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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 …

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 …