Ranchi, Jan. 1 -- Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter to edge past SG Pipers in a shootout after the two sides were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, with Lalremsiami's sudden-death conversion sealing the bonus point after a pulsating contest.

Agustina Gorzelany (6', 18') and Lalremsiami (11') netted goals for the Tigers in regular time, while Lola Riera (10', 60') and Sunelita Toppo (59') scored for the SG Pipers.

The Tigers started aggressively with an early circle entry, but SG Pipers absorbed the pressure and responded with swift passing to test the Tigers' defence.

Shrachi Bengal Tigers soon earned back-to-back penalty corners, converting the second through Ag...