DIN/SQ, PB set up title clash in Saad Ahsan Residency Polo Cup
LAHORE: DIN/SQ and PB booked their places in the main final of the Saad Ahsan Residency and Citizenship Polo Cup 2026 after producing impressive performances in their respective semifinals at the Lahore Polo Club on Friday.
The four-goal Pakistan Polo Association (PPA) event, organised under the auspices of the Lahore Polo Club, features 11 competing teams. The two semifinals concluded on Friday, setting up an exciting title showdown between DIN/SQ and PB, scheduled for Sunday, November 15.
In the first semifinal, contested under the American system, three teams competed for a place in the final. DIN/SQ emerged victorious after registering two convincing victories. They first defeated Master Paints/Newage Cables 5-1 before overcoming DAPT 4-2 to secure their place in the championship match.
The second semifinal witnessed an entertaining, high-scoring contest in which PB outclassed AOS/Rijas/Guard Group 11-7 to seal their berth in the main final. PB delivered an impressive attacking display, spearheaded by Ahmed Ali Tiwana, who produced an outstanding six-goal performance. Mohsin Ata Khan Khosa also played a significant role, contributing three goals, while Abdul Rehman Monnoo and Ibrahim Khan added one goal apiece to complete their team's tally.
Despite the defeat, AOS/Rijas/Guard Group fought hard, with Mohib Faisal Shahzad and Hamza Ali Hakeem scoring two goals each. Abdullah Ijaz and Arib Ali Malik contributed one goal apiece.
Lahore Polo Club President Agha Najeeb Raza congratulated the finalists and appreciated the participating teams for their competitive performances. He also expressed his gratitude to the title sponsors, Saad Ahsan Residency and Citizenship, for supporting the tournament and extending their patronage to polo, widely recognised as the sport of kings.
With both finalists demonstrating impressive form in the semifinals, Sunday's championship encounter is expected to provide an exciting conclusion to the competition. In the main final at 3:00 pm, DIN/SQ will compete against PB at Aibak Ground while at the Ground No. 1, Polo Ukhano will vie against Warriors in the subsidiary final at 2:00 pm.
