Overview
- After a 0-0 regulation in Ranchi, Shrachi Bengal Tigers won 7-6 in sudden death to take the shootout.
- The result delivered the bonus point that confirmed their place in the Jan. 10 title match against table-topping SG Pipers.
- SG Pipers named nine Indian starters for the game, the maximum permitted under current league regulations.
- Head coach Sofie Gierts and captain Navneet Kaur said the selection underscored trust in India’s talent and the team’s development-first approach.
- SGSE leadership called on Hockey India to change rules next season to allow teams to field 11 Indian players if they choose.