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SG Pipers Face Shrachi Bengal Tigers in Women’s HIL Final in Ranchi

Shrachi Bengal Tigers carry a shootout edge over table-topping SG Pipers from their two league meetings.

Overview

  • The title match is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, at Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi.
  • Prize money on offer is Rs 1.5 crore for the champions, Rs 1 crore for the runners-up, and Rs 50 lakh already secured by third-placed Ranchi Royals.
  • SG Pipers reached the final after topping the league stage in a turnaround from last season’s last-place finish, with captain Navneet Kaur leading their scoring on four goals.
  • The Tigers have leaned on penalty corners, scoring seven goals overall with five from specialist Agustina Gorzelany under captain Vandana Katariya.
  • In the final league match on January 8, Ranchi Royals defeated SG Pipers 5-2 as Lucina von der Heyde and Hannah Cotter scored braces, with Navneet Kaur netting both Pipers goals.