Shehzad Butt reaches knockout stage at World Snooker Disability Championship
Pakistani cueist Shehzad Butt remains unbeaten in all round-robin matches at the World Snooker Disability Championship in Thailand, advancing to the knockout stage starting Sunday.
The tournament, featuring 19 countries from five continents, has seen intense competition.
Shehzad Butt defeated cueists from England, India, and Australia in his round-robin matches. In his first match, he overcame England’s five-time world champion, Dave Bolton, with a score of 3-2 in frames.
In his second match, he achieved a 3-0 victory over Indian cueist Kadhari Murlera. In the third match, Shehzad clinched another 3-0 win against Australian female cueist Joji Vekipa.
The Pakistani special cueist has also set tournament records with his high breaks. Shehzad scored an 86 in one break and a 71 in another. He hails from Lahore, Pakistan, and has been a standout performer in the competition.