In an exciting display of equestrian skill, the Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup (8-goal) witnessed two decisive victories on Wednesday in Jaipur. Team Jaipur Leela and Team Jindal Bedla secured comfortable wins, setting the stage for an action-packed tournament.
Team Jaipur Leela's Commanding Performance
The first match at the PPC Ground saw Team Jaipur Leela emerge victorious against Team Suhana All Stars Polo with a final score of 7-4.5. Lance Watson was the standout performer, scoring an impressive four goals to lead his team to success. He received strong support from Padmanabh Singh, who contributed two goals, while Bhawani Singh Kalvi added one to the tally. Mirza Mohmmad Baig also played a crucial role in the team's cohesive effort.
For Team Suhana All Stars Polo, Savir Mehraj Godara and Matias Vial each struck two goals, showcasing their offensive capabilities. The team also included Shivangi Jai Singh and Dino Dhankar as key members. Despite receiving a half-goal advantage, they were unable to overcome Jaipur Leela's dominant play.
Team Jindal Bedla's Overwhelming Victory
At the RPC Ground, Team Jindal Bedla delivered a stunning performance, outclassing Team Trojans with a resounding 11-3 win. Simran Shergill and Siddhant Sharma were instrumental in this victory, each slamming five goals to demonstrate their scoring prowess. Vishwarupe Bajaj chipped in with one goal, and Venkatesh Jindal rounded out the winning side as the fourth member.
Team Trojans, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace. Naveen Singh managed to score a couple of goals, and Alejo Aramburu contributed one, but it wasn't enough against Jindal Bedla's offensive onslaught. Rohan Sundesha and Dhananjay Singh were also part of the Trojans' lineup, facing a tough challenge throughout the match.
Upcoming Matches in the Tournament
The action continues on Thursday with three more matches scheduled under The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup. The first match will be held at the PPC Polo Ground at 12 noon, featuring Team Trojans against Team V Polo. Following this, the second encounter at the PPC Ground at 1 pm will see Team Suhana All Stars Polo take on Team Optiemus Achievers. The day will conclude with the third and final outing at the RPC Ground at 3.30 pm, where Team Aravali will face off against Team Jaipur Leela.
These upcoming games promise to deliver more thrilling polo action, as teams vie for supremacy in this prestigious tournament. Fans and enthusiasts can look forward to high-stakes competition and skilled horsemanship in the heart of Jaipur.
