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Hockey India League: Odisha-based Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals to be crowned champions | Hockey News

Hockey India League: Odisha-based Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals to be crowned champions | Hockey News

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Kalinga Lancers edged past Ranchi Royals 3–2 in a gripping final to lift the men’s Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of a partisan home crowd at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Put under extreme pressure in the closing stages, the Lancers held their nerve in a high-quality contest to secure the championship, with Alexander Hendrickx and Dilpreet Singh delivering the decisive goals. Hendrickx struck twice (4’, 27’) through his trademark dragflicks, while Dilpreet Singh (25’) added a crucial goal from close range. Ranchi Royals fought until the very end, finding the net through Araijeet Singh Hundal (9’) and captain Tom Boon (59’), but ultimately fell just short in a pulsating finish. Both teams began the final with intensity, pressing high and creating early circle entries as they looked to assert control. The Lancers struck first in the fourth minute after earning back-to-back penalty corners. Hendrickx stepped up and unleashed a fierce dragflick that beat Ranchi Royals goalkeeper Suraj Karkera to give the hosts an early advantage. Ranchi Royals responded swiftly …

Kalinga Lancers defeat Ranchi Royals to win Men’s Hockey India League title

Kalinga Lancers defeat Ranchi Royals to win Men’s Hockey India League title

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Kalinga Lancers were crowned champions of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League after defeating Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a tightly contested final at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Playing in front of home supporters, the Lancers produced a composed performance to secure the title. Alexander Hendrickx scored twice from penalty corners, while Dilpreet Singh added a crucial field goal for the Lancers. Ranchi Royals responded through Araijeet Singh Hundal and captain Tom Boon but fell just short in the closing moments. The final began at a high tempo, with both teams creating early chances inside the circle. Vedanta Kalinga Lancers struck first in the fourth minute when Hendrickx converted a penalty corner with a powerful drag-flick. Ranchi Royals responded quickly, equalising in the ninth minute as Araijeet Singh Hundal finished neatly after a long aerial pass from the left flank. The second quarter proved decisive. The Lancers applied sustained pressure and earned multiple penalty corners. In the 25th minute, Hendrickx’s initial effort was saved, but Dilpreet Singh reacted fastest to score from …

Ranchi Royals beat Hyderabad Toofans to set up summit clash vs Kalinga Lancers

Ranchi Royals beat Hyderabad Toofans to set up summit clash vs Kalinga Lancers

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Ranchi Royals registered a sensational 3-2 win over Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 to enter the men’s Hockey India League final here on Sunday. Royals will face Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the title clash on Monday. It was a hat-trick of goals by Tom Boon (13′, 15′, 34′) that ensured Royals book their place in the final, and the Toofans replied through Jacob Anderson (5′) and Amandeep Lakra (38′). It was top-class action between the two teams with Toofans getting off the blocks with a sensational goal by Anderson in the 5th minute. It was a goal brilliantly set-up by India’s rising midfielder Rajinder Singh who tackled almost three defenders, swiftly making his way from the right flank to find Anderson poised in front of the goal to get the perfect deflection. The 1-0 lead by Toofans put them in good stead but they ended up squandering it when they gave away two easy PCs to Ranchi Royals.With Boon in their ranks, Royals were sure to capitalise on it. Boon struck two back-to-back goals with …

Red-hot Alexander Hendrickx strikes twice as Kalinga Lancers reach final; Toofans beat HIL GC in Eliminator

Red-hot Alexander Hendrickx strikes twice as Kalinga Lancers reach final; Toofans beat HIL GC in Eliminator

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It was always going to be that man. Alexander Hendrickx might not be top of the goalscoring charts, thanks to Kane Russell’s early flurry of hat-tricks, but the incredibly consistent Belgian superstar has now scored in all but one of Kalinga Lancers’ matches this season. He struck twice more against Ranchi Royals on Friday in Qualifier 1 to power his side into the title clash where either Hyderabad Toofans or Ranchi Royals await, based on the result of Qualifier 2. Hendrickx brace was the difference in a high-quality match against Royals as Lancers prevailed 2-1 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Mandeep Singh pulled one back for the after Hendrickx’s double strike gave table-topping Lancers a 2-0 lead but the Royals couldn’t find the equaliser. Earlier in the day, Hyderabad Toofans defeated HIL GC 2-0 in the Eliminator clash to book their spot in Qualifier 2, eyeing a place in the final for a second straight year. Shilanand Lakra (16′, 39′) stole the show as he scored a brilliant brace to help his side …

Men’s HIL: Kalinga Lancers qualify for Final

Men’s HIL: Kalinga Lancers qualify for Final

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Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the 2026 Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Alexander Hendrickx bagged a brace to give his side a 2-0 lead before Mandeep Singh pulled one back for the Royals. Ranchi Royals began the game on the front foot, keeping possession and moving the ball around neatly to make inroads. Having sustained the early pressure by staying steady at the back, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers grew into the game and eventually broke the deadlock after Alexander Hendrickx (12’) converted his dragflick from a penalty corner, giving his side a 1-0 lead in the first quarter. The Royals pushed forward in search of an equaliser, creating 6 circle entries and earning 4 penalty corners in the second quarter. However, the Lancers continued to show why they’re the most reliable defence in the league having conceded only 8 goals thus far, keeping their opponents at bay to hold onto their one-goal advantage at half time. It was …

