Hyderabad Toofans Dominate with a 6-0 Victory Over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in HIL

In a stunning display of skill, the Hyderabad Toofans triumphed over the Shrachi Bengal Tigers with a commanding 6-0 victory in the Men's Hockey India League. Zachary Wallace and Tim Brand each scored hat-tricks, leading their team to a decisive win. The match, held in Bhubaneswar, saw the Toofans dominate from the start, with Wallace opening the scoring just two minutes in. The Tigers struggled to find their footing, missing key opportunities. This match marks a strong beginning for the Toofans in the HIL, setting a high standard for the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 17, 2026, 21:48 IST

Hyderabad Toofans' Impressive Start in HIL

Bhubaneswar: The Hyderabad Toofans kicked off the Bhubaneswar leg of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) with an impressive 6-0 victory against the Shrachi Bengal Tigers on Saturday.

Zachary Wallace and Tim Brand each netted a hat-trick, scoring three goals apiece, with Wallace finding the net in the 2nd, 17th, and 30th minutes, while Brand scored in the 12th, 39th, and 46th minutes.

The scoring began early for Hyderabad, as Talwinder Singh skillfully maneuvered the ball in the circle before passing it to Wallace, who converted the opportunity effortlessly in the second minute.

Shrachi Bengal Tigers had a chance to equalize in the seventh minute when Sukhjeet Singh earned a penalty corner, but Tom Grambusch's drag-flick narrowly missed the target.

Just a minute later, the Tigers earned another penalty corner, but Hyderabad's goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg made a crucial save against Grambusch's attempt.

Hyderabad Toofans responded with their first penalty corner in the 12th minute. Although Amandeep Lakra's drag-flick was initially saved, Brand was quick to capitalize on the rebound, extending their lead.

In the second quarter, Wallace continued to shine, scoring again in the 16th minute after dribbling into the circle and firing a low shot into the bottom-right corner.

The Tigers had a chance to score in the 19th minute when Abhishek took a powerful shot, but it was thwarted by Bikramjit Singh, the Toofans' goalkeeper.

Shortly after, Ketan Kushwaha's pass into the circle almost resulted in a goal, but Abhishek's deflection went just wide.

With only 20 seconds remaining in the first half, Wallace struck again, dribbling from the right and sending a shot that deflected over the Tigers' goalkeeper.

The third quarter began with a competitive spirit, but it wasn't long before the Toofans scored their fifth goal. In the 39th minute, Arshdeep Singh showcased his skills along the baseline, setting up Brand for an easy finish.

The final quarter saw Brand complete his hat-trick just a minute in, as he capitalized on a rebound from Jacob Anderson's initial shot, sealing the 6-0 victory.