The Green Sleeve is one of the most important individual awards in the Pro Kabaddi League. It is given to the player who finishes the season with the most raid points, making it a key measure of attacking consistency and performance.
Over the last five seasons, several of the league’s biggest raiding stars have claimed the award. From established names such as Pawan Sehrawat and Arjun Deshwal to emerging talents from the Patna Pirates, the PKL Green Sleeve winners list highlights the changing face of kabaddi.
Here is a look at the last five Green Sleeve winners in Pro Kabaddi League history.
Season 12: Ayan Lohchab
Patna Pirates raider Ayan Lohchab topped the charts in Season 12 after an outstanding campaign. He finished the tournament with 316 raid points and became one of the most effective attacking players in the league.
Lohchab recorded 16 Super 10s and maintained a raid success rate of 73.31 percent. His performances were crucial to Patna’s attacking strength throughout the season.
His breakthrough campaign also continued Patna’s excellent record of producing top raiders.
Season 11: Devank Dalal
Before Lohchab, another Patna Pirates raider claimed the Green Sleeve. Devank Dalal finished Season 11 as the league’s leading raider with 301 raid points.
Dalal played 25 matches and recorded an impressive 18 Super 10s. His raid success rate stood at 70.65 percent, underlining his consistency throughout the campaign.
His performance made him one of the most important players in Patna’s attack and established him as a major name among the next generation of PKL raiders.
Season 10: Ashu Malik
Dabang Delhi K.C. star Ashu Malik won the Green Sleeve in Season 10 after scoring 276 raid points across 23 matches.
Malik carried a heavy workload for Delhi and produced 15 Super 10s. His ability to remain on the mat and avoid getting tackled was another major strength, reflected in his impressive 83.82 percent not-out rate.
His campaign showed how important a reliable lead raider can be for a team competing at the highest level.
Season 9: Arjun Deshwal
Jaipur Pink Panthers star Arjun Deshwal was the Green Sleeve winner Pro Kabaddi in Season 9 after collecting 296 raid points.
Deshwal played 24 matches and registered 17 Super 10s. What made his campaign even more impressive was the fact that he helped Jaipur Pink Panthers win the championship in the same season.
His combination of consistency and big-match performances made him one of the standout raiders of the campaign.
Season 8: Pawan Sehrawat
Pawan Sehrawat produced one of the most complete campaigns among recent PKL top raider award winners in Season 8.
Playing for Bengaluru Bulls, the Hi-Flyer finished with 304 raid points and 18 Super 10s. He also contributed 16 tackle points, taking his overall tally to 320 points.
His ability to contribute in both attack and defence made his campaign particularly impressive.
PKL Green Sleeve Winners List
The recent Pro Kabaddi Green Sleeve list is:
- Ayan Lohchab: 316 raid points, Season 12
- Devank Dalal: 301 raid points, Season 11
- Ashu Malik: 276 raid points, Season 10
- Arjun Deshwal: 296 raid points, Season 9
- Pawan Sehrawat: 304 raid points, Season 8
One of the biggest trends from these five seasons is Patna Pirates’ ability to develop elite raiders. Devank and Lohchab winning the award in consecutive seasons underlines the franchise’s strong attacking pipeline.
At the same time, Deshwal and Sehrawat show that the Green Sleeve can belong to players who make a major impact across the entire team. As PKL continues to evolve, the race for the next Green Sleeve will provide another opportunity for the league’s best raiders to establish themselves among its elite.
