Chennai, Jan. 8 -- Vedanta Kalinga Lancers registered their second win on the trot, clinching a narrow 2-1 victory against Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 on Thursday.

Alexander Hendrickx (52') and Boby Singh Dhami (57') scored for the winners, while Affan Yousuf (56') netted for the Tigers, as per a press release from HIL.

It was one-way traffic in the initial stages of the game as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers began the game on the front foot. They dominated possession, registering 11 circle entries compared to just a couple for the Shrachi Bengal Tigers. The Lancers had a couple of attempts on goal, forcing the Tigers' keeper James Carr into action. However, they couldn't find a significant opening apar...