Hyderabad Toofans during Hockey India League 2024-25 practice match. Photo: X/ @HToofans Hyderabad Toofans during Hockey India League 2024-25 practice match. Photo: X/ @HToofans Hyderabad Toofans are all set to face Rarh Bengal Tigers in a Hockey India League 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday, 29 December. (More Hockey News)
The HIL is making a return after a seven-year hiatus. The men's tournament is take place from December 28 to February 1, while the women's event is scheduled from January 12 to 26.
As the teams are competing for over a month of action in Rourkela and Ranchi, competing in a double round-robin format followed by the knockouts.
While many teams focused on acquiring drag flickers, the Bengal Tigers made Indian forward Abhishek Nain their top pick.
The team will be led by Colin Batch, the successful coach of Australia. However, the Tigers faced a setback when goalkeeper Pirmin Blaak, a Paris Olympic gold medallist, was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to injury.
gwd slotOn the other hand, Hyderabad secured Germany's Gonzalo Peillat for Rs 68 lakh, making him the most expensive overseas player this season. Head coach Pasha Gademan, who helped Germany to a World Cup win and Paris Olympics silver, sees Peillat’s experience as key.
The team also added Arthur De Sloover, Nilakanta Sharma, Sumit Walmiki, Nic Woods, Zachary Wallace, and Dominic Dixon.
Check the full guide for the Hockey India League 2024-25 HERE.
Hyderabad Toofans Vs Rarh Bengal Tigers: SquadsHyderabad Toofans
Goalkeepers: Vikas Dahiya, Dominic Dixon, Bikramjit Singh.
Defenders: Akshay Ravindra Avhad, Mukul Sharma, Amandeep Lakra, Devindar Walmiki, Gonzalo Peillat, Arthur de Sloover, Jacob Anderson, Sundram Singh Rajawat.
Midfielders: Zach Wallace, Rajinder Singh, Darshan Vibhav Gawkar, Nic Woods, Rahim Aakib Sayyed, Maico Casella, Sumit, Nilakanta Sharma.
Forwards: Timothy Daniel, Shilanand Lakra, Rohit Singh Irengbam, Talwinder Singh, Arshdeep Singh.
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers
Goalkeepers: Atal Dev Singh Chahal, Jamie Carr, Ali Khan.
Defenders: Jasjit Singh Kular, Gauthier Boccard, Sebastien Dockier, Rupinder Pal Singh (C), Jugraj Singh.
Midfielders: Sean Findlay, Yogesh Singh, Jaskaran Singh, Pardeep Mor, Affan Yousuf, Tim Cross, Poovanna CB, Atul Deep, Pardeep Singh Sandhu, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang.
Forwards: Florent Van Aubel, Same Lane, Gursewak Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek.
Hyderabad Toofans Vs Rarh Bengal Tigers, Hockey India League 2024-25: Live StreamingWhen to watch Hyderabad Toofans vs Rarh Bengal Tigers, Hockey India League 2024-25 match?
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
The Hyderabad Toofans vs Rarh Bengal Tigers, Hockey India League 2024-25 match on Sunday, 29 December at 6:00 PM IST.
Where to watch Hyderabad Toofans vs Rarh Bengal Tigers, Hockey India League 2024-25 match?
The Hockey India League will be telecast live on the DD Sports, Sony Sports Network - Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 3 HD, Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 4 HD TV channels in India.
Tickets are free for fans attending matches in Ranchi and Rourkela. Free tickets are now available on Ticketgenie’s web portal and app.goplay