Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Kabaddi Player Biography: Early Life, Domestic Career, PKL Achievements, Social Media and Many More

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Biography

Early Life

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is a Delhi born Kabaddi player. He was born and brought up in the national capital and has completed his education from the University of Delhi. 

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat was born on 9 July 1996. He started playing kabaddi at the age of 12. He won a lot of awards during his school and college life. Pawan’s biggest inspiration was his father. While the second year of graduation, his job took place on TT posts in Indian Railways and he discontinued his studies. 

In 2015, Pawan was in his second year of graduation. However, Randhir Singh spotted the then 18-year-old raider in the Northern Railways trials and offered him a job with the railways. Within the year the Bengaluru based PKL franchise signed him up.

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Pro Kabaddi Career

The aggressive raider made his debut in the 3rd season of Pro Kabaddi League but his breakthrough came in 6th season were finished as the leading point scorer and took home the MVP award as well. Sehrawat made a record of scoring 22 points in the Pro Kabaddi final. 

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Pawan has an ability to increase his pace suddenly during the raid and surprise the defenders with his signature running hand touch. 

He was picked by Bengaluru Bulls in season 3 and since then he has been with the bulls except in season 5 where he moved to Gujarat Fortune Giants. He was called back by Bengaluru again. 

Having showcased his skills in the initial three seasons of Pro Kabaddi, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat took the world by storm in Pro Kabaddi League Season 6. Playing for Bengaluru Bulls, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat was the top-scoring raider in the season, earning as many as 282 points in 24 appearances.

In the same season, Sehrawat also broke the record for the most number of points in a final match of the league, accumulating as many as 22 points against Gujarat Fortune Giants. Pawan Kumar Sehrawat played his 7th^th Season of Pro Kabaddi League back with Bengaluru Bulls and will be the man to watch out for, for the fans as well as the oppositions.

Personal Profile:

Full Name	Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Nickname	Pawan, Hi-Flyer
Date of Birth	9 Jul 1996
Age	24 years old (as in 2020)
Nationality	Indian
Father’s name	Sudhir Kumar Sehrawat
Coach	Randhir Singh
Weight	68 kgs
Height	5’8 Ft
Position	Raider
Signature Move	Running hand touch
Current Club	Bengaluru Bulls
Former Club	Gujarat Fortune Giants

 

Teams Played for

Seasons	Teams
Season 1	Bengaluru Bulls
Season 3	Bengaluru Bulls
Season 4	Bengaluru Bulls
Season 5	Gujarat Fortune Giants
Season 6	Bengaluru Bulls
Season 7	Bengaluru Bulls

 

Season 6 Breakthrough season with Bengaluru Bulls

Matches Played: 24
Points won: 282
Raid Points won: 271
Tackle Points won: 11

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat outshined everyone at the Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 with an exceptional performance that also helped Bengaluru Bulls win their maiden Pro Kabaddi League trophy.

The 22-year-old came of age and put in consistent stellar performances to take Bengaluru Bulls to the title.

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Pawan had an average of one raid point per season for the last couple of seasons (Season 4 and Season 5) but managed to better it and how to take it up to 15 raid points a match in Season 6.

He was the team’s X-factor and raised a few eyebrows with his performances. He isn’t the fastest or the cheekiest or the tallest of raiders, but certainly among the most effective. He has a long reach and lower body strength that helps him be effective and efficient.

He inflicted 6 Super-Raids, the most in Season 6 and got 22 points in the Season 6 finale, most by a player in Pro Kabaddi League final.

Statistics

Total Matches Played	80
Total Earned Points	716
Most Points in a match	39
Not out percentage	73.18%
Total raids	1003
Successful raids %	67.99%
Super 10’s	31
Total raid points	682
Average raid per match	8.52
Total tackles	96
Number of super tackles	3
Total tackle points	34
Average tackles per match %	0.38
Tackle strike rate %	35.41%

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Family:

Pawan’s mother wanted him to focus much on his studies. His mother always guide him ‘Padhoge likhoge to banoge nawab’ meaning if you study, you will be respected. “She wanted me to study well. But I didn’t enjoy it as much. Also, I don’t like working too hard. In school, I used to play Kabaddi,” he says. Pawan Kumar Sehrawat sibling name is

Pawan had to take up responsibility at an early age. His father’s plastic recycling factory got shut and leaving the family living on the earnings from a small grocery shop in their hometown. Pawan kumar sehrawat later dropped out from college when he got a job with the Indian Railways due to Kabaddi. Once his financial woes got over, Pawan did go and complete his under graduation with Delhi University.

