravinder Pahal and Surjeet Singh, both with 37 tackle points, while Sandeep Dhull rounded off the top ten with 35 tackle points.
