Advani stages comeback to win CCI Snooker Classic 2024, set to face Rawat in semifinals
In a thrilling best-of-11-frame quarterfinal match at the CCI Snooker Classic 2024, Pankaj Advani defeated Nitesh Madaan with a score of 6-4. Advani will now face Laxman Rawat in the semifinals, who overcame Pushinder Singh in a nerve-wracking 6-5 match. The event, organized by the Cricket Club of India, saw intense competition at the CCI’s Sir Wilson Jones billiards hall in Mumbai on Friday.
Advani, a 27-time World title holder, showcased his skills by making a strong comeback in the first frame. Despite a tough fight from Madaan, who managed to win three consecutive frames and level the score at 3-all, Advani’s class prevailed as he went on to win the match 6-4 with impressive breaks.
Madaan displayed resilience by narrowing the gap, but Advani sealed the victory with a brilliant break of 102 in the 10th frame. In other quarterfinal matches, Kamal Chawla defeated Rayaan Razmi 6-4, while Englishman Stephen Lee secured a 6-1 victory against Vijay Nichani.
The quarterfinal results saw exciting matches with intense competition, setting the stage for electrifying semifinal clashes. Advani’s stellar performance and Rawat’s determined fight have set the tone for an exciting conclusion to the CCI Snooker Classic 2024. Fans can expect high-quality snooker action in the upcoming matches as the tournament progresses.
