Jindal Panther wins Shield final at Noida polo estate

Simran Shergill and Siddhant Sharma scored four goals apiece as Jindal Panther defeated Aravali 10–5.5 to win the Jindal Panther Shield 2026 at Jindal Polo Estate in Noida on Saturday.

Naveen Jindal, the team’s patron, added two goals in the final. Gaurav Sehgal was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Aravali’s side included Angad Kalaan, Noddy, JM Juri and Deepu.

The final followed a closely contested league stage. On Friday, Vulcan Polo, starting with a 1.5-goal handicap advantage, beat Jindal Panther 7.5–7. The result left Jindal Panther, Aravali and Vulcan Polo level with one win and one defeat each.

The three teams returned at 10am on Saturday for a shootout to decide the two finalists. One player from each side took five penalty shots from the 60-yard mark; Jindal Panther and Aravali advanced, while Vulcan Polo exited.