Sanket Suresh Sawant

Sanket Suresh Sawant is an Indian defender who has played six seasons in the Pro Kabaddi League. Born on 14 December 1999, he is best known to fans for his long run in the Puneri Paltan defence. In Season 12 he turned out for Patna Pirates.

PKL career

Sawant made his PKL debut with Puneri Paltan in Season 7, playing 5 matches and collecting 7 tackle points. His role grew from there. In Season 8 he featured in 23 matches for 26 points, all from tackles, and he stayed a regular in the Paltan side over the following campaigns.

Season 9 was his busiest in terms of appearances, with 24 matches and 30 tackle points. He followed it with his highest tally in Season 10, scoring 32 tackle points from 22 matches. In Season 11 he added 27 tackle points from 21 matches, his last campaign in Puneri Paltan colours according to the official data.

Season 12

Season 12 in 2025 brought a change of colours, with Sawant lining up for Patna Pirates. He played 10 matches and scored 5 points, all from tackles, with a tackle strike rate of 18%.

Career numbers

Across six seasons, Sawant has played 105 matches and scored 127 points. Every one of those points has come from tackles, which reflects his role as a pure defender. He has not yet recorded a High 5 in the league, but his steady returns across several seasons show how consistently he has been part of PKL defensive units.

Statistics and team history: Pro Kabaddi League.