Jaipur, 14 March (H.S.): The Jaipur Polo Team unleashed a ferocious display on Saturday, demolishing Jaigarh 6-2 in the semifinals to clinch a coveted spot in the Shree Cement Cup final.From the opening chukker, Jaipur asserted unrelenting pressure, forging a commanding lead by halftime that left Jaigarh scrambling. Despite a spirited third-chukker rally from their opponents, Jaipur's disciplined defense and precise execution sealed a comprehensive triumph.
Masterclass by Chukker's End
Jaipur's first chukker set the tone with superlative riding and positioning, overwhelming Jaigarh early. Kunwar Pratap Singh Kanota struck first, followed by Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh's brace to forge a 3-0 lead.The second chukker amplified Jaipur's dominance through seamless passing and coordination, repelling Jaigarh's advances and ballooning the score to 5-0 at the break—effectively icing the contest.
Resilience Meets Resolve
Post-interval, Jaigarh mounted a cohesive counter in the third, narrowing the gap momentarily to trail 6-2 by chukker's end. Jaipur, however, regained composure in the finale, prioritizing possession and protection to thwart any upset.Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh dazzled with four goals, elevating his two-match tally to 10, while Kunwar Pratap Singh Kanota added a brace for pivotal contributions. This victory propels Jaipur toward a potential 10th trophy this season.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
