Devank Dalal Biography: Age, Height, Early Life, Kabaddi Career, Facts and Net Worth

Devank Dalal is an Indian professional kabaddi player who has quickly become one of the most talked-about raiders in the Pro Kabaddi League. Born on 1 April 2000 in Rohtak, Haryana, Devank came from a farming family and started his organised kabaddi journey relatively late compared with many players. His rise became clear after he joined the Indian Army sports system, played for the Services team, and then entered the Pro Kabaddi League with Jaipur Pink Panthers.

His biggest breakthrough came in PKL Season 11, when he scored 301 raid points in 25 matches for Patna Pirates and finished as the league’s Best Raider. He followed that season with another strong campaign for Bengal Warriorz in Season 12, collecting 271 raid points in 16 matches. His performances also earned him a place in India’s men’s kabaddi squad for the 2026 Asian Games, giving him his first appearance at the continental multi-sport event.

Devank Dalal Biography 

Category	Details
Full Name	Devank Dalal
Date of Birth	1 April 2000
Age	26 years (as of September 2026)
Birthplace	Rohtak, Haryana, India
Nationality	Indian
Height	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm), widely reported
Profession	Kabaddi Player
Playing Position	Raider
Playing Style	Right Raider
PKL Debut	Season 9, 2022
PKL Teams	Jaipur Pink Panthers, Patna Pirates, Bengal Warriorz
Current International Team	India
Major International Event	Asian Games 2026
Domestic Team	Services
Major PKL Award	Best Raider, PKL Season 11
Best PKL Season	Season 11 – 301 raid points
Season 12 Raid Points	271
Marital Status	Not publicly confirmed; widely reported as unmarried
Net Worth	No reliable public estimate available
Major Auction Fee	₹2.205 crore, Bengal Warriorz, PKL Season 12

Devank Dalal Early Life

Devank Dalal was born on 1 April 2000 in Rohtak, Haryana, and grew up in a farming family. Unlike some young kabaddi players who begin professional training at a very early age, Devank became serious about the sport after completing his 10th standard. In an interview quoted by Pro Kabaddi and Business Standard, he recalled that he initially looked at sport as an alternative to spending all his time studying.

Before choosing kabaddi, Devank had an interest in other sports, including football and cricket. His interest in kabaddi grew after watching matches and players on television. He has specifically spoken about Pardeep Narwal as one of the players who inspired him to take kabaddi seriously. After his school years, he began structured training and started working on his raiding skills.

Devank has also spoken about starting his kabaddi journey in his village, Singhpura Khurd in Rohtak, in 2018. His coach Jagbir introduced him to the sport and helped him understand its basics. This period was important because it gave him the foundation needed to move from village-level kabaddi into organised competitions.

Devank Dalal and His Indian Army Journey

A major turning point in Devank Dalal’s career came when he joined the armed forces through the sports system. He became part of the Services kabaddi team and continued playing at major domestic competitions. Devank has himself credited his Army service with helping him realise that he could build a serious career in kabaddi.

Playing for Services gave Devank the chance to compete against strong players in national-level tournaments. His performances in inter-services competitions also brought him to the attention of Pro Kabaddi scouts. The combination of regular competition, training and experience helped him improve his game and prepare for the professional league.

In the 71st Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship, Devank was named the Best Player after helping Services win the championship. Services defeated Railways in the final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, and the result became another important step in his domestic career.

Devank Dalal Domestic Kabaddi Career

Devank’s domestic career developed through Haryana and Services competitions before he reached the PKL. His progress at national tournaments showed that he could compete against experienced players. His association with the Services team became especially important because it gave him regular opportunities to play in high-level kabaddi tournaments.

His success in domestic kabaddi eventually earned him a place in the New Young Player programme of the Pro Kabaddi League. Jaipur Pink Panthers selected him for Season 9 in 2022. Although he did not get much playing time during that first season, he was part of the Jaipur squad that won the PKL title.

The early part of his PKL journey was not easy. In Season 9, Devank played five matches and scored four raid points. He was then retained by Jaipur for Season 10, but his campaign was again cut short because of a fractured skull suffered during training, and he played only one match, scoring one raid point.

Devank Dalal in Pro Kabaddi League

Devank joined Patna Pirates for Season 11 after being bought for ₹20.10 lakh at the auction. This move gave him a much bigger opportunity, and he used it to produce a season that changed his career. Patna gave him a major role in the raiding department, and he quickly became one of the league’s leading scorers.

In PKL Season 11, Devank finished with 301 raid points from 25 matches. He recorded 18 Super 10s and eight Super Raids, while helping Patna Pirates reach the final. Although Patna lost the final to Haryana Steelers, Devank was named the Best Raider of the Season.

One of his memorable performances came against Tamil Thalaivas, when he scored 25 raid points in a 42-40 victory for Patna Pirates. His 301-point season also placed him among the small group of players who had crossed 300 raid points in one PKL season.

