SG Pipers Eye HIL Title After Dramatic Turnaround, Face Bengal Tigers in Final

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News18•09-01-2026, 15:39
SG Pipers Eye HIL Title After Dramatic Turnaround, Face Bengal Tigers in Final
- •SG Pipers, captained by Navneet Kaur and managed by Sofie Gierts, made a significant comeback from their last-place finish in the inaugural Women’s HIL season.
- •The team secured the top spot in the ongoing edition, winning three of their six games compared to just one win last season.
- •They are set to face Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the final on Saturday, January 10, at Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi.
- •Pipers had two close encounters with the Tigers, losing both in shootouts (3-4 and 6-7), highlighting the challenge ahead.
- •Captain Navneet Kaur attributed the team's success to improved on-field chemistry, experienced players in defense and midfield, and a strong team connection.
Why It Matters: SG Pipers transformed their performance through better chemistry and experience, now aiming for the Women's HIL title.
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