Pankaj Advani downs Rupesh for title
Eight-time world champion Pankaj Advani staved off a stiff challenge from Rupesh Shah before prevailing 3-2 in the decider to win the PSPB Snooker and Billiards Championship on Friday. Representing ONGC, Advani was in fine form to whitewash Manan Chandra (BPCL) and Aditya Mehta ( IOC) 3-0 each in the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively before setting up a title clash with colleague Shah.
Ahmedabad (PTI): Eight-time world champion Pankaj Advani staved off a stiff challenge from Rupesh Shah before prevailing 3-2 in the decider to win the PSPB Snooker and Billiards Championship on Friday. Representing ONGC, Advani was in fine form to whitewash Manan Chandra (BPCL) and Aditya Mehta ( IOC) 3-0 each in the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively before setting up a title clash with colleague Shah.
Advani won in the ultimate frame of the best-of-5-final with breaks of 69 in the third frame and 63 in the decider of the match. A dream clash between India's top two professionals, Advani and Mehta set up what was to be a mouth-watering semis match for the fans at the Gujarat Sports Club. However, it was a one-sided affair as the more experienced campaigner from Bangalore, Advani prevailed with a 3-0 verdict.
