Soorma Hockey Club claimed a crucial 2–1 victory against the table-topper Kalinga Lancers on Tuesday evening (January 20), as the Lancers suffered their first defeat this season.
In the 23rd minute, Jeetpal opened the scoreline, as Soorma Hockey Club opened their account from a field goal. In the 38th minute, they earned a 2–0 lead, while Vivek Sagar Prasad scored after a penalty corner.
In the last quarter, Australian Liam Henderson scored a field goal in the 48th minute, as the Lancers opened their scoreline. However, they ultimately failed to save the match, as the Lancers lost the first time this season, while they have already booked their place for Qualifier 1 of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Soorma Hockey Club have climbed to the sixth position in the points table by securing eight points after playing six matches.
Men’s Hockey India League 2025/26 (Men's HIL 2025/26): Kalinga Lancers vs Soorma Hockey Club
Final Scoreline: 1–2
Shots: 5–1
Circle Entries: 15–20
Penalty Corners: 1–5
Men’s Hockey India League 2025/26 (Men's HIL 2025/26): Latest Points Table After Match 26
Rank | Team | Played | Won | SOW | SOL | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
1 | Kalinga Lancers | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 16 |
2 | Ranchi Royals | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 15 | +7 | 11 |
3 | Hyderabad Toofan Clubs | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 11 |
4 | HIL Governing Council | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 18 | +3 | 11 |
5 | Shrachi Bengal Tigers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 24 | -8 | 9 |
6 | Soorma Hockey Club | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 8 |
7 | Tamil Nadu Dragons | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 8 |
8 | SG Pipers | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 4 |
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