Rarh Bengal Tigers have reclaimed top spot in the Hockey India League standings with a late 2-1 win over bottom-dweller Delhi SG Pipers. The win helped Bengal Tigers move one point clear of Hyderabad Toofans with 18 points from nine matches. JSW Soorma Hockey Club, and Tamil Nadu Dragons are also tied on 17 points each with Toofans.
Delhi SG Pipers who were already eliminated have now 10 losses in as many games with just one win in shoot-out.
HIL 2024-25 Standings
Three teams, Hyderabad Toofans, Tamil Nadu Dragons, and JSW Soorma Hockey Club, are all tied on 17 points but differ in goal difference. Rarh Bengal Tigers have reclaimed top spot all but confirming a playoff spot. UP Rudras are on 5th spot but they have a match in hand. They can join Tamil Dragons and the other two teams with 17 points if they win their next encounter. Delhi SG Pipers remain at the bottom of the table without a win so far this season.Hockey India League Points Table
PosTeamPWShoot-outwinShoot-outlossLGDPts1Rarh Bengal Tigers96003+2182Hyderabad Toofans94212+10173Soorma Hockey Club94212+1174Tamil Nadu Dragons94212−1175UP Rudras95004+1156Kalinga Lancers1031150127Team Gonasika93015−1108Delhi SG Pipers100136−125HIL 2024-25 Qualification Scenarios
With three teams eliminated, it is a five-horse race for the HIL 2024-25 playoffs. The win helped Bengal Tigers move a step closer to the knockouts. However, it’s not a done deal yet. Similarly, Hyderabad Toofans, Tamil Nadu Dragons, and JSW Soorma Hockey Club are tied on 17 points each. The last round of matches will decide the fate of the playoffs.
Rarh Bengal Tigers (18 Points)
Qualification: A win in regulation time or in the shootout will ensure a place in the playoffs. A loss could knock them out. Remaining Matches: Bengal Tigers will take on Soorma Hockey Club on Jan 29. It will be a virtual knockout match with the winner ensuring qualification.Hyderabad Toofans (17 Points)
Qualification: Win over Team Gonasika to qualify. A shootout win could also help. Remaining Matches: Hyderabad Toofans will take on Team Gonasika next on Jan 28. A win will help them seal the playoff spot.Tamil Nadu Dragons (17 Points)
Qualification: Likely to qualify for the knockout stage if they beat UP Rudras. Remaining Matches: Tamil Nadu Dragons will face UP Rudras next on Jan 29 for a place in the playoffs.UP Rudras (15 Points)
Qualification: A win over Tamil Nadu Dragons could help them qualify but they will need to watch out for the goal difference as well.
Remaining Matches: Tamil Nadu Dragons on Jan 29
JSW Soorma Hockey Club (17 Points)
Qualification: Need to win their last match to have a chance at qualification.
Remaining Matches: Rarh Bengal Tigers on Jan 29.
Kalinga Lancers (12 Points)
Qualification: Eliminated from playoff contention.
Remaining Matches: No matches left
Team Gonasika (10 Points)
Qualification: Eliminated from playoff contention.
Remaining Matches: Hyderabad Toofans on Jan 28.
Delhi SG Pipers (5 Points)
Qualification: Eliminated from playoff contention.
Remaining Matches: No further matches can impact qualification.
The top four teams will qualify for the knockout stage starting on January 31, and the final is scheduled for February 1, 2025. The last few matches will be critical in determining the final standings and which teams secure their spots in the playoffs.
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