Spirited SG Pipers defeated Ranchi Royals 2-0 in the opening match of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 Season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday. Captain Navneet Kaur (27’) and Teresa Viana (46’) scored the goals for SG Pipers.

The first quarter of the match was extremely tight with end-to-end action. Defences were on top as not a single penalty corner was given away in the opening minutes.