Ranchi Royals secured a dramatic 4-1 shootout victory over HIL GC in the Men’s Hockey India League at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The match ended in a 5-5 draw during regulation time, with both teams displaying exceptional offensive skill. Arijit Singh Hundal led the charge for Ranchi with two goals, while Sam Lane and Tom Boon also contributed significantly. Despite a strong performance from HIL GC’s Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, who scored twice, Ranchi’s composure in the shootout, spearheaded by goalkeeper Suraj Karkera’s saves, earned them the win.
