Chennai witnessed two exciting matches in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 on Friday, where Surma Hockey Club and Tamil Nadu Dragons secured impressive victories.
Surma Hockey Club Edges Out Hyderabad Storm in Shootout
At the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Surma Hockey Club faced Hyderabad Storm in a closely contested match. The game ended 1-1 after regulation time, with Surma’s captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring in the 20th minute and Hyderabad’s Amandeep Lakra equalising in the 46th minute. The match proceeded to a shootout, where Surma Hockey Club emerged victorious with a 3-1 score.
During the shootout, Harmanpreet Singh and Nicholas Keenan successfully converted their attempts. A critical moment came when Hyderabad’s goalkeeper Bikramjit Singh committed a stick-check foul on Nicholas Dela Torre, resulting in a penalty stroke. Harmanpreet Singh confidently converted this chance, securing a bonus point for Surma Hockey Club.
Tamil Nadu Dragons Claim Bonus Point After High-Scoring Draw with SG Pipers
The second match of the day saw Tamil Nadu Dragons battling SG Pipers in a thrilling encounter that ended 4-4 in regulation time. The game featured multiple goals from both sides, with Tamil Nadu scorers Amit Rohidas (9th minute), Tom Craig (18th minute), Paul Philip Coffman (17th minute), and Selvaraj Kangaraj (40th minute). SG Pipers’ goals came from Tomas Domen (13th and 18th minutes), Kai Wilott (38th minute), and Aditya Lalage (59th minute).
In the subsequent shootout, SG Pipers converted four of their five attempts, aided by several penalty strokes awarded due to repeated fouls by Tamil Nadu Dragons’ goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh. Nonetheless, Tamil Nadu Dragons successfully converted all five of their attempts, earning them a valuable bonus point.
Both matches highlighted the competitive spirit and skill level in the Men’s HIL 2025-26, keeping fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming fixtures.
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