Jaipur Secures 10th Season Title with Victory Over Nahargarh
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Jaipur, March 16 (NationPress) showcased an impressive display in the Shree Cement Cup final held at the RPC Ground, triumphing over Nahargarh with a scoreline of 9 goals to 4½, thereby clinching their 10th title of the season. Under the leadership of HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, who netted seven goals, Jaipur seized the initiative early and maintained their dominance throughout the match, concluding with a strong finish.
The match commenced with Nahargarh enjoying a ½-goal handicap advantage, but it wasn’t long before Jaipur took control. HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh scored an early field goal and quickly added another to extend Jaipur’s lead. He showcased his skills by completing a hat-trick, further emphasizing Jaipur’s superiority. Just before halftime, Pratap Singh Kanota added another field goal, bringing Jaipur’s tally to four goals.
Nahargarh regrouped effectively in the second half, with Tarun Bilwal making an impressive move to score Nahargarh’s first field goal. Jaipur swiftly countered, with HH Padmanabh Singh scoring again to increase their lead. Vishal Singh Rathore then managed to score for Nahargarh, reducing the deficit somewhat, but Jaipur finished the chukker strongly with another goal from HH Maharaja Padmanabh Singh, ending the halftime with the score reading Jaipur 6 – Nahargarh 2½.
In the third chukker, Nahargarh aimed to close the gap early on with another goal from Tarun Bilwal, bringing their total to 3½. However, Jaipur responded promptly with Pratap Singh Kanota scoring to extend their lead, and shortly afterward, HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh scored his sixth goal, providing Jaipur a strong advantage heading into the final chukker.
The final period continued with Jaipur asserting their control. HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh added another goal, raising Jaipur's total to nine goals. Nahargarh managed to score a penalty, bringing their score to 4½, but despite late efforts from Vishal Singh Rathore, Jaipur’s defense held firm, ensuring their victory.
HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh was the standout performer, scoring seven goals, while Pratap Singh Kanota contributed two. For Nahargarh, Tarun Bilwal scored two goals, and Vishal Singh Rathore added another via a penalty.