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Kalinga Lancers extend unbeaten run in Men’s Hero HIL

Kalinga Lancers extend unbeaten run in Men’s Hero HIL

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers kept their playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 3–2 comeback win against SG Pipers, while table-toppers Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten streak with a shootout victory over Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons in Sunday’s Men’s Hero Hockey India League action at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. In a tense pool-stage encounter, Shrachi Bengal Tigers overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat SG Pipers. The Pipers struck early through Dilraj Singh in the fourth minute and doubled their advantage after halftime when Tomas Domene’s penalty-corner effort deflected into the net. The Tigers’ response was swift and decisive in the closing stages of the third quarter. Jugraj Singh converted from a penalty corner in the 45th minute before Abhishek followed up seconds later with a well-controlled finish to restore parity. Riding the momentum, the Tigers completed the turnaround in the 48th minute as Affan Yousuf capitalised on a quick counter-attack to score the winning goal. The victory keeps Shrachi Bengal Tigers mathematically in contention for a top-four finish. Lancers stay perfect after shootout drama …

SG Pipers clinch Women’s HIL 2025–26 title

SG Pipers clinch Women’s HIL 2025–26 title

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SG Pipers were crowned champions of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 after defeating Shrachi Bengal Tigers 3-2 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at Ranchi on Friday. The closely fought final saw both teams trade goals before SG Pipers held their nerve in the decisive shootout to lift the title. Shrachi Bengal Tigers struck first in the 16th minute when Lalremsiami finished clinically after being picked out inside the circle by Sushila Chanu. The Tigers carried a slender advantage into halftime, having created further chances through penalty corners without adding to the scoreline. SG Pipers responded with sustained pressure after the break, forcing the Tigers’ defence into repeated interventions. Their persistence paid off in the 53rd minute when Preeti Dubey’s backhand effort deflected off the goalkeeper’s stick and rolled into the net to restore parity. With neither side able to find a winner in regulation time, the championship was decided in a shootout. Solanki shines as SG Pipers seal title In the shootout, SG Pipers captain Navneet Kaur, Juana …

Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC past Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC past Shrachi Bengal Tigers

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HIL GC produced a clinical attacking display to defeat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Kane Russell starred with a hat-trick as HIL GC capitalised on penalty corners and late opportunities to seal a deserved victory. The Tigers struck first through captain Jugraj Singh, who converted a penalty stroke in the 12th minute following sustained pressure. HIL GC responded strongly in the second quarter, scoring twice in quick succession. Sam Ward equalised with a deft touch before Russell followed up moments later with a powerful drag-flick to put his side ahead. Second-half surge defines both encounters HIL GC extended their advantage after the break as Russell added another penalty corner goal, before Sudeep Chirmako found the net from open play to make it 4-1. The Tigers mounted a brief comeback in the 40th minute, with Tom Grambusch scoring from a penalty corner and Christopher Ruhr converting a rebound to reduce the deficit. However, Russell completed his hat-trick soon …

Soorma Hockey Club ends Women’s HIL campaign with a win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Soorma Hockey Club ends Women’s HIL campaign with a win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

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Soorma Hockey Club concluded their Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26 season on a positive note with a hard-fought 3–2 win over finalists Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. Although the fixture had no bearing on the final standings, with Soorma already out of contention and the Tigers assured of a place in the title clash, both sides produced an intense and competitive contest. Sonam delivered a standout performance for Soorma and was named Player of the Match for her influential role in the victory. Soorma set the tempo early, pressing aggressively and keeping the Tigers under sustained pressure. Their attacking intent was rewarded in the 10th minute when Sonam capitalised from close range to give the Ranchi-based side a deserved lead. The Tigers attempted to respond through phases of possession but were unable to breach Soorma’s disciplined defensive structure before the break. The Tigers found their equaliser in the third quarter through league top-scorer Agustina Gorzelany, who converted a penalty corner to restore parity. …

Shrachi Bengal Tigers Edge SG Pipers in Shootout to Seal Women’s HIL Final Spot

Shrachi Bengal Tigers Edge SG Pipers in Shootout to Seal Women’s HIL Final Spot

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers booked their place in the Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26 final after edging past SG Pipers 0-0 (7-6) in a tense sudden-death shootout in Ranchi on Monday. The result earned the Tigers a crucial bonus point and set up a repeat clash against the Pipers in the summit showdown. In a striking repeat of their earlier league meeting, the contest once again ended goalless in regulation time before being decided in sudden death. While the outcome was decisive for the Tigers, the match carried little consequence for SG Pipers, who had already secured qualification for the final thanks to their commanding position at the top of the standings. Both teams began with intent in an evenly matched first quarter, trading early attacks. Shrachi Bengal Tigers earned an early penalty corner but failed to convert, while the Pipers responded with sustained possession and circle entries without finding a breakthrough. Goalkeepers dominate as shootout decides outcome The second and third quarters saw the Tigers apply consistent pressure, only to be denied repeatedly by SG …

