Bengal Warriorz’s Maninder Singh became only the second player in Pro Kabaddi League history, after Pardeep Narwal, to cross the 1500 raid point mark on Sunday. The achievement came during his team’s 35-38 loss to Patna Pirates.
He crossed this milestone when he secured a bonus with the scoreline reading 31-37 in favor of the Pirates.
Maninder also completed his Super 10 in the match, helping his team close the gap to the Pirates, but it was not enough, as the three-time PKL champions won by a narrow margin of three points.
““Behind these 1500 points are my loved ones. My friends and family have been my constant motivators, cheering me on during both good and challenging times,” he shared.
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Narwal, on the other hand, achieved this feat in 2022 with UP Yoddhas, when he scored a touch on Gujarat Giants’ Arkam Shaikh with his trademark dubki against a shoddy defence.
Narwal tops the all-time raid points chart with 1758 points, followed by Maninder with 1503, Pawan Sehrawat in third with 1281 points, Arjun Deshwal with 1109, and Naveen Kumar with 1058 points.
While many might view Narwal as competition, Maninder sees inspiration. “I don’t see him as a competitor. We’re both doing our best, playing our own games. Whatever effort we put in, we’ll get returns accordingly,” he explained.
An injury mid-season could have been a setback, but true to his spirit, Maninder saw it as just another hurdle to overcome. “For the team, I’m ready to give my all,” he says, highlighting his commitment to the sport and his teammates.
What truly sets Maninder apart is his perspective on emerging young raiders. He sees the PKL as a platform that offers incredible opportunities for new talent. “Any young player who works hard will get recognition. The PKL, and Mashal Sports, provides multiple chances to make their career, and a name for oneself in this sport,” said the star raider, as he continues to inspire the next
