Ranchi Royals delivered a commanding all-round show to beat SG Pipers 5-2 in their final Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26 match, finishing third overall.
Lucina von der Heyde struck twice, Sangita Kumari added one, and Hannah Cotter sealed the win with a late brace. Navneet Kaur scored both goals for the already-finalists Pipers. After early exchanges, the Royals led 2-1 at halftime and controlled the third quarter. A clinical fourth-quarter surge, including goals from von der Heyde and Cotter, put the contest beyond reach despite Navneet’s late consolation. Their disciplined defence and midfield control ensured a deserved, emphatic league-stage finale.