Ranchi (Jharkhand)[India], Hockey Haryana and Hockey Madhya Pradesh won their respective matches on the 5th day of the National Women's Hockey League 202 (Phase 1) which took place at the Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hawk Stadium in Marang Gomke, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Saturday Hockey Haryana achieved a thrilling win against Hockey Bengal. ​​In the opening match of the day, Hockey Haryana defeated Hockey Bengal 4-3 and achieved its third consecutive win. Hockey Bengal went out of rhythm in no time as Silbiya Nag (2') converted a penalty corner early in the game. After this, Celestina Horo (19') doubled her lead by converting a penalty corner in the second quarter.Hockey Haryana captain Neelam (20') immediately converted the penalty corner to reduce the deficit, Hawk Bengal was leading 2-1 till half time, Nandani (41') converted another penalty corner for Hockey Haryana. The score was leveled before Shashi Khasa (43') converted. ) converted another penalty corner to help Hockey Haryana take the lead. At the beginning of the final quarter, Pinky (46') scored a field goal to give Hockey Haryana a 4-2 lead. Shanti Horo (51') scored a field goal to create a chance for Hockey Bengal's comeback, but Hockey Haryana maintained their lead and won the game 4-3, Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Hockey Maharashtra, Day's In the second match, Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Hockey Maharashtra 2-1. After a quiet first half without any goals, Hockey Madhya Pradesh broke the deadlock with a field goal by Aanchal Sahu (45') in the third quarter and took the lead.Hockey Maharashtra captain Ashwini Kolekar (50') equalized the score with a field goal just five minutes into the final quarter, however, Swati (54') gave Hockey Madhya Pradesh the lead again with a field goal . They then defended hard to maintain their one-goal lead and win the game 2–1. Later in the day, Hockey Mizoram will take on Manipur Hockey while Hawks will take on Jharkhand Hockey Association of Odisha, also Hockey Association. Odisha defeated Manipur Hockey 2-1, while Hawks Jharkhand defeated Hockey Madhya Pradesh 1-0 in their respective matches played late on Friday evening. All matches of the National Women's Hockey League 2024-2025 are being streamed live on FanCode..