The PKL 10th season concluded with a spectacular showdown, and the Puneri Paltan celebrated their maiden championship triumph after a hard-fought clash with the Haryana Steelers at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex in Gachibowli, Hyderabad on March 1.
Reflecting on the standout performers of this thrilling season:
Best Raiders:
1. Ashu Malik (Delhi Dabang) Stepping into the captain’s role due to Naveen Kumar’s injury, Malik had a stellar season, notching up 276 raid points in 228 successful raids. Despite finishing third on the league table, Delhi Dabang K.C. faced a tough loss to Patna Pirates in Eliminator 1.
2. Arjun Deshwal (Jaipur Pink Panthers) The linchpin for the two-time champions, Deshwal played a crucial role in securing the second spot in the league table. His 276 raid points in 23 matches showcased his exceptional raiding skills.
3. Pawan Sehrawat (Telugu Titans) Although the Telugu Titans didn’t have the best campaign, Sehrawat was a standout raider, managing 156 successful raids and accumulating 202 raid points in 21 matches.
Best Defenders:
1. Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (Puneri Paltan) Demonstrating his prowess as possibly the best defender of PKL 10, Iranian Chiyaneh led the Puneri Paltan’s defense to their maiden title. He concluded the season with an impressive 99 tackle points and 97 successful tackles, including 11 High 5s.
2. Krishan (Patna Pirates) A key player in Patna Pirates’ successful semi-final run, Krishan contributed significantly with 78 tackle points, ranking second-best in the league, and 73 successful tackles.
3. Yogesh (Delhi Dabang K.C.) Operating as the right-corner for Delhi Dabang K.C., Yogesh had a commendable season, amassing 74 tackle points in 23 matches, accompanied by five High 5s.
Top Matches:
1. Match 126 (Bengal Warriors vs Tamil Thalaivas, February 18)Tamil Thalaivas set a new PKL record by defeating Bengal Warriors 74-37, marking the highest score in league history. The game witnessed an aggregate total of 111 points, with Thalaivas becoming the first team to score over 70 points in a single PKL match.
2. Match 130 (U Mumba vs Telugu Titans, February 20) The season concluded on an exciting note as U Mumba and Telugu Titans tied at 45-45, with Telugu Titans’ captain Pawan Sehrawat securing 14 points and U Mumba’s Amirmohammad Zafardanesh bagging 11 points.
3. Eliminator 1 (Delhi Dabang K.C. vs Patna Pirates, February 26) In a nail-biting encounter, Patna Pirates secured their place in the semi-finals against Dabang Delhi K.C. The match remained evenly poised until the final 30 seconds, with Patna Pirates emerging victorious in the end.
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