Lucknow: Two exciting matches were played today at the 43rd All India K.D. Singh ‘Babu’ Invitational Prize Money Hockey Tournament, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end. The tournament is being held at the Padma Shri Mohd. Shahid Stadium in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
In the first match, Punjab National Bank (PNB) defeated Income Tax Ahmedabad with a final score of 6-1. The game started slowly, with both teams searching for scoring opportunities. However, PNB took control in the second quarter, scoring goals to build a lead. Their aggressive play continued into the third quarter, where they solidified their advantage and secured the victory.
- Goal Scorers for Punjab National Bank: Players with jersey numbers 20, 14, 43, 60, and 7.
- Goal Scorer for Income Tax Ahmedabad: The player with jersey number 60 scored the sole goal.
The second match of the day was dominated by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB), who defeated CTC Mumbai 3-1. SSCB displayed an excellent offensive game from the start, scoring a field goal in the first quarter and adding another in the third. CTC Mumbai managed to score their only goal in the second quarter, but it wasn’t enough to break through SSCB’s strong defense.
- Goal Scorers for Services Sports Control Board: Players with jersey numbers 13, 53, and 51.
- Goal Scorer for CTC Mumbai: The only goal for CTC Mumbai was scored by the player with jersey number 53.
More thrilling matches are scheduled to be played in the coming days. Tomorrow, September 22, 2025, the first match will be between Punjab & Sind Bank and Services Sports Control Board, and the second match will be between Petroleum and Punjab National Bank.
