HIL: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers edge past Hyderabad Toofans - Highlights

9' Penalty corner for Bengal Tigers

Sam Lane gets the touch and Zachary Wallace is off balance after getting hit. 

Bengal Tigers get a penalty corner. 

6' Chance for Hyderabad Toofans!

Arshdeep Singh delivers a brilliant pass from the right side, but no player is close to make a contact  to the delivery. 

5' Bengal Tigers steal the ball

Hyderabad Toofans attempt to break into the Bengal Tigers' circle but the formers did well to steal the ball and break into a counterattack. 

2' Hyderabad Toofans enjoy possession

Hyderabad Toofans take early possession of the game. But it is the very early stage of the game, both teams will look to probe each other before coming out of their shell. 

Kick-off

The match begins with Rajinder Singh of Hyderabad Toofans kicking off the play. Rupinder Pal Singh gets the first touch for Rarh Bengal Tigers 

Time for the national anthem

The Indian national anthem will be sung before the kickoff. 

Players have taken the field

Hyderabad Toofans in yellow and Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in white jerseys have taken the field to engage a thrilling contest of HIL. 

Starting XI

Hyderabad Toofans: Vikar Dahiya (GK), Rajinder Singh, Devindar Walmiki, Timothy Daniel, Irengbam Rohit Singh, Arthur De Sloover, Talwinder Singh, Sumit Walmiki (c), Nic Woods, Maico Casella, Gonzalo Peillat

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers: Jamier Carr (GK), Rupinder Pal Singh (c), Abhishek, Jaskaran Singh, Florent Van Aubel, Gauthier Boccard, Sean Findlay, Jugraj Singh, Hayden Beltz, Sukhjeet Singh, CB Pradhan Poovanna

Large crowds thong the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium

Electric atmosphere prevails at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium with people of all ages and all walks of life have thronged the venue to enjoy the action of hockey. 

Hello and welcome

Welcome to our live blog for the Hockey India League match between Hyderabad Toofans and Shrachi Rarh Bengal. Stay tuned for regular updates!