Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, Gaurav Khatri lead the way for top corner duo of PKL Season 10

Raiders and defenders from every team have numerous varying roles to fulfil for the success of a team in Pro Kabaddi. On the attacking front, raiders are divided into two types - the main or lead raider and the secondary or support raider. Similarly, defenders in kabaddi carry out various roles depending on whether they are corner or cover defenders. The primary responsibility of corner defenders is to pick the right moment during an opposition raid to initiate tackles. 

The corner defenders who are frequently the main targets for opposition raiders always need to be on their toes and in-sync with one another. In case a right raider raids from the opposite end, they will attack the left corner and vice versa. Hence, it is important for both the right and left corner to work in tandem and initiate tackles from the opposing end when the opposite corner is under attack. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the top corner duos of Pro Kabaddi League Season 10.

Mohammadreza Chiyaneh and Gaurav Khatri - Puneri Paltan

One of the reasons behind Puneri Paltan’s title triumph in Season 10 was the formidable corner pairing of Mohammadreza Chiyaneh and Gaurav Khatri. Both defenders finished among the top 10 for most tackle points in PKL 10. While Chiyaneh finished on top of the leaderboard with 99 tackle points, Khatri managed 69 tackle points and together this duo was a menace and threat to any raider. They combined for a total of 168 tackle points, four Super Tackles, and 15 High 5s. 

Ankit and Krishan - Patna Pirates

After Chiyaneh and Khatri, Patna Pirates’ Ankit and Krishan were the next best corner pairing in Season 10. Krishan finished second on the tackle points leaderboard with 78 tackle points, while all-rounder Ankit managed 66. Consistent performers for the Pirates and key to the three-time champions’ run to the semi-finals, Patna’s corner duo combined for 144 tackle points, 10 Super Tackles, and 11 High 5s.

Sahil Gulia and Sagar - Tamil Thalaivas

One of the best corner duos in the league, the experienced Sagar and Sahil Gulia have seldom let the Thalaivas down defensively on the mat. Both of them feature in Season 10’s top 10 leaderboard for tackle points. Sahil Gulia scored 69, while Sagar managed 66 tackle points in PKL 10. They collectively garnered 135 tackle points to go along with their 10 Super Tackles and 12 High 5s as a pair.

Ashish and Yogesh - Dabang Delhi K.C.

While Ashu Malik did the bulk of the damage in the attack, it was Dabang Delhi K.C.’s corners Ashish and Yogesh who marshalled their defence. Pro Kabaddi Season 10’s Emerging Player Yogesh managed 74 tackle points to finish third on the overall leaderboard for the campaign in what was his debut season. Ashish, meanwhile, scored 48 tackle points, meaning the Dabang corner notched up 122 tackle points collectively. They also combined for eight Super Tackles and nine High 5s in Season 10.

Mohit and Rahul Sethpal - Haryana Steelers

Part of the most fearsome defence in Pro Kabaddi Season 10, Haryana Steelers’ Mohit and Rahul Sethpal created a strong corner partnership. Rahul Sethpal, in fact, was the highest scoring defender for the Steelers with 73 tackle points and finished fourth on the overall leaderboard for the season. His corner partner Mohit, on the other hand, managed 47 tackle points, meaning the duo notched up 120 tackle points over the course of the season. They also combined for 16 Super Tackles and nine High 5s, playing their part in the Steelers’ runners-up finish in season 10.

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