Ranchi, Jan. 11 -- Vedanta Kalinga Lancers prevailed against HIL GC, clinching a 3-1 win in the shootout after the two teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Sunday, as per a release.

Ajeet Yadav (19') and Alexander Hendrickx (23') scored for their respective sides in regulation time. Notably, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers didn't concede a single penalty corner throughout the contest. With that result, they move to the top of the table in the Men's HIL.

HIL GC dictated terms in the opening exchanges of this contest, dominating possession as they played most of the game in their opponents half. However, they couldn't quite ma...