Pankaj Advani Reaches Final Of IBSF World Billiards Championship

Pankaj vani edged closer to his 28th world title, securing a spot in final of IBSF World Billiards Championship (150-up format) with a 4-2 win over fellow Indian Sourav Kothari in Doha on Friday.

match, an all-Indian affair, showcased high-quality billiards as vani, 27-time world champion, me a strong start to clinch opening frame in semifinal.

Kothari responded by taking second frame to level score.

However, vani shifted into top gear and showcased his unmatched precision and tactical brilliance to claim next two frames and establish a 3-1 le.

Kothari mounted a spirited fightback in fifth frame, narrowing deficit to 3-2. But vani, determined to seal contest, left room for a comeback as he delivered a superlative performance in sixth frame to close match 4-2.

vani will w face England’s Robert Hall in final of championship being played in 150-up format.

Hall, a seasoned competitor, earned his berth in final by overcoming multiple world champion Peter Gilchrist of Singapore 4-1.