Chennai, Jan. 4 -- Vedanta Kalinga Lancers claimed a 4-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored the goals for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers while Tom Boon (1') and Mandeep Singh (9') were the goal scorers for Ranchi Royals, as per a release.

Ranchi Royals couldn't have made a better start to the game as they found the opening goal in the first minute of the match. The Royals won an early penalty corner as Tom Boon (1') made the most of the opportunity, slotting the ball into the net with a powerful dragflick. Ranchi Royals dominated possession early on but Vedanta Kalinga Lancers were ...