Pankaj Advani pockets 14th World title

Adelaide: India’s most successful cueist Pankaj Advani on Sunday added another feather to his cap by winning the IBSF World Billiards Championship outplaying his opponent in the final to take his world title count to 14.

Advani, 30, left the spectators spellbound with his prolific play and indisputable mastery over the 3-ball game, demolishing Singapore’s Peter Gilchrist by 1168 points.

On lifting his 14th world crown in style, the Indian ace said, “I was determined to get even with Peter (Gilchrist) after losing the point format final to him. A productive chat with my sports psychologist brother Shree and a good night’s sleep did the trick. We discussed my strategies and mental approach the night before the big final and it all panned out perfectly.”

Result:

Pankaj Advani (India) defeated Peter Gilchrist (Singapore) 2408 – 1240 (final of Time format)

Breaks: Pankaj Advani (127, 360, 301, 284, 124, 101, 106, 171, 114, 430*), Peter Gilchrist (102, 156, 249, 107, 198).