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Jaipur Polo Team Triumphs 10-6.5 Over Thunderbolt in Kognivera Cup Opener

The Jaipur Polo Team began its Kognivera Cup campaign with a decisive 10-6.5 win over Thunderbolt. After a narrow halftime deficit, Jaipur surged ahead in the third chukker with a dominant performance. Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh was instrumental, scoring six goals to anchor the victory. The team displayed strong attacking depth and composure to secure the well-earned opening match win.

Key Points: Jaipur Polo Wins Kognivera Cup Opener Against Thunderbolt

  • Confident opening victory
  • Strong second-half surge
  • Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh scores six goals
  • Team shows composure and game management
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Jaipur Polo Team overpower Thunderbolt 10-6.5 in Kognivera Cup opener

Jaipur Polo Team starts Kognivera Cup with a confident 10-6.5 victory over Thunderbolt, led by standout performer Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh.

"Jaipur remained firmly in control to seal a well-earned win - Jaipur Polo Press Release"

Jaipur, January 28

Jaipur Polo Team kick-started their Kognivera Cup campaign on a confident note as the side delivered a composed and authoritative performance to secure a 10-6.5 victory over Thunderbolt in their opening match on Wednesday.

Showcasing attacking depth, resilience, and smart game management across all four chukkers, Jaipur remained firmly in control to seal a well-earned win, as per a press release from Jaipur Polo.

After a not-so-satisfying run in the opening tournament of the home season, the victory provided Jaipur Polo Team with the momentum needed to move forward with renewed confidence.

Thunderbolt opened the contest with intent in the first chukker, but Jaipur asserted early control, capitalising on their fluid attacking play to move ahead 3-1.5. Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur was influential from the outset, driving play through the middle and applying consistent pressure, while Th. Bhawani Singh Kalvi added crucial goals to keep Jaipur in command.

The second chukker saw Thunderbolt mount a strong response, with Samir Suhag leading the charge alongside Ravinder Mang to swing momentum in their favour. Their sustained pressure saw them close the half with a narrow 5.5-3 advantage, setting up a keenly contested second half.

Jaipur responded decisively in the third chukker, raising the intensity and asserting control through structured play and sharp finishing. HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh led from the front with a series of well-taken goals, supported effectively by Kalvi, as Jaipur surged ahead to take an 8-5.5 lead heading into the final chukker.

The closing chukker saw Jaipur maintain composure and manage the game with maturity, extending their tally to 10 goals. Thunderbolt added one more through their continued efforts, but Jaipur remained firmly in control to close out the contest at 10-6.5.

With six goals to his name, HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur emerged as the standout performer of the encounter, anchoring Jaipur's performance and underlining the team's strength as the season progresses.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone new to following polo in India, this was an exciting match to read about. The way the article breaks down each chukker makes it easy to follow. Thunderbolt put up a good fight in the second chukker, but Jaipur's composure was impressive.
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Aditya G
Solid win, but let's not get carried away. Thunderbolt exposed some defensive gaps in the second chukker when they took the lead. Against stronger teams, that could be costly. The team management needs to work on maintaining intensity for all four chukkers. The performance was good, but there's room for improvement.
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Priyanka N
It's wonderful to see our traditional sports like polo getting such detailed coverage. Jaipur has such a rich history with the game. HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh and Th. Bhawani Singh Kalvi make a formidable pair. Wishing the team all the best for the cup! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The scoreline of 10-6.5 is interesting – the half point must be from a handicap? Smart game management in the final chukker to see out the win is a mark of a mature team. Great to see polo thriving in Rajasthan.
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Kavya N
Brilliant! Jaipur Polo Team is back with a bang 💥. The resilience after halftime was the key. Samir Suhag for Thunderbolt also played well, but our boys were just too strong. Hope they keep this form. When is the next match? Would love to watch it live if it's streamed.

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