Noida, March 1 – Team X delivered a dominant performance, defeating Jindal Panther 9.5–6 in the final of the Jindal Polo Estate Cup on Sunday.
Maintaining a steady pace throughout all chukkers, Team X set the tone early and ultimately secured the championship title.
Venkatesh Jindal, who scored five goals for Team X, was named the Most Valuable Player of the championship match, while Naveen Jindal emerged as the tournament's top goalscorer.
Team X maintained the lead throughout the chukkers, although Jindal Panther kept the contest competitive. Early goals from Venkatesh Jindal, along with a brace from Phil Seller, helped Team X quickly establish control in the initial exchanges.
Naveen Jindal found his rhythm in the second chukker, supported by Simran Shergill, who added two goals, while Sidhanth Sharma contributed one for Team X. At halftime, Team X led 4.5–3, with Jindal Panther still within reach.
Venkatesh Jindal extended his tally in the third chukker, and Sidhanth Sharma added two more to widen the margin. With one chukker remaining, Team X held a 7.5–4 advantage.
Jindal Panther continued to press in the final stretch, with Bhawani Kalvi and the experienced Simran Shergill adding to their total. However, two further goals from Venkatesh Jindal ensured that Team X maintained the lead and ultimately secured the victory.
Reflecting on the win, Phil Seller said: “It was satisfying to achieve this victory after losing to them earlier in the tournament. We had a strong start, and Venky (Venkatesh Jindal) was outstanding today — he fully deserved the match MVP. It's also been fantastic to play the season here at Jindal Farm in Noida.”
