Pankaj Advani wins his 24th World Title at the Red Snooker World Cup
Indian cueist Pankaj Advani has won the Red Snooker World Cup. Read more to know the details.
On Tuesday, star Indian cueist Pankaj Advani has achieved his 24th world title when he got succeeded at the IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Cup with a victory over Pakistan’s player Babar Masih in the final stage. Advani won his 11th Asian title last week. He started the final round with a comfortable 42-13 win in the opening frame. Babar drew parity by winning the second round by scoring 38-14. In the third frame, Advani made a foul that only he was aware that he had committed. The 36-year-old Indian player has won the third and fourth in quick succession to go 3-1 up.
"Advani shifted gears and then took the next three to be one frame away from getting his hands on his 24th world winner’s trophy. Not going to go down without a fight, Babar brought the match to a precarious situation by winning the next three frames as a strong response. At 6-5, it was touch and go. Babar had found his touch and Advani had more to lose at this point being within striking distance of the finish line. But a classy 32 break off the cue of the multiple world champion put paid to Babar’s hopes", reported News18.
Pankaj Advani said, "I am living a dream. Being away from the table for so long, these two back-to-back triumphs assure me that my hunger and competitive skills haven’t diminished. Very fortunate to win both as I am aware there is still a lot of work to put into my game once I return. Happy to return home tomorrow with two gold medals for my country."
