Punjab Warriors pip Delhi Waveriders 3-2 in HIL

TIL Desk Sports/ Defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors edged past Delhi Waveriders 3-2 to jump to the fourth spot in the Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) at the Shivaji Stadium here on Tuesday.

Mink van der Weerden’s successful penalty corner conversion in the 53rd minute turned out to be the winner after Delhi’s Tristian White’s 39th-minute field goal cancelled out Robert van der Horst’s 15th-minute strike.

With this win, Punjab took their points tally to 11 points and leapfrogged Uttar Pradesh Wizards, who have eight points from three matches, while Delhi, with five points from four matches, remained in the sixth and final spot.

Dabang Mumbai are on top of the table with 23 points from seven matches, while Kalinga Lancers are second with 20 points from seven matches. Third-placed Ranchi Rays have 17 points from seven games.

The match between Punjab and Delhi saw the latter, with their brand of Indo-Australian style of attacking hockey, starting on a strong note, penetrating Delhi circle regularly.