~ Hockey Karnataka defeated Hockey Maharashtra 12-0 in the women’s category ~
~ Hockey Himachal defeated Kerala Hockey 4-1 in the women’s category ~
~ Hockey Andhra Pradesh defeated Kerala Hockey 4-3 in the men’s category ~
~ Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Punjab 5-2 in the men’s category ~
Chennai, 20th June 2025: On Day-3 of the Hockey India Masters Cup 2025, Hockey Karnataka and Hockey Himachal had an eventful day in the women’s category. Also, Hockey Andhra Pradesh and Hockey Association of Odisha succesfully registered win in their respective matches in the men’s category.
In the first match today, Hockey Karnataka defeated Hockey Maharashtra 12-0 in the women’s team. Prema S (4’, 12’, 21’, 44’) stood out to be the top goal scorer as she scored four goals throughout the match. Manasa KP (29’, 49’, 51’) also scored a hattrick whereas Usha Vinaykumar (2’, 22’) also scored a brace. Captain KK Krithika (32’), Josephine Lore Sequeira (35’) and Neelamma KA (37’) also scored one goal each to take the game away from Hockey Maharashtra to secure second consecutive win in the tournament.
In the second match, Hockey Himachal defeated Kerala Hockey 4-1 in the women’s category. Shalini Kanwar (3’) scored the opening goal of the match for Hockey Himachal followed by Neeta Devi (18’), Anjana Devi (21’) and Pushpa Bhatia (24’) who also registered one goal each. On the other hand Malaialagu (37’) scored the consolation goal for Kerala Hockey.
In the other match, Hockey Andhra Pradesh defeated Kerala Hockey 4-3 in the men’s category. Manikyala Gajula Rao (13’, 15’, 59’) scored a match-winning hattrick for Hockey Andhra Pradesh joined by Prasanna Gudavalli Kumar (23’) who also scored one goal for his side. On the other side, Binu CP (6’, 34’) scored a couple of goals whereas Sayo VS (41’) also scored one goal for Kerala Hockey but fell just short to be on the winning side.
In the last match of the day, Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Punjab 5-2 in the men’s category. Dharam Pal Singh (17’) and Ram Saran (22’) scored for Hockey Punjab. In response, Anil Kullu (33’, 37’) scored two goals whereas Captain Lajrus Barla (18’), Sunil Lakra (30’) and Rajat Kumar Minz (45’) also contributed with one goal each to register another victory in the tournament.
