LAHORE (Abdul Basit): The 11th Battle Axe Polo Cup 2025, sponsored by TCL and hosted by the Lahore Garrison Polo Grounds, continued with thrilling action on its second day as Master Paints/Skywell and SEAFA Logistics International recorded commanding victories on Tuesday.
A large number of families and polo enthusiasts gathered at Fortress Stadium, Lahore, to enjoy the high-intensity matches. Club Secretary Major Babar Mehboob Awan and other officials were also present on the occasion.
In the opening match of the day, Master Paints/Skywell outclassed Imperial Polo with an emphatic 8–4 win. Raja Temur Nadeem and Agha Musa Ali Khan were outstanding for Master Paints/Skywell, scoring three goals each, while Ibrahim Sultan added two more to seal the victory. Imperial Polo fought hard but managed only four goals, with contributions from Omar Asjad Malhi, Jorge Alberto Navarro, and Syed Turab Muhammad Rizvi, all scoring one goal each.
The second match featured a nail-biting contest between SEAFA Logistics International and FG/Din Polo. SEAFA Logistics edged out their opponents by a narrow margin of 5½–5, thanks to a dominant performance by Agha Musa Ali Khan, playing in place of Mumtaz Abbas Niazi, as he struck three goals. Col (R) Omer Minhas added two more, while the team benefited from a half-goal handicap advantage. FG/Din Polo showcased impressive skill, with Hamza Mawaz Khan delivering a remarkable four-goal performance and Farhad Muhammad Sheikh adding one, but their efforts fell just short in the final chukka.
MATCH SUMMARIES
Match 1: Master Paints/Skywell vs Imperial Polo
Winner: Master Paints/Skywell 8-4
Master Paints/Skywell Scorers: (Raja Temur Nadeem 3 goals, Agha Musa Ali Khan 3 goals, Ibrahim Sultan 2 goals)
Imperial Polo Scorers: Omar Asjad Malhi 1 goal, Jorge Alberto 1 goal, Syed Turab M Rizvi 1 goal)
Match 2: SEAFA Logistics International vs FG/Din Polo
Winner: Sefa Logistics International 5½-5
SEAFA Logistics Scorers: (Agha Musa Ali Khan 3 goals, Col Omer Minhas 2 goals, Handicap Advantage 0.5 goal)
FG/Din Polo Scorers: (Hamza Mawaz Khan 4 goals, Farhad Muhammad Sheikh 1 goal).
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