India, Jan. 11 -- After finishing the inaugural women's Hockey India League (HIL) fourth and last, SG Pipers bounced back in the second season to lift the trophy by beating Shrachi Bengal Tigers 1-1 (3-2) via a penalty shootout in the final at Ranchi on Saturday.

Preeti Dubey (53rd) and Lalremsiami (16th) scored for the Delhi-based team and 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.

For winning WHIL, SG Pipers were awarded Rs.1.5 crore while Rs.1 crore was handed over to the runners-up. Rs.50 lakh was awarded to third-placed Ranchi Royals.

SG Pipers' Bansari was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament while t...