Jaipur, February 14 – The Jaipur Polo Team staged a remarkable late comeback to secure a thrilling 10-9 victory over Vimal Arion Achievers in the Raffles Sirmour Cup, overturning a two-goal deficit in the final stages to qualify for the tournament final.
The match began with Vimal Arion Achievers applying early pressure. Jaipur trailed 1-2 at the end of the first chukker, but responded with greater composure and sharper coordination in the second, taking a 3-2 lead at halftime as their attacking combinations began to click.
Jaipur dominated the third chukker. Quick ball movement, controlled build-up play, and clinical finishing saw them surge ahead to a commanding 7-4 lead. Lance Watson spearheaded the attack with decisive goals, while Manuel Fernandez Llorente provided crucial support in attack.
The fourth and fifth chukkers saw Vimal Arion Achievers mount a determined comeback. Capitalizing on key opportunities, they narrowed the gap and took a 9-7 lead by the end of the fifth chukker, setting up a tense final period.
The sixth chukker delivered high drama. Jaipur intensified their attack, tightened their defense, and pressed relentlessly. Demonstrating resilience under pressure, they scored three decisive goals while shutting out their opponents, completing a remarkable turnaround to clinch a 10-9 victory and secure their spot in the Raffles Sirmour Cup final.
Lance Watson led Jaipur's scoring effort with five goals, while Manuel Fernandez Llorente contributed four in an influential performance. HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur added one goal, as the team combined experience and attacking flair to secure a memorable win at a crucial stage of the competition.
Earlier this week, the Jaipur Polo Team capped off a strong campaign in the Kognivera Cup with a composed 5-2 victory over V Polo in the final to secure their seventh title of the season.