Devank Dalal in PKL Season 12

After his outstanding Season 11 campaign, Devank entered the PKL Season 12 auction as one of the most sought-after players. Bengal Warriorz eventually signed him for ₹2.205 crore, making him the fifth-most expensive player in PKL history at that point and the second player bought for more than ₹2 crore in that auction.

With Bengal Warriorz, Devank again produced strong numbers. He finished Season 12 with 271 raid points in 16 matches and recorded 15 Super 10s. The official PKL statistics list him as the second-highest raid scorer of that season, behind Ayan Lohchab’s 316 points.

Devank also produced three separate 25-point matches during the season. According to Pro Kabaddi’s Season 12 statistical review, he scored 25 raid points against Puneri Paltan, Gujarat Giants and Patna Pirates. His Season 12 numbers also gave him a very high average of 16.94 raid points per match.

Devank Dalal International Career

The 2026 Asian Games became a major milestone in Devank Dalal’s international career. He was selected in India’s 12-member men’s kabaddi squad for the tournament in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The selection came after his strong performances in the Pro Kabaddi League and domestic kabaddi.

Before the Asian Games, Devank had not made an appearance at a major international multi-sport event for India. The Pro Kabaddi League described the 2026 Asian Games as his first such international assignment. His selection placed him alongside experienced Indian raiders such as Pawan Sehrawat and Arjun Deshwal, as well as fellow young players Ayan Lohchab and Ashu Malik.

Devank made his Asian Games debut against Japan on 21 September 2026. India opened the men’s kabaddi competition with a 49-24 victory over the hosts Japan at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium. Reports from the match listed Devank among India’s attacking options as the team built a 31-9 lead at half-time.

India’s men’s team is in Group A with Japan, the Republic of Korea, Bangladesh and Chinese Taipei. The group-stage matches are scheduled from 21 to 24 September, followed by the semi-finals on 25 September and the gold-medal match on 26 September.

Devank Dalal Personal Life

Devank Dalal generally keeps his personal life away from the main focus of his public career. Public player profiles list him as unmarried, although detailed information about his relationships and private life has not been widely confirmed through strong sources. Therefore, claims about a girlfriend, wife or other relationship should be treated carefully unless they come directly from Devank or his representatives.

His family background remains an important part of his story. Devank has spoken about growing up in a farming family in Haryana and about the support he received while building his kabaddi career. His comments after joining Patna Pirates also showed how important his selection was for his family and village.

Devank Dalal Hobbies and Interests

There is not a large amount of verified public information about Devank Dalal’s hobbies outside kabaddi. One player profile specifically describes him as an animal lover and has featured him with a young goat. This gives a small look into his interests away from the kabaddi mat.

Devank Dalal Career Statistics

The following table covers his Pro Kabaddi League career through Season 12. The season-by-season match and raid-point figures come from publicly available PKL statistical records and player reports.

PKL Season	Team	Matches	Raid Points	Super Raids	Super 10s
Season 9 (2022)	Jaipur Pink Panthers	5	4	0	0
Season 10 (2023-24)	Jaipur Pink Panthers	1	1	0	0
Season 11 (2024)	Patna Pirates	25	301	8	18
Season 12 (2025)	Bengal Warriorz	16	271	5	15
Overall	3 Teams	47	577	13	33

Overall PKL Career Numbers

Statistic	Career Total
Matches	47
Total Points	578
Raid Points	577
Successful Raids	440
Unsuccessful Raids	207
Empty Raids	160
Total Raids	807
Super Raids	13
Super 10s	33
Tackle Points	1

The overall figures show just how strongly Devank’s game is based around attacking. Out of his 578 total PKL points, 577 have come through raids, according to the current career statistics listed by MyKhel.

Devank Dalal Net Worth

There is no reliable, officially confirmed public figure for Devank Dalal’s net worth. Several websites publish estimated net-worth numbers, but those figures are not supported by financial records, official disclosures or direct statements from Devank. As a result, quoting a fixed net worth would not be reliable.

Devank Dalal Facts                                      

He started taking kabaddi seriously only around 2018, making his rapid rise to the top levels of the sport especially notable. He was selected by Jaipur Pink Panthers through the New Young Player programme for PKL Season 9 in 2022.

He was part of Jaipur Pink Panthers’ PKL Season 9 title-winning squad, although his role was limited that season. Later, after his move to Patna Pirates, he became the Best Raider of PKL Season 11 with 301 raid points.

Devank was also named the Best Player of the 71st Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship while representing Services. Services won the national title by defeating Railways in the final.

In PKL Season 12, Bengal Warriorz bought Devank for ₹2.205 crore. He then scored 271 raid points in just 16 matches and finished second in the season’s raid-points chart.

His next major career milestone came in September 2026, when he was selected for India’s men’s kabaddi team at the Asian Games in Japan. He made his Asian Games debut against Japan on 21 September 2026.

Devank Dalal’s kabaddi journey has moved through several important stages, from village-level training in Rohtak to the Services team, then to the Pro Kabaddi League and finally to India’s Asian Games squad. His story includes early struggles for playing time, an injury setback in Jaipur, a breakthrough season with Patna Pirates and another productive campaign with Bengal Warriorz.