TPL 3.0 Super Six Kick-off: Indian Bank Outclass Southern Railway 3–1
- Dr Prakash Ayyadurai
- Aug 21, 2025
- 3 min read
🎥 Full Match Replay → Watch on i1Sports YouTube
The Super Six of the NUO Clinic Tiruvallur Premier League 3.0 (2025) burst into life at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Egmore, on 21st August 2025. Indian Bank laid down an early marker, overpowering Southern Railway 3–1 in a high-intensity opener that thrilled both stadium fans and online viewers.
Thanks to i1Sports’ professional live stream, hockey lovers everywhere witnessed the drama with crisp visuals and sharp local commentary by Mr. Nandhakumar and Mr. Ritish. The channel — the first of its kind in India for sports live-streaming — is fast becoming the new home for hockey fans online.
🔥 Lightning Start from Indian Bank
The bankers wasted no time. In the 13th minute, B.P. Somanna (No. 14) dragged home a penalty corner to open the account. Just two minutes later, Stalin Abhilash (No. 1) doubled the lead with a brilliant field goal, sending the crowd into raptures.
⚖️ Second Quarter Stalemate
The next 15 minutes turned into a midfield tussle. Both defences tightened up, with Railway skipper Manou S rallying his men, while Indian Bank’s backline stayed compact. No goals, but plenty of bite in the tackles.
🎯 Somanna Strikes Again
If one penalty corner wasn’t enough, Somanna made sure of his brace in the 34th minute, blasting in another set-piece. That made it 3–0, and Indian Bank looked unstoppable.
🚂 Railway Fightback Comes Late
Southern Railway refused to bow out quietly. In the dying minutes, Dinesh Kumar C (No. 10) converted a penalty corner to pull one back. It was too little, too late — but a reminder that Railway will keep fighting in the Super Six.
Final Score: Indian Bank 3 – 1 Southern Railway
🧤 Hero Between the Posts – Man of the Match
While Somanna’s goals drew cheers, the plaudits belonged to Dhivakar R (No. 16, GK – Indian Bank). His reflex saves kept Southern Railway at bay, earning him the Man of the Match award and solidifying Indian Bank’s dominance.
🎙️ From the Dugout
S. Thirumalvalavan (Manager, Indian Bank):
“We wanted to start the Super Six on the front foot, and the boys did exactly that. Somanna’s drag flicks and Divakar’s saves made the difference, but credit goes to the entire unit for keeping composure. This league is testing us every day, and we’re ready for the challenge.”
T. Charles Dixon (Coach, Southern Railway):
“We conceded soft goals early, and that left us chasing the game. But I’m proud of the way the boys fought back in the last quarter. One match doesn’t define our campaign — we’ll regroup and come stronger. The Super Six is all about resilience.”
📊 Stats at a Glance
Stat | Indian Bank | Southern Railway |
Goals | 3 | 1 |
Penalty Corners (PC) | 2 (Somanna 13’, 34’) | 1 (Dinesh 48’) |
Field Goals | 1 (Stalin 15’) | – |
Green Cards | 0 | 0 |
Yellow Cards | 0 | 0 |
Saves (GK) | Multiple saves by Dhivakar | Key stops by Suresh M.G |
📋 Team Sheets
🟦 Indian Bank
Manager: S. Thirumalvalavan
Stalin Abhilash, Santhosh Kumar, Vinodhan V, B. Sathish, Akshayakumar V (C), B.P. Somanna, Heartlin James Anthuvan, A. Kumar, Saravanan Kumar G, Raja A.V, Anand Y, Nakul Malnad, Aryan Uthappa M.T, Silver Stalin S, Sathiyaguru P, Abhishek, Dhivakar R (GK), Subramani M (GK)
🟩 Southern Railway
Manager: Senthil Nathan
Coach: T. Charles Dixon
Suresh M.G (GK), Goutham L, Iyappan, Ramesh V, Janu J, Mahendra Singh M, Dinesh Kumar C, Suresh Kumar G, N. Suresh, Shanmugam P, Manou S (C), Sethu Pandian, Praveen B, Harjeet Singh, Rakesh, Somaiah, Naveen Kumar, Dinakaran V (GK)
🏑 Match Officials
Umpires: Munavar Basha & Krishnakumar
Judge (Scoring): Lakshminarayanan
Judge (Timing): Naveenathakrishnan
Technical Officer: Abdus Samad
Reserve Umpire: Madhusudhan
📣 What This Means for the Super Six
Indian Bank have sent a message — they’re here to dominate. With a strong spine of Somanna, Akshayakumar (C), and Dhivakar in goal, they look like early frontrunners.
For Southern Railway, skipper Manou S and Dinesh Kumar’s late goal will give hope. Expect them to regroup and come harder in their next clash.
🌍 Hockey Beyond the Turf
This match wasn’t just a victory on the field — it was a victory for Tamil Nadu hockey’s reach. With i1Sports’ broadcast setting new standards and thousands tuning in, fans have a chance to put regional hockey on the national and global map.
📺 Subscribe. Share. Support. https://www.youtube.com/@i1sportstv
Because every click is a cheer for Indian hockey’s rise.
Comments