Sabine plonissen

Ranchi Royals enjoyed a comfortable 5-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in their second match of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 Season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. Lucina von der Heyde (33',57'), Hannah Cotter (10'), Beauty Dungdung (14'), and Sangita Kumari (44') registered goals for Ranchi Royals.

Ranchi Royals started the match on a strong note, controlling possession of the ball and creating an array of chances on goal. In the first half itself, the Royals had made 17 circle entries, asserting their dominance in attack. In the fifth minute, Ranchi Royals won the first penalty corner of the evening but couldn't score as Sabine Plonissen's shot was deflected away by the first rusher.