Hockey India League (HIL) defending champions Ranchi Rhinos will take on debutants Kalinga Lancers here Friday.
Currently third with 24 points in the table, the Rhinos will be aiming to win more matches and move closer to securing a place in the semifinals.
On the other hand, the Lancers will look forward to give a good performance and put in their full effort to win the game to continue the race to the semis. Playing on their home ground with home support, the Lancers will put in their best effort to convert their chances and score an upset.
"Tomorrow is a very important match. It will be very crucial as both teams will contest to win and make their position in semifinals. Ranchi Rhinos are a good team and hence we will see a good game," Lancers head coach Terry Walsh said.
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