Tamil Nadu Dragons celebrate a goal during their Hockey India League match against UP Rudras.Photo: Hockey India Tamil Nadu Dragons celebrate a goal during their Hockey India League match against UP Rudras.Photo: Hockey India The Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 continues with another doubleheaderhot646, featuring Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Team Gonasika and Hyderabad Toofans vs UP Rudras on January 25 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. (More Hockey News)
Tamil Nadu Dragons Vs Team Gonasika: PreviewTamil Nadu Dragons are the table toppers and one of the most formidable teams in the league so far. They have won six matches and lost only two out of the eight they have played. With 17 points, they will aim to extend their lead and maintain their winning momentum.
On the other hand, Team Gonasika’s journey has been disappointing. With just seven points, they sit second from the bottom, having lost six of their eight matches and winning only two. With elimination all but confirmed, they will play for pride in their remaining games.
SquadsTamil Nadu Dragons
Goalkeepers: David Harte, S Senthamizh Arasu, Prince Deep Singh.
Defenders: Jip Janssen, Prince Deep Singh, Kothajit Singh, Anand Lakra, GM Pruthvi, Moritz Ludwig, Y Anand, Amit Rohidas (C).
Midfielders: Chandan Yadav, Blake Govers, Thomas Sorsby, Shesha Gowda, M Dhilipan, J Arun, Tom Craig, Mohd. Raheel.
Forwards: Martin Zwicker, Abharan Sudev, Karthi Selvam, Ganesh Majji, Nathan Ephraums, Uttam Singh.
Team Gonasika
Goalkeepers: Oliver Payne, Kamalbir Singh, Suraj Karkera.
Defenders: Tim Howard, Dipsan Tirkey, Sanjeep Nilam Xess, Birendra Lakra, Anmol Ekka, Yogember Rawat, Amir Ali.
Midfielders: Jacob Draper, Yashdeep Siwach, Jack Waller, Timothee Clement, Lee Mortan, Vishnukant Singh, SK Uthappa, Manpreet Singh (C).
vsc888 slotForwards: Nikkin Thimmaiah, SV Sunil, Struan Walker, Victor Charlet, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Mandeep Singh.
Hyderabad Toofans Vs UP Rudras: PreviewIn the second match of the evening, Hyderabad Toofans will face UP Rudras.
With just one point separating the two teams, both will look to take the lead. UP Rudras are second on the table with 15 points from five wins in eight matches, while Hyderabad Toofans are third with 14 points, having also won five matches, two of which were decided by shootouts.
On Tuesday, deep inside Chinese Mongolia, the Harmanpreet Singh-led Men in Blue did just about enough to beat a spirited Chinese side. The occasion: the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.
India, the most successful team in the competition, now have five titles, including back-to-back triumphs in 2023 and 2024. The victory adds to their bronze medal secured at the Paris Olympic Games last month.
SquadsHyderabad Toofans
Goalkeepers: Vikas Dahiya, Dominic Dixon, Bikramjit Singh.
Defenders: Akshay Ravindra Avhad, Mukul Sharma, Amandeep Lakra, Devindar Walmiki, Gonzalo Peillat, Arthur de Sloover, Jacob Anderson, Sundram Singh Rajawat.
Midfielders: Zach Wallace, Rajinder Singh, Darshan Vibhav Gawkar, Nic Woods, Rahim Aakib Sayyed, Maico Casella, Sumit, Nilakanta Sharma.
Forwards: Timothy Daniel, Shilanand Lakra, Rohit Singh Irengbam, Talwinder Singh, Arshdeep Singh.
UP Rudras
Goalkeepers: Pankaj Kumar Rajak, James Mazarello, Prashant Kumar Chauhan.
Defenders: James Albery, Lars Balk, Surender Kumar, Sunil Jojo, Kane Russell, Prashant Barla, Shardanand Tiwari, Priyobarta Talem.
Midfielders: Manmeet Singh, Jobanpreet Singh, Simranjeet Singh, Rafael Vilallonga, Floris Wortelboer, Hardik Singh (C), Akashdeep Singh.
Forwards: Sudeep Chirmako, Sam Ward, Tanguy Cosyns, Mohd. Zaid Khan, Gurjot Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay.
Men's Hockey India League 2024-25: Live StreamingWhen and where to watch Men's Hockey India League matches?
Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Team Gonasika - 25 January at 6:00 pm IST.
Hyderabad Toofans vs UP Rudras - 25 January at 8:15 pm IST.
Live Streaming
The Hockey India League will be telecast live on the DD Sports, Sony Sports Network - Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 3 HD, Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 4 HD TV channels in India.
Tickets are free for fans attending matches in Ranchi and Rourkela. Free tickets are now available on Ticketgenie’s web portal and app.hot646