Ranchi Royals registered a sensational 3-2 win against Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 of the Men's Hockey India League 2026 (HIL) here at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Rohtak Royals will begin their much-anticipated journey in the inaugural season of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) as they take on Karnal Kings in the second match of the double-header on January 25 from 8:00 PM IST onwards, according to a release.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers became the first team to qualify for the final of the men's HIL 2025-26 after a 2-1 victory in Qualifier 1 against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Friday. The Lancers had earlier finished the league stage at the top of the standings with 16 points.
The action begins at 7:00 PM with the inaugural match between Sonipat Stars and Gurugram Gurus. The historic opener brings together two strong Haryana teams eager to make the first statement of the season. Sonipat Stars will look to rely on their disciplined structure and tactical execution,
The match, starting at 7:30 PM IST, will be a do-or-die encounter, with the winner earning a coveted spot in the Final, where table-toppers and Qualifier 1 winners, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, await. The losing team, meanwhile, will play the 3/4th place match against HIL GC.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men's HIL, securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Ranchi Royals will take on the Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 on Sunday for a spot in the final.
The two-time champions comfortably chased down Royals' 114/7 with seven wickets and 50 balls to spare, as per a press release from SA20. Now, they will be facing Pretoria Capitals in the final.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday,
Rohtak Royals, the franchise representing the city of Rohtak in the inaugural season of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), has announced the appointment of seasoned all-rounder and Indian legend Sandeep Narwal as their Captain, according to a release.
On Thursday, the powerful left-hander put a disappointing second season behind him with a 34-ball 51 that formed the bedrock of Royals' imposing 210/5. His knock consisted of two fours and five sixes.
In this all-important playoff fixture, scheduled at 1700hrs IST, the top two teams from the league stage will go head-to-head for a direct spot in the tournament final. The home side, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, finished atop the points table with 16 points after the league stage, while Ranchi
The tour, which took the KCL trophy to key cultural and educational landmarks in Rohtak, highlighted the city's strong connection to kabaddi and drew an overwhelming response from supporters ahead of the league's inaugural season.