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Delhi, UP Wizards square off in supremacy battle

A thrilling contest is on the cards when Delhi Waveriders take on Uttar Pradesh Wizards in a round robin league match of the Hero Hockey India League 2014 here tomorrow with both the team eyeing a win to jump to the top of the standings.

The match also gives both the teams a chance to test each other’s strength as they are playing against each other for the first time in the second edition of the event.Placed at second position with 17 points from five games, the Waveriders are presently lying ahead of UP Wizards in standings. The Wizards are third in the table with 13 points from four matches. If the Waveriders win on Wednesday, they will go above table toppers Jaypee Punjab Warriors with 22 points in their kitty.

Waveriders captain Sardar Singh said: ‘Uttar Pradesh Wizards is a different team this year as compared to the inaugural season. We are practicing very hard with a focus’ 

Ranchi Rhinos and Mumbai Magicians played out a 1-1 draw. Both goals came from penalty corners. Justin reid Ross scored for Ranchi as Trent Mitton equalised.
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