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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, …

Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC past Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC past Shrachi Bengal Tigers

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HIL GC produced a clinical attacking display to defeat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Kane Russell starred with a hat-trick as HIL GC capitalised on penalty corners and late opportunities to seal a deserved victory. The Tigers struck first through captain Jugraj Singh, who converted a penalty stroke in the 12th minute following sustained pressure. HIL GC responded strongly in the second quarter, scoring twice in quick succession. Sam Ward equalised with a deft touch before Russell followed up moments later with a powerful drag-flick to put his side ahead. Second-half surge defines both encounters HIL GC extended their advantage after the break as Russell added another penalty corner goal, before Sudeep Chirmako found the net from open play to make it 4-1. The Tigers mounted a brief comeback in the 40th minute, with Tom Grambusch scoring from a penalty corner and Christopher Ruhr converting a rebound to reduce the deficit. However, Russell completed his hat-trick soon …