(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Master Paints Reach Pink Polo Cup Final After Thrilling Win Over Rijas/Din Polo
October 16, 2025 | Lahore
The Lahore Smart City Pink Polo Cup 2025 witnessed high-octane polo action on Wednesday as Master Paints clinched a nail-biting 7.5–6 victory over Rijas/Din Polo to book their place in the main final at the Jinnah Polo Fields, Lahore.
A lively crowd, including Jinnah Polo Fields Secretary Major (R) Adil Rao and several veteran polo players, enjoyed an exhilarating display of top-tier polo and sportsmanship.
Master Paints Edge Past Rijas/Din Polo
Master Paints started strong, dominating the early chukkas before facing a fierce comeback from Rijas/Din Polo in the closing stages. Star player Agha Musa Ali Khan led the charge with four stunning goals, while Bilal Haye added three crucial strikes. The team also enjoyed a 0.5-goal handicap advantage that ultimately proved decisive.
For Rijas/Din Polo, Raja Samiullah was in fine form, netting four goals, while Faisal Shehzad and Sheikh Muhammad Farhad contributed one goal each.
Master Paints Black Secure Spot in Subsidiary Final
In another thrilling clash, Master Paints Black outclassed The Townhouse with a commanding 10–4 win to qualify for the subsidiary final. The team displayed remarkable coordination and precision throughout the match.
Bilal Hayat Noon was the star performer, scoring five outstanding goals. He received strong support from Raja Temur Nadeem and Emilia Garibay, who netted two goals each, while Sufi Hashim added one more.
Despite a valiant effort, The Townhouse couldn’t match the intensity of their opponents. Omar Asjad Malhi scored three goals, while Syed Turab Rizvi added one for his side.
Match Summary
Main Final Qualifier:
Master Paints beat Rijas/Din Polo 7.5–6
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Master Paints: Agha Musa Ali Khan (4), Bilal Haye (3), 0.5 handicap advantage
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Rijas/Din Polo: Raja Samiullah (4), Faisal Shehzad (1), Sheikh Muhammad Farhad (1)
Subsidiary Final Qualifier:
Master Paints Black beat The Townhouse 10–4
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Master Paints Black: Bilal Hayat Noon (5), Raja Temur Nadeem (2), Emilia Garibay (2), Sufi Hashim (1)
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The Townhouse: Omar Asjad Malhi (3), Syed Turab Rizvi (1)
