Chennai, Jan. 4 -- Reigning champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers opened their Men'sHero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 campaign with a comfortable and confident3-1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club here tonight.
For the Tigers, Sukhjeet Singh (33'), Abhishek (45') and Gursewak Singh (60') foundthe target, while scored the Prabhjot Singh (54') for Soorma.
The opening quarter was evenly balanced, with both teams looking to settle into the contest.
JSW Soorma tried to stretch the Tigers' defence by switching play and using long passes,while the Tigers relied on quick counter-attacks and aerial balls into the circle.
Despite a few promising moves from Nicolas Poncelet and Tommy Willems, neither sidecould create a clear-cut chance in the fir...