Lucknow, Jan 22: Defending champions Ranchi Rays rode on a brace from their captain Ashley Jackson to defeat Uttar Pradesh Wizards 4-2 in a Hockey India League (HIL) match at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here on Friday.
Jackson scored in the 48th and 60th minutes after Sarvanjit Singh (45th) had found the equaliser for Ranchi from a penalty corner. That helped the Rays produce a superb comeback in the final quarter after an early field goal by Ramandeep Singh (4th) had given the Wizards a 2-0 lead. Jackson was adjudged the man of the match.
IANS