Jaipur Claims 11th Season Title by Defeating Nahargarh
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Jaipur, March 16 (NationPress) showcased an impressive display in the concluding match of the Shree Cement Cup at RPC Ground, triumphing over Nahargarh with a score of 9 goals to 4½, thus clinching their 11th title of the season. Under the leadership of HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, who netted seven goals, Jaipur asserted their dominance right from the start and maintained control throughout the match, finishing with a strong performance.
The game commenced with Nahargarh possessing a ½-goal handicap advantage, but it didn't take long for Jaipur to seize command. HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh initiated the scoring with an early field goal and quickly followed up with another, establishing a lead for Jaipur. With relentless momentum, he completed a hat-trick shortly after, reinforcing Jaipur's stronghold. Just before halftime, Pratap Singh Kanota added another field goal, bringing Jaipur’s tally to four.
In the second half, Nahargarh regrouped effectively, with Tarun Bilwal managing to breach Jaipur's defense for their first field goal. However, Jaipur swiftly countered as HH Padmanabh Singh notched another goal to extend the lead. Vishal Singh Rathore then executed a successful attacking move for Nahargarh, narrowing the gap slightly, but Jaipur closed the chukker with another goal from HH Maharaja Padmanabh Singh, finishing halftime with a score of Jaipur 6 – Nahargarh 2½.
During the third chukker, Nahargarh aimed to close the score early when Tarun Bilwal scored again, bringing their score to 3½. Yet, Jaipur quickly responded with Pratap Singh Kanota, who scored to extend their advantage. Following that, HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh added his sixth goal, giving Jaipur a commanding lead heading into the final chukker.
The last period mirrored the previous pattern, with Jaipur maintaining control. HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh scored again, bringing Jaipur's total to nine goals. Nahargarh managed a penalty conversion, increasing their score to 4½, but Jaipur's defense held firm despite late attempts from Vishal Singh Rathore, securing the victory.
HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh led the scoring for Jaipur with seven goals, while Pratap Singh Kanota contributed two. For Nahargarh, Tarun Bilwal scored twice, and Vishal Singh Rathore added one through a penalty.