Monday’s Men’s Hockey India League fixture delivered pure adrenaline as Ranchi Royals outlasted HIL GC in a shootout. After finishing level at 5-5 at the end of sixty minutes, Ranchi showcased their mental fortitude by winning the shootout 4-1. The match saw a series of momentum shifts, with Ranchi taking an early lead through Hundal and HIL GC responding through Upadhyay. Tom Boon’s precise penalty corner in the 57th minute proved vital, setting the stage for Ranchi’s dominance in the final tie-breaker.
