Bhubaneswar, Jan. 25 -- Ranchi Royals registered a sensational 3-2 win against Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 of the Hockey India League 2026 (Men) here at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium.
It was a hat-trick of goals by Tom Boon (13', 15', 34') that ensured Royals book their place in the final against Vedanta Kalinga Lancers on Monday. Meanwhile, for Toofans Jacob Anderson (5')and Amandeep Lakra (38') scored a goal each.
It was top-class action between the two teams with Hyderabad Toofans getting off the blocks with a sensational goal by Jacob Anderson in only the 5th minute of the game. It was a goal brilliantly set-up by India's rising midfielder Rajinder Singh who tackled almost three defenders as he swiftly made his way from the r...