New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Dragons defeated Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 2-1 in a tight contest of the Hockey India League (HIL) played at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday. The Tamil Nadu team has moved to the top of the points table following their fourth win on the bounce.

Karti Selvam opened the goal for the Dragons just into the start of the second quarter after both teams played a goalless first quarter. The Dragons walked off the first half with a 1-0 lead after Karti was set by Uttam Singh’s aerial pass right near the goalpost for Karthi to tuck the ball inside for his second goal of the season.

Rupinder Pal Singh struck in the 35th minute for the equaliser after the Tigers were awarded the penalty stroke. The Bengal team........

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