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MANAMA: Pakistan’s star cueist Muhammad Asif defeated India’s Brijest Damani 4-3 to clinch the International Billiards & Snooker Federation (IBSF) World Masters Snooker Championship here at the Crowne Plaza, Bahrain.
The seasoned cueist emerged victorious in a battle of nerves in the all-important final of the tournament.
Damani initially gained the upper hand by winning three consecutive frames, establishing a significant lead.
However, Muhammad Asif showcased impressive determination by capturing the sixth frame convincingly, which brought the match to a decisive seventh frame.
In this final frame, Asif completely dominated Damani, successfully avenging his earlier 3-0 defeat in the group stage with a scoreline of 98-37, 75-55, 0-80, 49-52, 41-64, 91-29, and 78-9.
The IBSF World Masters Snooker Championship marked Muhammad Asif’s sixth world title, enhancing his remarkable career record to include two team championships and three individual titles at the age of 36.
Earlier, Pakistan’s young cueist Hasnain Akhtar also defeated Wales’ Riley Powell in the final to win the World U-17 Snooker Championship.
The 16-year-old secured a 4-0 victory against his rival, while Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif’s match against India’s Brijesh Damani is currently ongoing in the final of the IBSF World Masters Snooker Championship 2025.
Hasnain Akhtar, who remained undefeated in the tournament, showcased his dominance throughout the final, recording a comprehensive win with the frames score of 86-7, 73-35, 50-32, and 98-4.
With this victory, Hasnain Akhtar also etched his name into Pakistan’s history books, becoming the only player to win the IBSF World Championship in the U17 category.
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