LAHORE: Master Paints sealed their spot in the main final after edging past Rijas/Din Polo 7.5–6 in a nail-biting contest at the ongoing Lahore Smart City Pink Polo Cup 2025 at the Jinnah Polo Fields on Wednesday.
The day’s proceedings drew an enthusiastic crowd, including Jinnah Polo Fields Secretary Major (R) Adil Rao and several former polo players, who witnessed a thrilling display of skill and horsemanship.
MASTER PAINTS EDGE PAST RIJAS/DIN POLO 7.5–6
Master Paints booked their place in the Lahore Smart City Pink Polo Cup 2025 final after a thrilling 7.5–6 victory over Rijas/Din Polo. Master Paints dominated the early chukkas but faced stiff resistance from Rijas/Din Polo in the closing stages.
Star player Agha Musa Ali Khan was the standout performer for Master Paints, scoring four impressive goals, while Bilal Haye added three. The team also benefited from a 0.5-goal handicap advantage. For Rijas/Din Polo, Raja Samiullah fought valiantly, scoring four goals, while Faisal Shehzad and Sheikh Muhammad Farhad contributed one goal apiece.
MASTER PAINTS BLACK THUMP THE TOWNHOUSE 10–4 TO REACH SUBSIDIARY FINAL
Master Paints Black delivered a commanding performance to outclass The Townhouse 10–4 to secure their place in the subsidiary final. Displaying exceptional teamwork and precision, Master Paints Black dominated from the opening chukka, maintaining relentless pressure on their opponents.
Bilal Hayat Noon was in sublime form, spearheading his side’s attack with a remarkable five-goal haul. He was ably supported by Raja Temur Nadeem and Emilia Garibay, who contributed two goals each, while the energetic Sufi Hashim added one to complete the tally.
Despite The Townhouse’s spirited effort, they struggled to contain the pace and coordination of the Master Paints Black quartet. For The Townhouse, experienced player Omar Asjad Malhi stood out with three fine goals, while Syed Turab Rizvi chipped in with one.
MATCH SUMMARY
Main Final Qualifier: Master Paints beat Rijas/Din Polo 7.5–6
Master Paints: Agha Musa Ali Khan (4), Bilal Haye (3), 0.5 handicap advantage.
Rijas/Din Polo: Raja Samiullah (4), Faisal Shehzad (1), Sheikh Muhammad Farhad (1).
Subsidiary Final Qualifier: Master Paints Black beat The Townhosue 10–4
Master Paints Black: Bilal Hayat Noon (5), Raja Temur Nadeem (2), Emilia Garibay (2), Sufi Hashim (1).
The Townhouse: Omar Asjad Malhi (3), Syed Turab Rizvi (1)
