Chennai, Jan. 5 -- The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers made a winning start to their Hockey India League (HIL) campaign with a 4-2 victory at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.

Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored two goals each as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers recovered from an early deficit to take control of the contest and secure the opening points of the season, as per a press release from Hockey India.

The Lancers settled into the game after conceding early, trailing 1-2 in the first quarter and responded with improved structure and ball circulation. Alexander Hendrickx brought the side back on level terms through a well-executed penalty corner before Gursahibjit Singh added two field g...