Pankaj Advani wins his twenty fifth World title in Kuala Lumpur

Pankaj Advani gained his twenty fifth world title after beating compatriot Sourav Kothari 4-0 within the 150-up billiards remaining. Advani entertained the spectators who confirmed up in giant numbers.

Kuala Lumpur,UPDATED: Oct 8, 2022 18:09 IST

By Press Trust of India, By Kuala Lumpur: India’s main cueist Pankaj Advani on Saturday claimed his twenty fifth world title after outclassing compatriot Sourav Kothari 4-0 within the 150 up billiards remaining on the World Championships on Saturday.

Advani maneuvered his cue like a magician’s wand as he entertained the spectators who confirmed up in giant numbers.

In the primary body, Advani made his intentions clear that this title was his from the phrase go. He opened the proceedings with none delay to safe the primary body with a 149 break whereas his opponent, who continues to be in search of his maiden IBSF World title, had but to attain a degree within the 150-up format.

The best-of-seven summit conflict noticed Advani compete fiercely to make sure he accomplished a billiards National-Asian-World golden trifecta in the identical calendar yr for a document fifth time.

The second body went Advanis manner after Kothari didn’t capitalize on the restricted probabilities given to him by his worthy opponent. With the assistance of a 77 break, Advani was midway dwelling with a 2-0 lead. There, Advani turned on the warmth, mesmerizing the Malaysian crowd with some tremendous billiards.

Advanis craftsmanship noticed him make the tournaments highest break of 153 within the third, bringing himself one body away from acquainted glory.

In the fourth body, Advani proved but once more why he’s the person to beat within the 3-ball sport as he put collectively beautiful breaks of 86 and 60 unfinished to place the final nail within the coffin and seal the deal.

Kotharis forgettable remaining witnessed a complete of 72 factors scored by him whereas Advani amassed over 600 factors to defend his title for a fifth yr in a row. Due to the pandemic, the occasion final passed off in 2019 and bought revived after a three-year hole.

An elated Advani stated,”Its a dream to defend a world title for five times in a row. Truly pleased with how I’ve played and won every billiards event I participated in this year. Feel honoured to bring to my country yet another gold medal at a world level.”

Advanis final world title came visiting 12 months in the past in Qatar the place he gained the IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Cup.