Hockey India League: Jackson's hat-trick helps Rays thump Lancers 4-0

Ranchi: Skipper Ashley Jackson led from the front scoring a hat-trick as Ranchi Rays spanked Kalinga Lancers 4-0 in a league match of the third Hero Hockey India League on Friday. Jackson converted three penalty corners with precision in while Nick Wilson scored a field goal to record the resounding win for the hosts. [caption id=“attachment_2084417” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Players of Ranchi Rays celebrate their goal against Kalinga Lancers during their Hockey India League match in Ranchi. PTI[/caption] Jackson gave Rays the lead in the 11th minute with first of his penalty corner conversions and then doubled his team’s lead in the 32nd minute from another set piece. Two minutes later Wilson (34th) scored a fine field goal before Jackson converted another penalty corner in the 41st minute to give The Ranchi outfit a 4-0 lead which they managed to hold on till the final hooter. By virtue of this win, Ranchi Rays have moved up the points table to the third position. The Rays will next host Uttar Pradesh Wizards at the same ground on Sunday, while the Lancers will travel to Mumbai to take on Dabang Mumbai in a battle of laggards. PTI