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HIL: Boon’s ’trick powers Royals into the final

January 25, 2026

Published - January 25, 2026 11:16 pm IST - BHUBANESWAR Ranchi Royals players celebrate after Tom Boon scored the second goal against Hyderabad Toofans. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT Ranchi Royals’ captain Tom Boon celebrated his 36th birthday in style as he scored a magnificent hat-trick to avenge his side’s defeat to Hyderabad Toofans with a thrilling 3-2 win in Qualifier 2 and take it to the Hockey India League final at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Royals will meet Vedanta Kalinga Lancers once again in the Republic Day title clash on Monday.

HIL: Boon’s ’trick powers Royals into the final

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Toofans seized initiative by striking home in the fifth minute.
The agile Rajinder Singh entered from the right and perfectly passed it on to an unmarked Jacob Anderson with a reverse stick from a crowded circle.
The Australian completed the formalities.
As end-to-end hockey enhanced the excitement, Royals enterprising forwards’ first big attempt was wasted.
However, they did not have to wait much.

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HIL: Boon’s ’trick powers Royals into the final

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