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In a significant milestone in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024, Sunil Kumar, the captain of U Mumba, has become the most successful captain in PKL history. This achievement was marked on December 3, 2024, when U Mumba defeated the defending champions Puneri Paltan 43-29 in the Pune leg of the tournament. Sunil’s 74th win as a captain surpassed Iranian legend Fazel Atrachali, who has 73 wins, and Indian icon Anup Kumar, who ranks third with 52 wins as a captain in his PKL career[1].

Sunil Kumar dedicated this record to his heroes, particularly his seniors Anup Kumar and Ajay Thakur, acknowledging the lessons he learned from them about captaincy. His coach, Gholamreza Mazandarani, praised Sunil for his leadership and performance, highlighting his ability to stay calm and composed under pressure. Mazandarani expressed hope that Sunil would continue performing at a high level in the years ahead[1].

U Mumba’s next challenge will be against the Jaipur Pink Panthers, a team Sunil knows well, having won the PKL trophy with them in Season 9. He acknowledged the strength of his upcoming opponents, singling out Arjun Deshwal, who has been in outstanding form this season. Sunil praised the talents of Ankush Rathee, an exceptional defender, and noted the strong performances of players like Neeraj Narwal and Reza Mirbagheri. Despite the formidable challenge posed by Jaipur Pink Panthers, Sunil remained optimistic about U Mumba’s prospects, assuring fans that the team would maintain the same intensity and energy shown in their recent match[1].

The current standing of the teams in the PKL 2024 is as follows:
- Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tie | Points
- 1 | Haryana Steelers | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 61
- 2 | Patna Pirates | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 52
- 3 | U Mumba | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 51
- 4 | Telugu Titans | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 49
- 5 | U.P. Yoddhas | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 48
- 6 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 48
- 7 | Puneri Paltan | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 47
- 8 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 46
- 9 | Tamil Thalaivas | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 33
- 10 | Bengal Warriors | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 31

The top scorers in the PKL 2024 are:
- Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Raid Points
- 1 | Devank | Patna Pirates | 15 | 194
- 2 | Ashu Malik | Dabang Delhi | 15 | 164
- 3 | Arjun Deshwal | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 15 | 162
- 4 | Vijay Malik | Telugu Titans | 16 | 127
- 5 | Ajit Ramesh Chouhan | U Mumba | 15 | 126

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