Amir Hossein Bastami

Amir Hossein Bastami is an Iranian defender who has played four seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League. He has turned out for three franchises: Haryana Steelers, Tamil Thalaivas and Dabang Delhi K.C. Almost all of his PKL points have come from tackles, which tells fans exactly what kind of player he is.

PKL career

Bastami’s PKL record begins in Season 9 with Haryana Steelers. He played 16 matches that season and scored 24 points, 23 of them from tackles, along with one High 5.

He was with Tamil Thalaivas for Season 10, where he again played 16 matches. He finished with 22 points, 21 from tackles and 1 from raids, and recorded another High 5.

Season 11 was his most productive campaign in the league so far. Still with Tamil Thalaivas, he featured in 22 matches and collected 51 points, 49 of which came from tackles. He added one more High 5 that season.

Season 12

For Season 12 in 2025, Bastami was part of the Dabang Delhi K.C. squad. He played 2 matches and did not register a point, with his raid and tackle strike rates for the season both listed at 0%.

Career numbers

• Seasons: 4
• Matches: 56
• Total points: 97
• Tackle points: 93
• Raid points: 4
• High 5s: 3
• Super 10s: 0

Those figures underline his role as a specialist defender. Of his 97 career points, 93 have come from tackles, and his three High 5s came in three separate seasons, one with Haryana Steelers and two with Tamil Thalaivas.

Statistics and team history: Pro Kabaddi League.