Ranchi Royals hammer Shrachi Bengal Tigers 5–0 in commanding Hero HIL win

Ranchi Royals hammer Shrachi Bengal Tigers 5–0 in commanding Hero HIL win

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Ranchi Royals delivered a dominant all-round performance to secure a comprehensive 5–0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in their second outing of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. The home side took early control of the contest, dictating possession and creating sustained pressure inside the opposition circle. Their intent was reflected in the opening half alone, during which they registered 17 circle entries. After an early penalty corner went begging, the breakthrough arrived in the 10th minute when Hannah Cotter finished neatly after a well-worked move down the left flank. Ranchi Royals doubled their advantage four minutes later from a penalty corner situation. Lucina von der Heyde’s initial effort was blocked, but Beauty Dungdung reacted quickest to the rebound to make it 2–0. Shrachi Bengal Tigers struggled to cope with the pace and width of the Royals’ attack, though goalkeeper Jennifer Rizzo produced a pair of important saves late in the second quarter to prevent further damage before the …

Women’s HIL 2025: Gorzelany guides Bengal Tigers to win over Soorma Hockey Club | Sport-others News

Women’s HIL 2025: Gorzelany guides Bengal Tigers to win over Soorma Hockey Club | Sport-others News

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During the mini-auction before Women’s Hockey India League, Shrachi Bengal Tigers spent 42 lakhs on Argentine player Agustina Gorzelany and the reasoning behind the decision was evident in their season opener against Soorma Hockey Club on Monday. In a game dominated by Soorma in terms of circle penetrations, possession and penalty corners won, it was Gorzelany’s 11th minute strike that was the differentiator between the win and loss. Bengal Tigers won 1-o to start their campaign with full three points. Soorma had 28 circle entries and won 13 penalty corners but failed to breach the astute defence of Bengal Tigers. The match started as the battle of midfields with Soorma being the dominant team with their constant forays in the Tigers’ shooting circle. However, they failed to take their chances. When they got a chance, Tigers attacked down the wings and won a penalty corner in the 11th minute. Gorzelany stepped up to take the flick and her powerful flick went right of an onrushing Nisha leaving goalkeeper Savita Punia rooted to her spot. After …

Women’s HIL 2025: Gorzelany guides Bengal Tigers to win over Soorma Hockey Club | Sport-others News

Women’s Hockey India League 2025: Gorzelany guides Bengal Tigers to win over Soorma Hockey Club | Sport-others News

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During the mini-auction before Women’s Hockey India League, Shrachi Bengal Tigers spent 42 lakhs on Argentine player Agustina Gorzelany and the reasoning behind the decision was evident in their season opener against Soorma Hockey Club on Monday. In a game dominated by Soorma in terms of circle penetrations, possession and penalty corners won, it was Gorzelany’s 11th minute strike that was the differentiator between the win and loss. Bengal Tigers won 1-o to start their campaign with full three points. Soorma had 28 circle entries and won 13 penalty corners but failed to breach the astute defence of Bengal Tigers. The match started as the battle of midfields with Soorma being the dominant team with their constant forays in the Tigers’ shooting circle. However, they failed to take their chances. When they got a chance, Tigers attacked down the wings and won a penalty corner in the 11th minute. Gorzelany stepped up to take the flick and her powerful flick went right of an onrushing Nisha leaving goalkeeper Savita Punia rooted to her spot. After …

Shrachi Bengal Tigers Edge SG Pipers in Shootout to Seal Women’s HIL Final Spot

Shrachi Bengal Tigers edge JSW Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in Women’s Hero HIL

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers began their Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 campaign with a narrow but hard-earned 1-0 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. The match was decided by an 11th-minute penalty corner conversion from Agustina Gorzelany, whose powerful drag flick found the bottom corner to give the Tigers an early advantage. Despite sustained attacking pressure from Soorma Hockey Club over the remaining three quarters, the Tigers’ disciplined defence ensured the opening goal was enough to secure all three points. The contest opened with an intense midfield battle, with both sides cautious in possession. Soorma gradually grew into the game and began making regular entries into the Tigers’ circle, though they struggled to create clear shooting opportunities. Against the run of play, the Tigers earned a penalty corner late in the first quarter, and Gorzelany made no mistake. Soorma responded immediately by winning a set-piece of their own, but Shihori Oikawa’s effort was deflected wide. Soorma dominated territory in the second …