For the first match we have Dhruvpal Godara and Gerardo Mazzini as the umpires and Hurr Ali replacing Naveen Jindal.
| Rajnigandha Achievers | Jindal Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Shubham Gupta (-2) | Sameer Mecca (-1) | |
| Kuldeep Singh Rathore (+2) | Salim Azmi (+3) | |
| Daniel Otamendi (+5) | Simran Shergill (+6) | |
| HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh(+3) | Hurr Ali (0) | |
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Chukker 1
The ball for the first chukker has been released, immediately taken over by Kuldeep Singh getting the first goal for his team. 3.34 minutes have passed for the chukker and we have Simran Shergill getting an equalizer bringing the score to 1 all. Pacho leading the way, gets a strong back shot by Hurr Ali. A great defence by Jindal Panthers prevented Rajnigandha Achievers from scoring more.
With a 1 all, the first chukker wraps up.
Rajnigandha Achievers : 1
Jindal Panthers : 1
Chukker 2
The action for chukker 2 has commenced with Daniel getting the second goal right in the beginning. A strong game by both the teams is in full force. We are into halftime for the second chukker, players can be seen changing ponies, preparing themselves for rest of the match.
Players are back, Hurr Ali strikes hard but well directed and the ball rolls out of play. The score is now 3 for Rajnigandha Achievers as Daniel, making no mistake, gets the goal. 30 seconds left for the chukker and we have Daniel bagging the fourth goal for his team!
Rajnigandha Achievers : 4
Jindal Panthers : 1
Chukker 3
The game is now galloping into the third chukker. Simran leading the way gets a back shot by Pacho but despite that, Simran manages to get the 2nd goal for Jindal Panthers. Salim Azmi drags the ball towards the goal post, the necessary push given to the ball by simran Shergill, bringing the score to 3 for Jindal Panthers. The ponies are flying across the ground, in full support for their player. Very close to the goalpost, Daniel successfully gets the 5th goal for his team. This brings us to the end of the third chukker.
Rajnigandha Achievers : 5
Jindal Panthers : 3
Chukker 4
The final chukker is all ready to hop into action. The ball has been rolled by the umpires, Salim Azmi racing to get the goal, followed by Pacho backed by Daniel. We have an injury on the ground. The army ambulance is right on the field and Hurr Ali is given medical assistance as he has injured his elbow. Luckily, no severe injuries observed and Hurr Ali is back in the game with all his strength. The game is in action once again, Kuldeep leading the way backed by Pacho and the balls rolls out of line. Simran goes for a long shot, taken over by Pacho, passing it to Daniel, but we have the hooter for the final chukker.
Rajnigandha Achievers emerge victorious with a score of 5-3.
Rajnigandha Achievers : 5
Jindal Panthers : 3
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