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Awards and Achievement

Gold at South Asian Games 2019.

PKL Champions 2018.

MVP of PKL season 2018.

Sehrawat holds the record for the most points in a single match at 39.

Sehrawat was only the second player to record a 300-raid point season in 2019.

Sehrawat’s 22 points in 2018 finals are the most by any player in a final.

 

He was the Best Raider and Best Allrounder for 2 consecutive seasons- 2018 and 2019.

 

Season Wise Stats:

Raiding:

Tackling:

Season	Team	Matches Played	Total Tackles	Successful Tackles	Total Tackle Points
PKL 7	Bengaluru Bulls	24	36	12	14
PKL 6	Bengaluru Bulls	24	40	11	11
PKL5	Gujarat Fortune Giants	9	2	1	1
PKL4	Bengaluru Bulls	10	1	0	0
PKL 3	Bengaluru Bulls	13	17	6	8

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Social Media:

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawan_sehrawat_17  (1 Million Followers) 

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Twitter: https://twitter.com/pawan_sehrawat

 

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat — Biography

Personal Profile

Early Life & Background

Pro Kabaddi Career

Teams Played For

Season 6 — Breakthrough Season

Overall Statistics

Family

Awards & Achievements

Season-Wise Tackling Statistics

Social Media

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Pawan Kumar Sehrawat

 

1. Who is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat?
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is an Indian Kabaddi player who plays as a raider. He is popularly known by the nickname “Hi-Flyer.”

2. Who inspired Pawan Kumar Sehrawat to play Kabaddi?
His father, Sudhir Kumar Sehrawat, was his biggest inspiration.

3. What is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat’s playing position?
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat plays as a raider.

4. Did Pawan Kumar Sehrawat help Bengaluru Bulls win the PKL title?
Yes. His performances in Season 6 helped Bengaluru Bulls win their maiden Pro Kabaddi League trophy.

5. What is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat’s highest score in a single match?
His highest score in a single match is 39 points.

6. How many Super 10s has Pawan Kumar Sehrawat recorded?
According to the provided statistics, he has recorded 31 Super 10s.

7. How many total matches and points are listed in Pawan Kumar Sehrawat’s overall statistics?
The provided statistics list 80 total matches and 716 total earned points.

8. What is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat’s father’s name?
His father’s name is Sudhir Kumar Sehrawat.

9. What is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat’s educational background?
He studied at the University of Delhi. He discontinued his studies after getting a job with Indian Railways through Kabaddi and later completed his undergraduate education.

10. What is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat’s nickname?
He is popularly known as “Hi-Flyer.”

11. What is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat’s weight and height?
The provided profile lists his weight as 68 kg and height as 5’8 ft.

12. What is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat’s Instagram handle?
His Instagram handle is @pawan_sehrawat_17.

 

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is currently flag bearer for India in Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, he is certainly one of the most talked about athletes in Kabaddi ecosystem.

Pawan’s ability to make an impact in any scenario of the game makes him invincible player .

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is currently being member of Men in Blue in “Vice Captain” capacity, despite have low key Pro Kabaddi League last season all eyes will be pouncing on them to witness how he would make sharp comeback in marquee event.

He expressed his sentiment after becoming India’s Official Flag Bearer “I am feeling happy, Its dream come true moment for me”

No.	Topic	Details
1	Flag Bearer	Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is currently the flag bearer for India at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
2	Kabaddi Ecosystem	He is certainly one of the most talked-about athletes in the Kabaddi ecosystem.
3	Playing Ability	Pawan’s ability to make an impact in any scenario of the game makes him an invincible player.
4	Leadership Role	Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is currently a member of the Indian men’s team in a “Vice Captain” capacity.
5	Pro Kabaddi League	Despite having a low-key Pro Kabaddi League season last season, all eyes will be on him to witness how he makes a sharp comeback at the marquee event.
6	Reaction to Becoming Flag Bearer	After becoming India’s official flag bearer, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat expressed his sentiment: “I am feeling happy, It’s dream come true moment for me.”