Bhubaneswar, Jan. 26 -- Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling Final to claim the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday.

Alexander Hendrickx (4', 27') and Dilpreet Singh (25') scored for the Lancers. Meanwhile, Araijeet Singh Hundal (9') and Captain Tom Boon (59') were the goal scorers for Ranchi Royals, as per a press release from Hockey India.

Hockey India League announced prize money of Rs 3 crores to Champions Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, Rs 2 Crore for the Runners Up Ranchi Royals and Rs 1 Crore to the Third-Place team Hyderabad Toofans, who defeated HIL GC earlier in the day.

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