US EditionHIL 2025-26: Alexander Hendrickx’s brace sets up Kalinga Lancers’ title win
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured the title with a 3-2 win, powered by Alexander Hendrickx's two penalty-corner goals and Dilpreet Singh's rebound, overcoming a late Ranchi Royals comeback.
- On Monday, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 to win the Hockey India League 2025-26 at Kalinga Stadium, powered by Alexander Hendrickx’s two-goal brace.
- Kalinga Lancers relied on composed possession and flank switches to unsettle opponents, exploiting holes in Ranchi Royals' defence and stifling attacks with solid third-quarter structure at Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
- Araijeet Singh Hundal levelled early after a precise aerial from Yashdeep Siwach, and Ranchi Royals captain Tom Boon scored a 59th-minute penalty corner in a late rally.
- The Hockey India League organisers confirmed a Rs 6 Crore total prize purse with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers receiving Rs 3 Crore, Ranchi Royals Rs 2 Crore, and Amandeep Lakra named Player of the Tournament with Rs 20 Lakh.
- Last year's sixth-place Vedanta Kalinga Lancers celebrated their Republic Day title win at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, thrilling coach Jay Stacy on Australia Day after losing only one match all season.
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Hockey India League: Odisha-based Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals to be crowned champions
The champions, Kalinga Lancers, received Rs 3 Crore, while runners-up Ranchi Royals took home Rs 2 Crore. Hyderabad Toofans, who defeated HIL GC earlier in the day to finish third, were awarded Rs 1 Crore.
HIL 2025-26 Final Preview: Glory on the Line as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers and Ranchi Royals Clash in Title Match
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The stage is set for a blockbuster finale to the Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers lock horns with Ranchi Royals in the final at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium Sports News | HIL 2025-26 Final Preview: Glory on the Line as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers and Ranchi Royals Clash in Title Match.
HIL 2025-26 final preview: Glory on the line as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers and Ranchi Royals clash in title match - The Tribune
The stage is set for a blockbuster finale to the Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers lock horns with Ranchi Royals in the final at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium
Kalinga Lancers skipper Arthur Van Doren credits HIL title win to ‘good and solid unit’
Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers were crowned Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 champions after a thrilling 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals at Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. After securing… Continue reading Kalinga Lancers skipper Arthur Van Doren credits HIL title win to ‘good and solid unit’ The post Kalinga Lancers skipper Arthur Van Doren credits HIL title win to ‘good and solid unit’ first appeared on Australia India News.
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