HIL: Rarh Bengal Tigers emerges champion with 4-3 win over Hyderabad Toofans in final - Highlights

2' Shilanand Lakra's move

Shilanand Lakra tries to break into the circle but Rupinderpal Singh makes a brilliant interception by taking the ball away.

Kick-off

Rarh Bengal Tigers' Sébastien Dockier kicks off the play with a back pass. 

Time for the Indian national anthem

The grand finale will kick off followed by the Indian national anthem. 

Players have taken the field

Rarh Bengal Tigers in orange and Hyderabad Toofans in white have taken the field at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium. The crowd at the stands give them a rousing welcome! 

Toss

Sumit Walmiki of Hyderabad Toofans wins the toss and asks Rupinderpal Singh's Rarh Bengal Tigers to start the game. 

Starting XI

Soorma Hockey Club wins third-place playoff

Soorma Hockey Club beats Tamil Nadu Dragons 3-2 in the third-place playoff to end the HIL 2024-25 on a high. 

Rourkela buzzing ahead of the final

Hello and welcome

Welcome to the live blog for the Hockey India League (HIL) final between the Rarh Bengal Tigers and Hyderabad Toofans. Stay tuned for regular updates!