Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup: Jaipur Polo Pip Optiemus Achievers In Thriller To Start Strong

Last Updated:January 22, 2026, 15:47 IST

The side form Jaipur delivered a composed performance to secure a narrow yet well-deserved 7.5–7 victory over Optiemus Achievers in a hard-fought match.

Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup: Jaipur Polo Team beat Optiemus Achievers.

The home season for the Jaipur Polo Team began with a flourish, as they delivered a composed performance to secure a narrow yet well-deserved 7.5–7 victory over Optiemus Achievers in a fiercely contested match at the Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup. Demonstrating resilience, attacking intent, and smart game management throughout all four chukkers, Jaipur held their nerve to clinch the match in a dramatic finish.

Following an initial setback in their opening encounter against Suhana All Stars, where the hosts lost by half a goal, the win against Optiemus Achievers gave Jaipur Polo the momentum needed to advance in the tournament.

Jaipur took early control in the opening chukker, capitalising on their handicap advantage and fluid attacking play to race to a 3.5–0 lead. Lance Watson was clinical in front of goal, while HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur played a key role in linking defence and attack, keeping Optiemus Achievers under sustained pressure.

Optiemus Achievers mounted a strong response in the second chukker, with Shamsheer Ali leading the charge to register three goals and bring his side back into contention. Jaipur, however, maintained their composure and added to their tally, ensuring they retained a slender advantage at 3.5–3 by halftime.

The third chukker saw the contest intensify as Optiemus Achievers continued their comeback through goals from Ali and Daniel Otamendi. Jaipur matched them stride for stride, with Watson once again finding the mark to extend the scoreline to 5.5–4, keeping the match finely balanced heading into the final chukker.

The closing chukker delivered high drama, with Optiemus Achievers drawing level at seven goals following determined efforts from Savir Mehraj Goda and Shamsheer Ali. Jaipur, however, held their nerve in the decisive moments, adding the crucial half-goal to finish at 7.5–7 and seal the win in a thrilling encounter. The victory is one of many expected for the home side during the Jaipur Polo Season, which runs from February 19, 2026, to March 15, 2026.

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