Ranchi, Jan. 10 -- After an intense 1-1 draw in regulation time, SG Pipers defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 3-2 in the shootout to lift the coveted Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 title. Preeti Dubey (53') and Lalremsiami (16') scored goals over the four quarters for SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers respectively.

Captain Navneet Kaur, Juana Castellaro and Lola Riera scored and Bansari Solanki made crucial saves in the shootout to help SG Pipers win the Final, as per a release.

Hockey India League announced prize money of Rs 1.5 Crore to SG Pipers, Rs 1 Crore for the Runners Up Shrachi Bengal Tigers and Rs 50 Lakh to Third-Place team Ranchi Royals.

Ranchi Royals were honoured with the Fairplay Award. SG Pipers' Bansari Solanki was ...