Jindal Panther celebrate a winning start to the Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup after defeating Team X 10–7½ at Jindal Polo Estate in Noida. (Images: Dynamite News)
Noida: Jindal Panther began their Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup campaign with an impressive 10–7½ victory over Team X at Jindal Polo Estate in Noida on Wednesday, setting the tone for an exciting week of competitive polo.
The opening match saw Jindal Panther establish a narrow advantage before gradually strengthening their position. The team held a 5–4 lead at the end of the second chukker and extended the margin to 8–6½ in the third. Maintaining their composure in the final chukker, Jindal Panther secured a 10–7½ win to launch their tournament campaign on a positive note. Naveen Jindal, Mahakrit Singh, Siddhant Sharma and Simran S. Shergill represented Jindal Panther. Team X featured Gajraj Singh, Pranav Kapur, Salim Azmi and Mahesh Sharma.
The Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup brings together four teams: Jindal Panther, Team X, 1729 Team and Achievers. The tournament features a competitive lineup of players vying for the prestigious title. With Jindal Panther already securing their first victory, the upcoming fixtures will determine which teams advance through the knockout stages.
The action continues on Thursday, October 15, with Achievers set to take on 1729 Team. The semi-finals are scheduled for Friday, followed by the tournament final on Sunday. Jindal Polo Estate is set to host another week of competitive polo, with teams battling for the Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup title.
