Kumar Bahukhandi
Players from Rajdhani Royals, in blue, and Mainpat Titans, in white and red, contest possession during their Chhattisgarh Hockey League match in Raipur on Sunday, October 25, 2026, which Mainpat win 5–2. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
Mohit Nayak wins twin honours for Mainpat, while Chirag’s hat-trick powers Nyaydhani Knights to a 4–1 victory over Bailadila Bulls in the Chhattisgarh Hockey League.
Key Highlights
- Mainpat Titans defeat Rajdhani Royals 5–2 in the league’s seventh match.
- The defeat leaves Rajdhani Royals’ semi-final hopes hanging by a thread.
- Mohit Nayak earns both Striker of the Match and Player of the Match awards.
- Nyaydhani Knights secure their third consecutive victory and a semi-final place.
- Chirag scores a hat-trick against Bailadila Bulls and receives both individual match awards.
- Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu and Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao join other dignitaries to watch the action.
Raipur: Mainpat Titans register a convincing 5–2 victory over Rajdhani Royals in the seventh match of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League on Sunday, October 25, 2026, leaving the Royals’ semi-final prospects severely dented. In another encounter, Nyaydhani Knights defeat Bailadila Bulls 4–1, with Chirag’s hat-trick securing their third successive win and a place in the semi-finals.
Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, Deputy Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Arun Sao, MP Kamlesh Jangde, former minister Mahesh Gagda and former international hockey player Neeta Dumre attend the matches and present awards to outstanding performers.
Sao visits the hockey stadium for the third consecutive day despite his other engagements.
Mainpat Break Through After a Cautious Start
Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao presents Mainpat Titans’ Mohit Nayak with the Striker of the Match award as Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu holds the Player of the Match trophy and prize cheque following the Chhattisgarh Hockey League encounter in Raipur on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
The opening quarter of the Mainpat Titans–Rajdhani Royals encounter produces relatively few attacking opportunities, with both teams spending much of the period exchanging possession in midfield.
Mainpat increase the tempo towards the end of the quarter. Manish Watti converts an opportunity inside the circle to put the Titans ahead.
The Royals respond through Aniket, who finishes a move created by Roshan’s pass from outside the circle.
Around 30 seconds later, Roshan beats Mainpat goalkeeper Alfaz Khan and finds the net, but the effort is disallowed.
Sandeep Restores Lead, Roshan Produces Standout Finish
A Mainpat Titans player strikes the ball during the team’s 5–2 victory over Rajdhani Royals in the Chhattisgarh Hockey League in Raipur on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
Sandeep Thakur receives an excellent pass from midfield and scores to give Mainpat a 2–1 advantage at half-time.
The Royals subsequently produce one of the match’s most memorable attacking moves. Lalit sends a long aerial pass towards Roshan, who converts the opportunity to bring his side level.
Mainpat respond again, with Mohit Nayak scoring through a reverse flick to restore their advantage.
Royals Fail to Capitalise on Penalty Corners
A Mainpat Titans player carries the ball forward under pressure from a Rajdhani Royals opponent during their Chhattisgarh Hockey League encounter in Raipur on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
Prince adds another goal as Mainpat exploit weaknesses in the Royals’ play and move 4–2 ahead. The Titans eventually finish with a 5–2 victory.
Rajdhani struggle to mount a sustained response, with their inability to convert penalty corners proving particularly costly. They fail to score from those opportunities and are unable to recover.
The defeat leaves their route to the semi-finals almost closed.
Mohit Nayak receives both the Striker of the Match and Player of the Match awards for his performance.
Chirag’s Hat-Trick Takes Nyaydhani into Semi-Finals
A Rajdhani Royals player controls the ball during the team’s Chhattisgarh Hockey League match against Mainpat Titans in Raipur on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
Nyaydhani Knights continue their unbeaten run with a commanding 4–1 victory over Bailadila Bulls.
The Knights have now won all three of their matches and move to the top of the points table, securing their semi-final berth.
Drag-flicker Chirag leads the scoring with a hat-trick, while Jaskaran Singh nets the Bulls’ only goal.
Bailadila remain without a victory and continue to occupy the lower section of the standings.
Chirag’s decisive contribution earns him both Striker of the Match and Player of the Match honours.
October 26 Fixtures
Sanskardhani Strikers face Bailadila Bulls on Monday, October 26, while Chakradhar Champions take on Mainpat Titans.
