Lahore: Team Balochistan defeated Team Army by 6-4½ in the thrilling final to clinch the trophy at the Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup, sponsored by JS Bank, concluded at the Jinnah Polo Fields. 

Prior to the final, an exhibition two-chukker match between Young Girls and Young Boys teams was held, where the Girls’ team outclassed their opponents with a 4-0 victory. 

Team Balochistan clinched the trophy of the 2025 Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup, played at Jinnah Polo Fields, Lahore – JPF/Allsportspk

The final match between Team Balochistan and Team Army was a gripping contest. Team Army maintained a lead through the first three chukkers. However, Team Balochistan showcased exceptional performance in the fourth chukker to secure the win. 

For Team Balochistan, Raja Mikael Sami led the scoring with three goals, while Ahmed Bilal Riaz, Mumtaz Abbas Niazi, and Lt Col Shahyan Abbasi contributed one goal each. On the other hand, Team Army’s two goals were scored by Raja Samiullah, with an additional two and a half goal handicap advantage. 

The award for the best pony was given to Tatli, owned by Ahmed Bilal Riaz, while the best player of the final was awarded to Raja Mikael Sami. 

In the subsidiary final, Diamond Paints defeated DS Polo by 7-4 goals. 

Lt Gen Farooq Ahmed Khan, graced the occasion, accompanied by JS Bank’s Majid Qureshi, the son of Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman distributed the prizes.

2025 Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Polo Cup Final: Army Secures Spot Against Team Balochistan

Lahore – Army polo team defeated DS Polo by 7½–5 to qualify for the main final of the eight-goal Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup 2025. The tournament is sponsored by JS Bank and organized by Jinnah Polo Fields.

Army to Face Team Balochistan in the Final

Army will now face Team Balochistan in the main final on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The match is expected to be an exciting encounter, with both teams vying for the top spot.

2020 Saeed uz Zaman Memorial Polo Cup: Day 4; Master Paints Vs Newage Final

2025 Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Polo Cup: Day 4 match between Army polo and DS polo teams at Jinnah Polo Fields, Lahore – JPF/Allsportspk

Thrilling Match Against DS Polo

The match between Army and DS Polo was a thrilling affair, with Army securing victory 7½–5. Army benefited from a one and a half goal handicap advantage. Lt Col Imran Shahid scored three goals, while Babar Naseem converted two, and Raja Samiullah added one. For DS Polo, Hamza Ijaz and Sardar Mohsin Atta Khosa slammed in two goals each, while Ahmed Ali Tiwana contributed one goal.

Match Highlights

The match commenced with Army enjoying a one and a half goal handicap advantage. DS Polo opened the scoring, but Army quickly shifted gears, displaying aggressive and skillful polo. Army hammered in three consecutive goals to secure a commanding 4½-1 lead by the end of the first chukker.

The second chukker witnessed an evenly matched contest, with both teams showcasing their prowess. Despite the spirited efforts from DS Polo, Army maintained a solid 6½-3 lead going into the third chukker.

In the penultimate chukker, DS Polo managed to edge closer, narrowing the gap to 4-6½. The fourth and final chukker saw both teams battling fiercely, with each side adding a goal to their tally. In the end, Army emerged victorious with a decisive 7½-5 triumph.