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Jaipur Polo Lifts Kognivera Cup with Commanding 5-2 Final Victory

The Jaipur Polo Team secured the Kognivera Cup with a 5-2 victory over V Polo in the final. After a level first chukker, Jaipur steadily built pressure to take a lead into halftime. A dominant third chukker, led by Lance Watson's scoring, extended their advantage and proved decisive. The team closed out the match with composure to lift the trophy, marking their seventh title of the season.

Key Points: Jaipur Wins Kognivera Cup, Secures Seventh Season Title

  • Decisive third chukker
  • Lance Watson scores four goals
  • Maharaja controls play
  • Seventh title of the season
  • Composed 5-2 final victory
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Jaipur lift Kognivera Cup, securing their seventh title of season

Jaipur Polo Team defeats V Polo 5-2 in the Kognivera Cup final, claiming their seventh title of the season with a dominant performance.

"Jaipur dictated the tempo for large periods of the contest, steadily building pressure and capitalising on key moments to seal a deserved triumph. - Press Release"

Jaipur, February 2

Jaipur Polo Team capped off a strong campaign in the Kognivera Cup with a composed 5-2 victory over V Polo in the final on Monday, showcasing control, discipline, and assured finishing across all four chukkers to lift the title. Jaipur dictated the tempo for large periods of the contest, steadily building pressure and capitalising on key moments to seal a deserved triumph.

The final began on an even footing, with both sides feeling their way into the game. V Polo opened their account early, with Jaipur matching soon after, as the first chukker ended level at 1-1, setting the tone for a competitive encounter, according to a press release from Jaipur Polo.

Jaipur began to assert itself in the second chukker, edging ahead through better ball movement and sharper finishing. A goal in the latter stages helped Jaipur take a slender 2-1 lead into halftime, with V Polo staying within touching distance through determined defence.

The third chukker proved decisive as Jaipur stepped up the intensity. Lance Watson led the charge with clinical conversions, while HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur controlled play effectively, helping Jaipur extend their advantage to 4-1 by the end of the chukker.

V Polo attempted a late resurgence in the final chukker, adding a goal through their attacking duo, but Jaipur remained composed under pressure. Watson added his fourth of the match to shut the door on any comeback, as Jaipur closed out the final at 5-2 to secure the Kognivera Cup.

Lance Watson emerged as the standout performer for Jaipur with four goals, while HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur added one, underlining a balanced and controlled team effort. For V Polo, Vivaan Mehta and Santiago Marambio were on the scoresheet with a goal apiece.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's great to see polo getting this kind of coverage. A well-deserved win. The Maharaja's control of the game was a masterclass. More power to Indian polo!
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Vikram M
Dominant performance! The third chukker was the turning point. They just switched gears and V Polo had no answer. A complete team effort.
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Rohit P
While the win is impressive, I do wish the article gave a bit more credit to V Polo's fight, especially in the first half. They kept it close for a while. Respect to both teams.
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Sarah B
As someone new to following polo, this was a thrilling read! The strategy of controlling the tempo sounds fascinating. Congrats to Jaipur on a historic season.
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Karthik V
Bahut badhiya! 🏆 Seventh title of the season is just phenomenal. The team's discipline in the final chukker under pressure was key. Watson for Man of the Match, clearly.

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