TTS Report :
The opening day of the 11th Battle Axe Polo Cup 2025 (2 to 6 Goal) produced fast-paced, high-scoring action at the historic Cavalry Polo Field, where Diamond Paints/Din Polo and Team Balochistan emerged victorious in two thrilling encounters.
In the first match of the opening day, Diamond Paints/Din Polo edged Indus Polo 9–7 in a nail-biting finish. Raja Jalal Arsalan was the standout striker of the match with superb five goals, repeatedly breaking through the Indus defence, while Mir Huzaifa Ahmed provided crucial support with fabulous four goals.
Despite a spirited performance from Indus Polo, particularly the goal-scoring efforts of Bilal Haye (3 goals), Ibrahim Khalial (2 goals), Mohammad Ali Malik (2 goals) and Pir Danish (1 goal), Diamond Paints/Din Polo maintained their edge through disciplined team play and timely strikes, thus emerging as winners by 9-7.
In the second match of the opening day, Team Balochistan delivered a commanding performance to defeat Sula Polo by 9–5½, combining attacking aggression with tactical precision.
Raja Mekayial Sami was unstoppable throughout the match, scoring six times in the opening exchanges and setting the tone for Balochistan’s victory. Ahmed Bilal Riaz added another well-taken field goal, while Col Shayan Manzoor Abbasi hammered home a powerful 60-yarder and Umar Ashfaq successfully converted a 30-yard penalty to seal Balochistan’s dominance.
Sula Polo showed resilience with scattered scoring across all four chukkers, including notable efforts from Suleman Baber Aziz with two impressive goals while Saim Abbas, Sub Shahzad and Hamza Ijaz, converting one goal apiece. However, despite their efforts and a half goal handicap advantage, they were unable to contain the continuous pressure from Balochistan, and lost the match by 5½-