Hockey India League: Table-toppers Kalinga Lancers remain unbeaten with shootout bonus against Tamil Nadu Dragons | Hockey News

Hockey India League: Table-toppers Kalinga Lancers remain unbeaten with shootout bonus against Tamil Nadu Dragons | Hockey News

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Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), registering a 4-1 penalty shootout win against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons after the two teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Blake Govers opened the scoring to put the Dragons in front before Alexander Hendrickx equalised for the Lancers. Krishan Pathak was exceptional in goal for table-toppers in regulation time, while Jed Snowden came off the bench to dominate in the shootout, helping his side record their sixth successive win of the season. In the earlier match, Bengal Tigers overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 victory against the SG Pipers in their final pool stage clash Dilraj Singh (4’) and Tomas Domene (31’) put the Pipers ahead, but the Tigers roared back with goals from Jugraj Singh (45’), Abhishek (45’) and Affan Yousuf (48’).  The triumph keeps the Tigers in the fray with a narrow hope of a top-four finish and a potential bid for the title. Lancers stay …

Kalinga Lancers extend unbeaten run in Men’s Hero HIL

Kalinga Lancers extend unbeaten run in Men’s Hero HIL

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers kept their playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 3–2 comeback win against SG Pipers, while table-toppers Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten streak with a shootout victory over Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons in Sunday’s Men’s Hero Hockey India League action at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. In a tense pool-stage encounter, Shrachi Bengal Tigers overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat SG Pipers. The Pipers struck early through Dilraj Singh in the fourth minute and doubled their advantage after halftime when Tomas Domene’s penalty-corner effort deflected into the net. The Tigers’ response was swift and decisive in the closing stages of the third quarter. Jugraj Singh converted from a penalty corner in the 45th minute before Abhishek followed up seconds later with a well-controlled finish to restore parity. Riding the momentum, the Tigers completed the turnaround in the 48th minute as Affan Yousuf capitalised on a quick counter-attack to score the winning goal. The victory keeps Shrachi Bengal Tigers mathematically in contention for a top-four finish. Lancers stay perfect after shootout drama …

Kalinga Lancers extend unbeaten run in Men’s Hero HIL

Kalinga Lancers go top with fourth straight win

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers climbed to the top of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 standings after registering their fourth consecutive victory, edging past Hyderabad Toofans 1-0 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday. The contest was evenly poised through the opening half, with both sides trading circle entries and opportunities without finding a breakthrough. Hyderabad Toofans enjoyed greater possession, but the Lancers looked threatening on the counter and came close through Liam Henderson, who was denied by goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg. The decisive moment arrived in the third quarter when Alexander Hendrickx converted a penalty corner in the 40th minute, scoring his fifth goal of the season. The Lancers then managed the game astutely, sitting deep, controlling possession in phases and limiting Hyderabad’s attacking threat. The Toofans failed to register a single shot on target in the final quarter, allowing Vedanta Kalinga Lancers to close out a composed win and extend their unbeaten streak. Tom Boon’s five-goal blitz lifts Ranchi Royals Earlier in the day, Ranchi Royals delivered …

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers go top after shootout win over HIL GC

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers go top after shootout win over HIL GC

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers climbed to the top of the Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 standings after edging past HIL GC 3-1 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday. The match saw both sides score once in regulation time, with Ajeet Yadav opening the scoring for HIL GC in the 19th minute before Alexander Hendrickx restored parity four minutes later. Notably, the Lancers produced a disciplined defensive display, not conceding a single penalty corner throughout the contest. HIL GC controlled possession in the early stages, spending long spells in the Lancers’ half and creating multiple circle entries. However, they struggled to convert territorial dominance into clear chances. Vedanta Kalinga Lancers remained compact and dangerous on the counter, earning the first penalty corner of the match in a goalless opening quarter. The breakthrough arrived in the second quarter when HIL GC captain Hardik Singh initiated a move from midfield, allowing Ajeet Yadav to finish from close range. The Lancers responded with sustained pressure, …

Hockey India League: Hendrickx, Dhami on target as Kalinga Lancers beat defending champions Bengal Tigers to maintain perfect start | Hockey News

Hockey India League: Hendrickx, Dhami on target as Kalinga Lancers beat defending champions Bengal Tigers to maintain perfect start | Hockey News

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For three quarters of the match between Kalinga Lancers and Bengal Tigers on Thursday, it seemed like the run of high-scoring thrillers in Chennai at the men’s Hockey India League was coming to a cagey end. After 40 goals across seven previous matches, the Lancers and Tigers went 51 minutes just sparring at each other without landing a decisive punch, helped by some great goalkeeping by Krishan Pathak and Jamie Carr, respectively. In the end, when you have a drag flicker of Alexander Hendrickx’s quality, it is bound to make a difference. The Belgium legend scored one and set up another in a thrilling finish as Lancers kept up their perfect start, clinching a narrow 2-1 victory over Bengal Tigers on Thursday. Hendrickx (52’) and Boby Singh Dhami (57’) scored for the winners, while Affan Yousuf (56’) netted for the Tigers. Lancers began the game on the front foot, registering 11 circle entries compared to just a couple for the Tigers, but the script would flip in the second with the champion having 9 compared …