In a high-scoring encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Ranchi Royals defeated HIL GC 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 5-5 deadlock in regulation. The game featured a back-and-forth battle where Ranchi’s Arijit Singh Hundal found the net twice. HIL GC fought back through goals from Ken Russell and Sudip Chirmako, but a late equalizer from Tom Boon forced the match into penalties. Ranchi’s shooters remained perfect in the shootout, while Suraj Karkera’s heroics in goal sealed the crucial victory for the Royals.
