New Delhi: Defending champions Hyderabad Sultans will take on Maratha Warriors in the first Tier I match of the second Premier Hockey League which starts in Chandigarh on January 5.

After 20 league matches, the top two teams will play for the title in a best-of-three finals.

In Tier II, Delhi Dazzlers will take on new entrants Orissa Steelers on the same day. The champions in this division will be decided on the basis of performance in the round robin league.