Beat Bailadila Bulls 4-1; Chirag scored a hat-trick, experienced Surender made a brilliant penalty corner save.

Raipur. The Nyayadhani Knights' impressive performance continues in the Chhattisgarh Hockey League. The team defeated the Bailadila Bulls 4-1 to register their third consecutive victory. With this win, the Nyayadhani Knights have reached the top of the points table and are considered almost certain of a place in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, the Bailadila Bulls have yet to win a single match.

In the match, played in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Arun Saw, both teams' defenses appeared strong. In a league typically known for high-scoring matches, the match was dominated by defense. Neither team had a chance to score in the first quarter.

Chirag's drag-flick gave him the lead.

In the second quarter, Nyayadhani Knights capitalized on a mistake by the Bailadila Bulls. Chirag opened the scoring with a brilliant drag-flick from a penalty corner. He added another goal before halftime to extend the lead to 2-0. However, Bailadila's Jaskaran deflected the ball into the net, making it 2-1.

In the third quarter, experienced goalkeeper Surendra of the capital made a brilliant save. 2020 Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Surendra kept his team's lead by stopping Bailadila's sharp drag-flick. Chirag then completed his hat-trick with a late goal at the end of the third quarter.

Ketan sealed the win with the fourth goal.

Ketan Kushwaha scored the capital's fourth goal with a brilliant tomahawk shot in the final period of the match. The team won the match 4-1. Chirag was named "Striker of the Match" and "Player of the Match" for his outstanding performance.

Nyayadhani Knights will now face Chakradhar Champions on October 27, while Bailadila Bulls will next face Sanskardhani Strikers on October 26.