Jugraj Singh netted his first hat-trick of the season as Shrachi Bengal Tigers defeated Tamil Nadu Dragons 5-3 in the Hockey India League 2026 in Ranchi.
The crucial win lifted the defending champions from seventh to fourth in the standings, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Jugraj struck thrice from set-pieces, while Sukhjeet Singh and Abhishek added a goal each for the Tigers.
The Dragons fought back through Adrohit Ekka, Thomas Sorsby, and Blake Govers, but Bengal’s superior execution in key moments sealed a vital victory.