On Sunday evening (January 18), Shrachi Bengal Tigers claimed a 3–2 win against SG Pipers in the 22nd match of the Men’s Hockey India League 2025/26 (Men’s HIL 2025/26). From trailing by 2–0, Bengal Tigers made a dramatic late comeback to snatch that victory.
The last-placed Pipers got an early lead, as Dilraj Singh scored a field goal in the fifth minute of the match. Tomas Domene scored from a penalty corner, as Pipers took a 2–0 lead in the 31st minute.
In the final minute of the third quarter, Bengal Tigers had two back-to-back goals to equalise the scoreline. While Jugraj Singh scored from a penalty corner, Abhishek scored a field goal. In the 48th minute, Affan Yousuf scored a field goal for Bengal Tigers, which proved to be the match-winning goal for them.
With that victory, Shrachi Bengal Tigers moved up to the fourth position in the points table with nine points after seven games, as it was their third win of the season.
Men’s Hockey India League 2025/26 (Men's HIL 2025/26): SG Pipers vs Shrachi Bengal Tigers
Final Scoreline: 2–3
Shots: 11–20
Circle Entries: 93–89
Penalty Corners: 6–6
Men’s Hockey India League 2025/26 (Men's HIL 2025/26): Latest Points Table After Match 22
Rank | Team | Played | Won | SOW | SOL | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
1 | Kalinga Lancers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 14 |
2 | HIL Governing Council | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 10 |
3 | Ranchi Royals | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 11 | +7 | 9 |
4 | Shrachi Bengal Tigers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 24 | -8 | 9 |
5 | Hyderabad Toofans | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | +5 | 8 |
6 | Tamil Nadu Dragons | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 7 |
7 | Soorma Hockey Club | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 5 |
8 | SG Pipers | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 4 |
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