Vivo Pro Kabaddi League is a professional kabaddi league in India, founded in 2014. The league is the first professional kabaddi league in the world. The league follows a round-robin format and playoffs. A total of 12 teams compete in the league, with each team playing every other team twice in a season.
The following are the some of exciting records set in the history of Vivo Pro Kabaddi League.
Most Successful Team
U Mumba has been the most successful team in the history of Pro Kabaddi League. They have reached the finals for three times and have won the title twice. They are also the team with most number of Super 10s (5). Most Valuable Player: Pardeep Narwal is the only player to win two successive Most Valuable Player awards.
He won it in Season 5 and 6. Youngest Player to Score 100 Raid Points: Pardeep Narwal holds this record as well, he was just 21 years and 84 days old when he achieved this feat. First Replacement Transfer: Rahul Chaudhari was transferred from Telugu Titans to Tamil Thalaivas after he requested for a transfer due to personal reasons.
He became the first player to be transferred via replacement transfer system which was introduced prior to Season 6 auction. Highest Score by a Defender in a Match: Girish Ernak’s 17 points against Patna Pirates is the highest score by a defender inPKL history Most Times Top
Raider and Top Defenderof The Season
Sandeep Narwal is currently the only player to have been awarded both Raider of The Season and Defender of The Season award, which he has achieved thrice (Season 3, 4 and 5). He is tied with Pardeep Narwal for most number of times winning Raider of The Season award.
Conclusion: Vivo Pro Kabaddi League
Vivo Pro Kabaddi League has delivered some amazing matches since it’s inception in 2014 and has also given some brilliant young players to watch out for in future. With so many new records being set every season, we can only imagine how much more exciting this game is going to get in future seasons!
Frequently Ask Questions
Which team has been the most successful in the history of Pro Kabaddi League?
U Mumba has been the most successful team in the history of Pro Kabaddi League. They have reached the finals for three times and have won the title twice.
Who is the most valuable player in Pro Kabaddi League?
Pardeep Narwal is the only player to win two successive Most Valuable Player awards. He won it in Season 5 and 6.
What is the youngest age at which a player has scored 100 raid points?
Pardeep Narwal holds this record as well, he was just 21 years and 84 days old when he achieved this feat.
What is the highest score by a defender in a match?
Girish Ernak’s 17 points against Patna Pirates is the highest score by a defender in PKL history.
Who is the only player to be awarded both Raider of The Season and Defender of The Season award?
Sandeep Narwal is currently the only player to have been awarded both Raider of The Season and Defender of The Season award, which he has achieved thrice (Season 3, 4 and 5).
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