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Men's HIL: Spot in final on line as Kalinga Lancers face Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1

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Men's HIL: Spot In Final On Line As Kalinga Lancers Face Ranchi Royals In Qualifier 1

By IANS News January 22, 2026 • 13:34 PM View: 299

Hockey India League: The Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 is set for a high-voltage contest as table-toppers Kalinga Lancers face second-placed Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on January 23.

Kalinga Lancers advance to the playoffs as table toppers with 16 points, while Ranchi Royals, with 12 points, finished second, leading to this highly anticipated knockout match.

The Bhubaneswar-based Lancers have had a dominant league run, characterized by consistent performance and strategic discipline. They experienced only one loss in seven matches.

TAGS Kalinga Lancers Ranchi Royals Hockey India League Kalinga Hockey Stadium Alexander Hendrickx Arthur Van Doren Tom Boon Mandeep Singh Gursahibjit Singh

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