Ranchi Rays are set to play Kalinga lancers in a pulsating semifinal of the fourth edition of Hockey India league at the Astro Turf hockey stadium in Ranchi on Saturday.
After a hard fought battle, the top four teams to reach the semifinals are defending Champions Ranchi Rays (37 points), Jaypee Punjab Warriors (29 points), Delhi Waveriders (27 points) and Kalinga lancers (25 points).
Following the first semifinal clash between 2014 Champions Delhi Waveriders and two time finalists Jaypee Punjab Warriors , the next will be played between Ranchi Rays and the first time Semi Finalists Kalinga lancers.
Ranchi Rays have shown phenomenal strength and performance in this league so far. The defending Champions booked their semidinal berth winning seven matches and losing just three. With 37 points and sitting atop the points tally of the HIl. Ranchi Rays have remain unbeaten on home turf so far and will look forward to extend their winning run.
"We are taking one match at a time and our focus for now is on the Semi-Finals. We have played well so far and we intend to continue playing the same way and not complicate things. This is the final phase of the tournament and irrespective of who the opponent is, the team with strong nerves and higher conversion will make it to the Final," said Harendra Singh, Coach, Ranchi Rays.