Raipur: Bailadila Bulls secured a comprehensive 6–2 victory over Chakradhar Champions to claim a semi-final spot in the Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL).

Coming into the final league fixture needing a decisive result, the Bulls seized the initiative immediately. Anand opened the scoring in the first minute by converting an opening attack with a reverse flick. The Champions faced further pressure when Daleshwar Yadav saved a penalty stroke from Yuvraj Walmiki.

Jaskaran Singh extended the lead by converting a penalty stroke, notching his 7th goal of CHL 2026. He added a third goal via a penalty corner before halftime. Jaskaran converted another penalty corner in the third quarter, while Anand scored his second goal by beating multiple defenders. Gopal rounded off the tally with a goal from a penalty corner rebound, securing a crucial +2 goal difference.

For the Champions, SV Sunil created opportunities, but the forward line lacked coordination. Khogeshwar Bag scored in the second quarter, and Walmiki added a reverse-stick goal in the final quarter, but circle penetrations remained scarce.

Sanskardhani Strikers defeat Mainpat Titans 4-0

Sanskardhani Strikers registered a 4–0 win against the Mainpat Titans in their final league fixture. Ashish Tani Purti scored a hat-trick to raise his season tally to 12 goals.

After a scoreless opening quarter against the tournament’s strongest defensive line, Ashish broke the deadlock in the second quarter with a drag flick that beat Pradeep Mor. Ashish added his second through a similar penalty corner conversion in the third quarter, and secured his hat-trick with another set-piece goal. In the dying moments, Shahrukh delivered a pass for Om Kumar Yadav to net a field goal.

Despite the loss, Mor’s team retains its semi-final berth.

Tournament schedule

Following the conclusion of the league stage, Nyayadhani Knights will face Sanskardhani Strikers on 31 October at 5:30 pm, followed by Bailadila Bulls against Mainpat Titans at 7:30 pm.

The inaugural season of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League runs from 21 October to 1 November 2026 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium in Raipur. Organized by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Chhattisgarh, the tournament features six franchise-based teams—Rajdhani Royals, Bailadila Bulls, Sanskardhani Strikers, Chakradhar Champions, Nyayadhani Knights, and Mainpat Titans. Each squad comprises 18 state players and four national or international players.