Pakistani cueists make a winning start at the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship

Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir shine on Day 1 of the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, securing crucial wins.


News Desk September 22, 2024
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Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal and Awais Muneer showcased impressive performances on the first day of the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship 2024, clinching wins in their respective matches.

Asjad cruised to a commanding 4-1 win against Mongolia’s Ulziitogtokh Davaasuren, showcasing dominance in every aspect of the game. He also achieved two breaks over 75 points.

The final score of his emphatic victory was: 50-18, 75(75)-0, 82(75)-0, 0-73(73), 64(61)-0.

Awais staged an impressive comeback to secure a 4-2 win over Mongolia's Mendsaikhan Bat-Erdene.

Despite falling behind in two frames, he fought back to clinch the match.

The final frame scores read: 64(64)-0, 20-45, 0-54(47), 54-10, 53-21, 46-15.

In next matches, Asjad Iqbal will take on India’s Pandurangaiah, while Awais Munir is set to face Singapore’s Jia Jun Ong on the second day of the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship.

Later, Asjad will face Iraq's Alijalil Ali, while Awais is set to compete against Israel's Shachar Ruberg.

The championship, featuring 40 players from across the world, has been organized into 10 groups.

The top two players from each group will advance to the knockout stages.

The knockout rounds will begin on September 22, featuring the last 20 and 16 rounds.

The quarter-finals and semi-finals are slated for September 24, with the championship final scheduled for September 25.

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