Jaipur, Jan 28 (NationPress) The Jaipur Polo Team commenced their Kognivera Cup journey with a strong and commanding performance, achieving a 10–6.5 victory against Thunderbolt in their first match.

This win was significant for Jaipur Polo Team, offering them the momentum they needed after a less than stellar start to the home season.

Thunderbolt initiated the game with vigor in the first chukker, but Jaipur quickly established dominance, leveraging their dynamic offensive strategies to take a 3–1.5 lead. HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh played a pivotal role from the outset, orchestrating plays and maintaining constant pressure, while Th. Bhawani Singh Kalvi contributed key goals to keep Jaipur ahead.

In the second chukker, Thunderbolt responded strongly, with Samir Suhag and Ravinder Mang attempting to shift momentum in their favor. Their relentless efforts led them to close the half with a narrow lead of 5.5–3, setting the stage for a tightly contested second half.

Jaipur came back decisively in the third chukker, increasing the intensity and controlling the match through structured play and precise finishing. HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh spearheaded the charge with a series of well-executed goals, supported effectively by Kalvi, allowing Jaipur to extend their lead to 8–5.5 as they headed into the final chukker.

In the final chukker, Jaipur maintained their composure, managing the game smartly and raising their score to 10 goals. Thunderbolt managed to score once more, but Jaipur held firm to conclude the match at 10–6.5.

With six goals under his belt, HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh emerged as the standout performer, showcasing the team's strength as the season unfolds.

In another match, Jindal Bedla achieved an impressive 9.5-5 victory over Chandna Polo, continuing their winning streak this season.

Starting with a 0.5 point advantage due to handicap rules, Jindal Bedla quickly found their rhythm, driven by strong performances from Siddhant Sharma and Rao Himmat Singh Bedla.

By the second chukker, Jindal Bedla had built a significant lead, thanks to three consecutive goals from Siddhant Sharma, increasing their advantage to 6.5-3.

In the last chukker, they sealed their victory with two more goals from Siddhant Sharma, ensuring no last-minute surprises.

Overall, Siddhant Sharma scored six goals, while Rao Himmat Singh Bedla added two, and Simran Shergill also contributed with one goal.

This victory follows Jindal Bedla's recent win at the Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup, reinforcing their position as the team to beat in the Jaipur polo circuit this season as they set their sights on the prestigious seven-foot KogniVera trophy.