Lance Watson’s masterclass of nine goals propelled the Jaipur Polo Team to a hard-fought 14-10 defeat of Carisill Suhana, securing the Raffles Sirmour Cup and their eighth seasonal crown. The match, played across six chukkers, highlighted Jaipur’s comeback grit in Jaipur.
Carisill Suhana dominated early, leveraging quick counters for a 3-1 first-chukker lead. Jaipur responded in kind during the second, refining possession play and fortifying defenses, trailing only 4-3 at the break.
The pivotal third chukker saw Jaipur ignite, with Watson’s precise charges and Lorente’s synergy yielding a flurry of goals to lead 8-6. This surge set the tone for their resurgence.
Tensions peaked in the fourth as defenses clashed fiercely, stalling the score at 8-6. Jaipur’s cool-headed strategy allowed them to edge ahead incrementally.
Fifth-chukker dominance followed, as Jaipur’s offensive blitz extended the margin to 11-6. A late Suhana rally, driven by Vial and Prado, tested resolve, but Jaipur held firm for the 14-10 triumph.
Beyond Watson’s heroics, Lorente netted four, and Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh one. Jaipur’s winning formula—seasoned play, disciplined execution, and bold attacks—delivered yet another trophy in an unbeaten run.