Highest Price Players in PKL Auction 2024

This article will discuss the highest price player in the pro Kabaddi League Auction 2024, his stats, performances over the years, and other top players that got huge bids.

Pro Kabaddi League season 11 is about to start in a few weeks and a mega auction was conducted on August 15, 16 in Mumbai. Team owners and management of all the 12 teams that participated in this competition were present there. Sachin Tanwar emerges as the most expensive player in the PKL auction 2024 as the Tamil Thalaivas spent 2.15 crore INR to add him into their squad.

Among all the huge names of the World Kabaddi that went under the hammer like Pawan Sherawat, Guman Singh, Rahul Chaudhary, Pardeep Narwal, Deepak Niwas Hooda, Sachin Tanwar from Rajasthan was able to get the highest bid of 2.15 crore and became the first ever PKL highest paid player.

Sachin Tanwar - Highest Price Player in PKL 2024

Sachin Tanwar is a young and energetic raider who has been recently picked up by the Tamil Thalaivas in the PKL Auction that was held on Friday, August 15, 16 in the Jio Convention Center, Mumbai. Almost 500 players from all over the world registered themselves for the auction. Out of these 500, only 118 players were sold in the auction with Sachin Tanwar getting the most expensive bid of 2.15 Crore INR . 

Sachin has been a consistent part of the Indian National team and played a key role in winning the gold medal for India in the Asian Games 2022 that took place in Hangzhou, China. He has been giving top performances for his PKL teams and at the international stage that are the main reasons behind his huge bid in the Auction 2024 where he became the PKL highest paid player.

Sachin’s Early Career and Entry into PKL

Sachin Tanwar is one of the rising stars in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Since his debut, he has impressed everyone with his consistent performances and sharp skills. Let’s break down his journey and performance in the PKL in simple terms.

Sachin made his debut in the PKL in Season 5 where he represented the Gujarat Fortune Giants. Right from his first season, he showed great promise. He was young, energetic, and had a keen eye for scoring points as a raider.

Key Strengths

1. Consistency:
   Sachin has been performing for his PKL and Indian National team consistently over the years. He scored 184 points last year in PKL out of which 171 were his raid points. Across the seasons, his performance has remained steady, and he rarely has an off day on the mat.
2. Running Hand Touch:
   One of his signature moves is the running hand touch, where he quickly dashes towards a defender, taps them with his hand, and sprints back to his side. This move has helped him score many points in the 2023 season of the Pro Kabaddi League.
3. Calm Under Pressure:
   Sachin’s ability to stay calm in pressure situations has earned him the respect of his teammates and opponents alike. Whether it’s during the final moments of a match or when facing strong defenses, Sachin remains composed and makes smart decisions.

Sachin Tanwar Stats in PKL Competition (Up to Season 10)

Here is an overview of Sachin’s overall stats in the Pro Kabaddi League so far.

Stats as a Raider	Stats While Tackling
Matches Played	118	Matches Played	118
Total Raids	1729	Main Tackles	79
Raid Points	891	Tackle Points	54
Avg. Time on Mat (%)	72.63	Avg. Time on Mat (%)	69.32
Avg. Out Rate (%)	24.46	Avg. Out Rate (%)	67.46
Avg. Strike Rate (%)	52.55	Avg. Strike Rate (%)	89.69
Effective Points	525	Avg. Success Assists (%)	40

Sachin’s Remarks after Getting Highest Bid in Auction

Sachin Tanwar was elated when he found out about being the PKL highest paid player in auction 2024. He gave a statement, "I didn't expect my bid to be so high. It feels really good to join the Tamil Thalaivas. This is certainly a life-changing moment for me. The team has put faith in my abilities and I'll certainly give my best in the upcoming season."

Sachin Tanwar Career Achievments:

Sachin Tanwar has not won any PKL Championship so far in his career but he has tasted success in international Kabaddi arena. Here are a few of his top achievements in his promising kabaddi career.

• Pro Kabaddi league runner up (2016)
• Gold at 2017 Asian Beach Games
• Gold at 2017 Southeast Asian Games

Other Highest Price Players in PKL Auction 2024

Let us discuss some of the other top buys in the auction and players who got a massive bid over 1 crore Indian Rupees.

Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, a star defender from Iran, was picked up by Haryana Steelers for INR 2.07 crore. Chiyaneh has been very instrumental for his team in the previous seasons of the PKL.

Guman Singh was acquired by Gujarat Giants for INR 1.97 crore, and this was all due to his commanding skills as a raider. He was phenemonal last season and earned 168 points in 14 matches.

Pawan Sehrawat, who is the captain of Indian National Kabaddi team and one of the league's top raiders, was retained by Telugu Titans for INR 1.725 crore using the Final Bid Match (FBM) card.

Bharat Hooda was bought by U.P. Yoddhas for INR 1.30 crore, while Bengal Warriorz retained Maninder Singh for INR 1.15 crore.

Ajinkya Pawar created a bidding war between different PKL teams before being signed by Bengaluru Bulls for INR 1.11 crore.

Highest Price Players from All PKL Teams

Here is the last of all the most expensive players for each team in the PKL that were bought in the PKL Auction 2024.

Team	Player Name	Price (INR )	Position
Tamil Thalaivas	Sachin Tanwar	2.15 crore	Raider
Haryana Steelers	Mohammadreza Chiyaneh	2.07 crore	All-rounder
Gujarat Giants	Guman Singh	1.97 crore	Raider
Telugu Titans	Pawan Sehrawat (FBM)	1.725 crore	Raider
U.P. Yoddhas	Bharat Hooda	1.30 crore	All-rounder
Bengal Warriorz	Maninder Singh (FBM)	1.15 crore	Raider
Bengaluru Bulls	Ajinkya Pawar	1.1075 crore	Raider
U Mumba	Sunil Kumar	1.015 crore	Defender
Patna Pirates	Shubham Shinde	70 lakh	Defender
Jaipur Pink Panthers	Surjeet Singh	60 lakh	Defender
Puneri Paltan	Mohit	20 lakh	Defender
Dabang Delhi	Siddharth Sirish Desai	26 lakh	Raider

These players were the top investments for their respective teams in the 2024 PKL Auction.