The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 (PKL 11) saw an exciting clash of titans, with Haryana Steelers emerging as champions for the first time. This season, defenders were the main focus. However, some new raiders also stood out and impressed everyone with their skills. Raiders have always been key players in PKL, but this season, a few newcomers caught the eye, showcasing their skills in crucial moments.
Here, we’ll take a look at the top 5 best debutant raiders of PKL 11 and their remarkable contributions to their teams.
Top 5 Best Debutant Raiders of PKL 11
| Rank | Raider Name | Team | Total Raid Points | Successful Raids (%) | Super-10s | Super-Raids | Tackle Points | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sushil Kambrekar | Bengal Warriorz | 34 | N/A | 1 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | Aryavardhan Navale | Puneri Paltan | 45 | 66.17% | 1 | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | Moein Shafaghi | Tamil Thalaivas | 113 | 53.92% | 4 | N/A | 10 | 14 |
| 2 | Ayan Lohchab | Patna Pirates | 193 | 56.44% | 7 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 1 | Ajit Chouhan | U Mumba | 185 | 61.46% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
5. Sushil Kambrekar (Bengal Warriorz)
Sushil Kambrekar stood out as one of the best new raiders in PKL 11. This was despite the Bengal Warriorz’s poor performance. He made a solid contribution by scoring 34 raid points, including 27 touch points and 7 bonus points. In addition to his raiding performance, Kambrekar also contributed in defense, making him a well-rounded player.
4. Aryavardhan Navale (Puneri Paltan)
Aryavardhan Navale played as a substitute in the later stages of PKL 11. His performance was a great discovery for Puneri Paltan. He played a crucial role in the team’s performance, scoring 45 raid points in 68 raids with an impressive success rate of 66.17%. Navale registered 3 super-raids and 1 Super-10, showcasing his emerging raiding abilities.
3. Moein Shafaghi (Tamil Thalaivas)
Despite Tamil Thalaivas’ struggles in PKL 11, Moein Shafaghi stood out with his remarkable raiding and defensive efforts. The Afghan raider scored 113 points during the season, with 103 of those coming from raids. Shafaghi had a success rate of 53.92% and recorded 4 Super-10s. In addition to his raiding contributions, he also grabbed 10 tackle points in his 14 matches.
2. Ayan Lohchab (Patna Pirates)
Ayan Lohchab played a key role in the Patna Pirates’ season during PKL 11. He helped the team stay strong in important moments. While his teammate Devank Dalal was the star raider, Lohchab’s consistency kept the team in the game. He scored a total of 193 points, including 184 raid points from 326 raids, with a solid success rate of 56.44%. Lohchab also contributed with 9 tackle points, showcasing his all-round abilities.
1. Ajit Chouhan (U Mumba)
Ajit Chouhan emerged as the best debutant raider of PKL 11. He took on the responsibility early in the season. He delivered consistently for U Mumba, especially when Manjeet was absent. Chouhan scored a total of 185 raid points from 301 raids, boasting an impressive success rate of 61.46%. His contributions were key to U Mumbas’ playoff qualification. This shows he has a bright future in Pro Kabaddi.
Conclusion
The new raiders of PKL 11 (Pro Kabaddi 2024) showed great promise and skill. Players like Ajit Chouhan, Ayan Lohchab, and Moein Shafaghi proved that the future of Pro Kabaddi is bright. These new stars are ready for an exciting next season. We can only wait to see how they grow and help their teams.
Let us know which debutant raider impressed you the most in PKL 11. Will they continue to shine in the upcoming seasons? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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