Ranchi, Jan 1 (IANS) Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter to edge past SG Pipers 4-3 in a shootout after the two sides were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, with Lalremsiami’s sudden-death conversion sealing the bonus point after a pulsating contest.Agustina Gorzelany (6’, 18’) and Lalremsiami (11’) netted goals for the Tigers in regular time, while Lola Riera (10’, 60’) and Sunelita Toppo (59’) scored for …
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Ranchi, Dec 31 (IANS) The SG Pipers put in a composed and disciplined performance to edge past Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in a tightly contested Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) encounter in Ranchi on Wednesday, with the Pipers’ captain Navneet Kaur’s early strike proving decisive as the table-toppers registered their second consecutive victory.The Pipers began on a disciplined note, moving the ball with pace and purpose, and their intent was rewarded early in the contest. Captain Navneet Kaur …
Ranchi, Dec 30 (IANS) Ranchi Royals enjoyed a comfortable 5-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in their second match of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 Season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. Lucina von der Heyde (33′,57′), Hannah Cotter (10′), Beauty Dungdung (14′), and Sangita Kumari (44′) registered goals for Ranchi Royals.Ranchi Royals started the match on a strong note, controlling possession of the ball and creating an array of…
Ranchi, Dec 29 (IANS) Shrachi Bengal Tigers registered a 1-0 victory over Soorma Hockey Club in their first match of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. Agustina Gorzelany’s (11’) powerful drag flick gave the Shrachi Bengal Tigers the lead in the first quarter and despite JSW Soorma Hockey Club’s dominant attacking display, they were unable to breach the Tigers’ stellar defence for the rest of…
Ranchi, Dec 28 (IANS) SG Pipers produced a masterclass of defensive steel and attacking flair to overpower Ranchi Royals 2-0 in the opening match of the 2025-26 Season to open their campaign in style in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.SG Pipers’ rock-solid defence, anchored by Indian veteran Udita, junior women’s team captain Jyoti Singh, and Spain’s world-class Lola Riera, was an impenetrable fortress in the …
Ranchi, Dec 28 (IANS) Navneet Kaur (27′) and Teresa Viana (46′) scored the goals as a spirited SG Pipers defeated Ranchi Royals 2-0 in the opening match of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 Season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.The first quarter of the match was extremely tight with end-to-end action by both sides. Defences were on top as not a single penalty corner was given away in the opening minutes of the contest. Hannah Cotter of R…
Ranchi, Dec 27 (IANS) The second season of the Women’s Hockey India League is poised to elevate women’s hockey standards further when it takes place in Ranchi from December 28 to January 10, 2026. Following the success of the first edition, which featured packed audiences and competitive matches, this season will also showcase India’s best players alongside top international stars in a short, intense schedule. The women’s league will take place solely at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Ast…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) After finishing last in the inaugural season of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) with just two wins, one of them coming in a shootout, and managing only four goals across six league matches, Delhi SG Pipers will head into the upcoming season determined to turn things around and address their struggles in front of goal.Delhi SG Pipers will rely on a composed goalkeeping unit as they look to build a more resilient defensive structure this season. Argentina’s senior …
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Following their third-place finish in the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), Shrachi Bengal Tigers are eager to leave a stronger impression in the next edition, starting on December 28.After retaining key players such as Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Mahima Choudhary, and Jennifer Rizzo, the team established a strong core before investing in the mini-auctions. Shrachi Bengal Tigers signed Agustina Gorzelany for INR 42 lakh, making her the highest-paid player at t…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) After topping the points table in the inaugural season before narrowly missing out in the final, Soorma Hockey Club will enter the second season of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) determined to go one step further and mount another serious title challenge.One of Soorma Hockey Club’s greatest strengths is its goalkeeping department. The team boasts legendary goalkeeper and co-captain Savita, who recently reached the landmark of 300 international caps for India, …