Ranchi Royals dominate Bengal with a powerful 5–0 win in the Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26 on home turf. The match took place at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda AstroTurf Stadium in Ranchi. The Royals controlled the contest from the opening minute and never lost momentum.
Captain Nikki Pradhan led from the front as Ranchi pressed aggressively and moved the ball quickly. Their sharp passing and repeated circle attacks unsettled Shrachi Bengal Tigers early. Hannah Cotter opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a clean field goal. Beauty Dungdung doubled the lead four minutes later from a penalty corner rebound.
Ranchi continued to dominate the second quarter with confident possession and solid defence. The team created far more circle entries and denied Bengal clear chances. The score stayed 2–0 at halftime due to disciplined defending.
Lucina von der Heyde extended the lead in the 33rd minute with a well-worked goal. Sangeeta Kumari added the fourth goal in the 44th minute, lifting the home crowd. Von der Heyde struck again in the 57th minute from a penalty corner to complete the rout.
The convincing victory strengthens Ranchi Royals’ position in the league and boosts team confidence ahead of upcoming matches.
