Jindal Polo Team Clinch Raffles Sirmour Cup After Thrilling 13–12 Golden Goal Win
In a dramatic high-goal contest, the Jindal Polo Team secured a thrilling 13–12 victory over Jaipur Aravali to lift the prestigious Raffles Sirmour Cup at the RPC Ground.
The match proved to be a rollercoaster encounter, eventually stretching into a golden goal extra chukker to determine the winner.
Jindal Polo entered the contest with a +1 handicap advantage. The opening chukker saw an early goal from Padmanabh Singh for Jaipur Aravali, but Max Charlton responded swiftly with two quick goals to swing momentum in Jindal’s favour. Siddhant Sharma further strengthened Jindal’s lead, while Manolo Llorente kept Jaipur Aravali within striking distance. The first period concluded with Jindal ahead 3–2.
The second and third chukkers were fiercely contested. Lance Watson emerged as Jaipur Aravali’s key performer, netting two goals in the second chukker to keep the pressure alive. However, Jindal Polo regained control in the third, with Siddhant Sharma and Max Charlton finding the posts to take a narrow 7–6 lead. By the end of the fourth chukker, Jindal had extended their advantage to 9–6.
Jaipur Aravali mounted a dramatic comeback in the fifth chukker. Watson once again took centre stage, scoring a hat-trick, while Pratap Kanota added another to put Jaipur ahead 12–10, shifting the momentum dramatically.
Just when the tide appeared to have turned, Jindal Polo displayed remarkable composure. Late goals from Siddhant Sharma, Max Charlton and Venkatesh Jindal levelled the score at 12–12 by the end of regulation time.
The final outcome was decided in a tense extra chukker under golden goal rules. After nearly seven minutes of relentless action, Venkatesh Jindal struck at the 6:50 mark to secure a dramatic 13–12 triumph and seal the Raffles Sirmour Cup title for Jindal Polo.
The match will be remembered as one of the most gripping contests of the tournament, highlighting the growing competitiveness and flair of Indian polo on the national circuit.
Our Thoughts
The Raffles Sirmour Cup final showcased everything that makes polo captivating — pace, precision, resilience and nerve under pressure. Jindal Polo’s comeback in the final chukker reflected both skill and mental strength, while Jaipur Aravali’s spirited fight ensured a contest worthy of a final. Matches like these continue to elevate the profile of polo in India and reaffirm its rich sporting legacy.