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Bangalore Football Stadium: Karishma Shirvoikar scored the first hat-trick of the IWL 2023-24 season to guide Kickstart FC to a cushy 3-1 win over East Bengal at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Saturday.

Kickstart FC, last year's finalists, now find themselves at the top of the table with six points, showcasing their early dominance in the league.

From the opening whistle, Karishma set the tone with constant probing runs down the right flank, exposing the vulnerabilities in East Bengal's defense. While the visitors displayed commendable efforts, Kickstart remained focused, executing their game plan efficiently.