Ranchi Royals secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the Women's Hockey India League. Goals from Hannah Cotter, Lucina von der Heyde (twice), Beauty Dungdung, and Sangita Kumari secured the win for Royals. This early success suggests the league, featuring four teams and without a home-away format, may be unpredictable and open, with Royals potentially emerging as early favorites.