Hyderabad Toofans began their Bhubaneswar leg in emphatic fashion, hammering Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-0 in the Men’s Hockey India League at Kalinga Stadium. Zachary Wallace and Tim Brand starred with brilliant hat-tricks as the Toofans dominated across all four quarters.
Wallace struck thrice in the first half to put Hyderabad firmly in control, while Brand added three goals, including two after halftime. The Toofans were clinical in attack and rock-solid in defence, denying Bengal Tigers despite multiple penalty corners.
The commanding victory underlined Hyderabad’s intent and attacking depth early in the Bhubaneswar phase.