LUCKNOW: The smile was back on Roelant Oltmans' face after
Uttar Pradesh Wizards notched their first win in the
HIL this year, overwhelming their opponents
Kalinga Lancers 5-1 on Thursday.
After keeping things under control in the first three quarters, the home team blew away the visitors in the fourth session at the Dhyan Chand stadium.
More than the victory margin that fetched them a bonus point, it has now taken the Wizards to the third spot on the table with eight points after three matches.
Lancers remain on six points from three games. Now, both teams will play a return match at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.