Sunil Chhetri Ties for All-Time ISL Goalscoring Crown with a Stunning Brace against Hyderabad FC

The Indian Super League had Sunil Chhetri return to Sree Kanteerava Stadium and deliver an astounding performance for his side. The star Indian footballer powered Bengaluru FC to a 3-0 win over Hyderabad FC. The legendary Indian striker may have retired from international football, but he has not lost his feat by any means. Not only did Chhetri help his side defeat the visiting HFC, but he also levelled to the record to become the ISL's all-time leading goal scorer with his spectacular outing against Hyderabad.

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Sunil Chhetri Equals Top ISL Record, Becomes Joint All-Time Goal Scorer After Netting Brace vs Hyderabad FC

Sunil Chhetri came in as a substitute in the 57th minute of the competition and turned the tide. In the dying minutes of the game, the former Indian Football captain found the net twice and scored a brace to keep Bengaluru FC in top gear. Rahul Bheke found the gap and slammed the ball into the nets with ease and opening BFC's score count. Chhetri then came in and scored the first goal as a penalty. He did not miss any opportunity to score as he netted another one in the 94th minute.

With the brace scored against Hyderabad, Sunil Chhetri has joined Nigerian striker Bartholomew Ogbeche to become the ISL's joint all-time leading goalscorer with 63 goals. It took Chhetri 157 outings to reach the numbers, while Nigerian Ogbeche did it in just 98 games. One more goal for the Indian striker will put him on the top of the table.

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Hyderabad FC tried to build the pressure and hold the BFC back with their formidable attacking approach. But they failed to convert their shots as one of their attempts hit the bar, and it deflected away. HFC needs to regroup and figure out a way to secure a win and keep themselves on the top of the table to be a legitimate title contender.

The Bengaluru FC are a formidable side and they will aim to carry the momentum from here. Chhetri is just one goal away from making history and surpassing Ogbeche's count, and it could happen soon.