Bhubaneswar, Jan 18: The Uttar Pradesh Wizards on Monday (January 18) defeated host team Kalinga Lancers by 8-6 points in the inaugural match of Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) 2016 at Kalinga Stadium here.
In a nail biting finish, champion striker Akashdeep Singh of UP Wizards clinched the match in the final seconds.
IANS