Top 5 Teams With the Most Points in PKL History

In the Pro Kabaddi League, points decide everything. Over more than a decade of action, some franchises have piled up far bigger totals than others, and the all-time points scored chart is one of the clearest measures of a team’s productivity. It rewards attacking raids, sharp tackling and the ability to score all-outs across hundreds of matches.

Patna Pirates lead the way with 8933 points, but the top five is a mix of attacking and defensive teams. Here are the five franchises with the most points in PKL history, and what the numbers tell us about how each of them built their tally.

1. Patna Pirates

Patna Pirates sit at the top of the all-time points chart in the Pro Kabaddi League. Across 251 matches, they have scored 8933 points, more than any other team in the competition. Much of that has come from a raiding tradition that has defined the franchise since the early seasons.

Their attacking numbers back this up. Patna have the most raid points in PKL history with 5178, well clear of the rest of the league. Their defence has also pulled its weight, with 2584 tackle points, the second-highest total among all teams. That balance, tilted towards raiding, has kept the points flowing season after season.

The Pirates are the only side to win three PKL titles in a row, lifting the trophy in Seasons 3, 4 and 5. Playing the most matches of any team has helped build the tally, but the sheer volume of points they produce is what sets them apart. They remain the benchmark for attacking kabaddi.

2. Puneri Paltan

Puneri Paltan are second on the all-time list with 8176 points from 242 matches. What makes their position stand out is how they got there. Paltan are not a raid-heavy side, yet they still sit near the very top of the chart.

The answer is their defence. Puneri have the most tackle points in PKL history with 2663, the best of any franchise. Their raid points total of 4412 is the lowest among the top five, indicating that much of their scoring has come from the mat defenders rather than the raiders.

That defensive identity finally delivered a title in Season 10, when Paltan were crowned champions. Their rise up the points chart is proof that strong tackling, not just eye-catching raiding, can carry a team all the way to the top.

3. Bengaluru Bulls

Bengaluru Bulls are third with 8133 points, just 43 behind Puneri Paltan after the same 242 matches. The Bulls have built their total on a balanced game rather than leaning heavily on one side of the mat.

They rank third in raid points with 4696 and fourth in tackle points with 2422. Neither figure tops the chart, but the even spread across attack and defence has kept them among the highest-scoring teams throughout their PKL journey.

The Bulls were crowned champions in Season 6, powered by a raiding unit that could turn a match in minutes. Their place in the top three shows the value of consistency over many seasons.

4. Dabang Delhi K.C.

Dabang Delhi K.C. are fourth on the list with 8011 points from 239 matches. Delhi took time to find their feet in the early years but have grown into one of the most productive attacking teams in the league.

Raiding is where they score most of their points. Delhi have the second most raid points in PKL history with 4699, only behind Patna Pirates. Their tackle points total of 2248 is the lowest in this top five, which underlines how much their scoring depends on the raiders.

That attacking strength brought them two titles in Season 8 and Season 12, a remarkable moment for the franchise. Sitting fourth on the all-time chart confirms Delhi as one of the league’s heavy hitters.

5. U Mumba

U Mumba round off the top five with 7955 points from 239 matches. One of the strongest sides in the early seasons, Mumba have stayed a regular presence near the top of the standings.

Their scoring leans on a solid defence. U Mumba have the third most tackle points in PKL history with 2518, while their raid points total of 4467 places them sixth overall. That defensive backbone has been a feature of the team since day one.

Mumba won the title in Season 2 and reached the final in three straight seasons in the early years, setting an early standard for the league. Their spot in the top five is a reminder of how much they have shaped PKL history.

How teams score points in Kabaddi

In kabaddi, points come from more than one source. Raiders earn raid points by touching or tackling defenders and by collecting bonus points. Defenders earn tackle points by stopping the raider. Teams also pick up all-out points when they clear the entire opposition from the mat, along with the odd technical point. Add all of these together, and you get a team’s total points scored.

This is why a team’s total is higher than its raid and tackle points combined. It also explains how a defence-first side like Puneri Paltan can sit above teams that score more from their raids. The all-time points chart captures every point a franchise has earned, whichever way it came.

Conclusion

The all-time points chart shows there is more than one way to reach the top. Patna Pirates and Dabang Delhi K.C. have leaned on their raiders, Puneri Paltan and U Mumba on their defenders, while Bengaluru Bulls have found a balance between the two. What links all five is longevity and consistency, season after season. As more seasons are played, expect these totals to keep climbing and the race at the top to stay tight.

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