India beat Pakistan to win Asian Snooker C’ship

India’s leading cueist Pankaj Advani teamed up with Laxman Rawat to demolish Pakistan in the final of the Asian Team Snooker Championship on Wednesday.

Advani drew first blood by putting on a sterling performance against Mohammad Bilal.

After the Pakistani scored the first solitary point and benefited from a foul from Advani, the Indian bounced back to piece together a brilliant break of 83 to seal the first tie of the best-of-five final.

India’s fate was going to be determined by Advani’s partner Rawat’s form and he did not disappoint.

A heroic attempt by Advani got him the pot and India were now just the blue and pink away from lifting the Asian title.

He held his nerve and completed the task of clearing the frame and winning the final 3-0.

India A comprised Malkeet Singh with Ashok Shandilya as coach.

Advani remained the only player to not lose a single individual match in the team event. This title brings up Advani’s second Asian title this season and 8th overall (6 Billiards, 1 6-red and 1 Team Snooker) while it is a first for Rawat and Singh.