Soorma Hockey Club claimed their first win in the Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26 (Women’s HIL 2025-26) by beating Ranchi Royals by 2–1 on Monday (January 5). While Soorma Hockey Club have already been eliminated from the tournament, the victory was still important for them to open their account in this season. Meanwhile, the Ranchi Royals are now in the dangerous third position after losing this crucial game, as they now have to look for their luck to book their tickets for the Final of the ongoing Women’s HIL season despite having one more match yet to be played.
Australian Penny Squibb provided the early lead for Soorma Hockey Club with her goal from a penalty corner in the first minute of the game. New Zealand star Agostina Alonso scored the equaliser for Ranchi Royals in the 35th minute with a field goal.
New Zealander Olivia Shannon helped the Soorma Hockey Club to regain the lead in the 39th minute by converting a penalty stroke.
The match was really tight, while Ranchi Royals dominated to earn more circle entries and penalty corners, but failed to utilise the opportunities.
Women's Hockey India League 2025/26 (Women's HIL 2025/26): Soorma Hockey Club vs Ranchi Royals
Final Scoreline: 2–1
Possession: 47%–53%
Shots: 7–6
Circle Entries: 20–30
Penalty Corners: 3–9
Penalty Strokes: 1–0
Women's Hockey India League 2025/26 (Women's HIL 2025/26): Latest Points Table After Match 9
Rank | Team | Played | Won | SOW | SOL | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
1 | SG Pipers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 10 |
2 | Rarh Bengal Tigers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 8 |
3 | Ranchi Royals | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 6 |
4 | Soorma Hockey Club | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 |
