SG Pipers beat Ranchi Royals 2-0 in opening match of Women’s Hero Hockey India League

Spirited SG Pipers defeated Ranchi Royals 2-0 in the opening match of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 Season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi yesterday.

Captain Navneet Kaur (27′) and Teresa Viana (46′) scored the goals for SG Pipers. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal won the first penalty corner of the evening for Ranchi Royals. However, the opportunity was squandered as Maria Ortiz’s dragflick was saved by the keeper. 

On the other end, in the 25th minute, SG Pipers won back-to-back penalty corners, but Lola Riera’s shots on goal were denied by the Royals. Two minutes later, Pipers won yet another penalty corner, but this time, it was successfully converted by their Captain Navneet Kaur (27′) with a powerful shot to score the first goal of Women’s Hero HIL 2025-26 season.