Jaipur, Sept. 17 -- Fresh from their successful campaign in the Chinkara Polo Championship, the Jaipur Polo Team opened the Sawai Man Guard Cup (8 Goals) in fine style with a 7-4 win over Aravali Polo Team at the Rajasthan Polo Club.

The victory was shaped by the commanding partnership of team captain Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur and South African star Lance Watson, who combined for five goals - two and three respectively - while alternating seamlessly between attack and defence, a release said.

Angad Kalaan added a brace, carrying forward his strong form from the Chinkara Polo Championship, to secure a confident start for the Jaipur side, the release said.

Aravali Polo Team, meanwhile, had to endure a hard day's play, managing four...