U Mumba: The Masters of defense in PKL
Defense in Kabaddi plays a major role in teams’ success. It is as important as their attack. In Pro Kabaddi League, U Mumba is one of best teams when it comes to defense.
Since the new season of Vivo Pro Kabaddi League will begin from 22nd December in Bengaluru, we are revisiting some less known records made by the players and teams.
One unique record in the name of U Mumba. Mumba has the most tackle points in all seasons. A total of 1367 tackle points are notched by them. Patna Pirates are in the second position with 1337 points.
Puneri Paltan and Telugu Titans are on the third and fourth spot respectively. While Paltan has scored 1308 tackle points, Titans have managed to score 1218 defense points.
This story may not be the same after PKL season 8. But in the upcoming season, surely U Mumba and Patna Pirates will battle hard for the first spot in this table.
Tackle Points scored by teams in PKL history:
1367 Points – U Mumba – 131 Matches Played
1337 Points – Patna Pirates – 134 Matches Played
1308 Points – Puneri Paltan – 128 Matches Played
1218 Points – Telugu Titans – 126 Matches Played
1213 Points – Bengaluru Bulls – 130 Matches Played
1200 Points – Jaipur Pink Panthers – 126 Matches Played
1155 Points – Bengal Warriors – 129 Matches Played
1122 Points – Dabang Delhi KC – 126 Matches Played
758 Points – Gujarat Giants – 71 Matches Played
726 Points – UP Yoddha – 71 Matches Played
645 Points – Haryana Steelers – 68 Matches Played
582 Points – Tamil Thalaivas – 66 Matches Played