Ranchi, Jan. 26 -- The inaugural edition of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 came to an end with Odisha Warriors lifting the title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the Final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.

Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (20', 56') gave the Warriors the lead in the second quarter but Penny Squibb (28') equalised for Soorma soon after. However, Rutuja found the back of the net again as the game came to a close and sealed the victory for the Warriors, as per a press release from HIL.

It was a high-intensity clash right from the starting whistle with Odisha Warriors' Freeke Moes making the first circle entry while JSW Soorma Hockey Club con...