Pakistan, led by Muhammad Asif, defeated Hong Kong China ‘B’ 3-2 in a thrilling final to win their third team title at the World Cup of Snooker in Muscat. The victory followed a semifinal upset over India ‘A’
Hyderabad: Pakistan edged out Hong Kong China ‘B’ in a thriller to regain the team title at the World Cup of Snooker in Muscat on Sunday.
Led by the inimitable Muhammad Asif, Pakistan — who stunned fancied India ‘A’ in the semifinals — came good after being down 1-2 to pull off a 3-2 verdict, securing their third triumph in the 10th edition of the prestigious event.
Hong Kong China ‘B’, who shocked their ‘A’ team — the reigning champions — in the semifinals, crumbled under pressure with the finish line in sight.
Result (Final): Pakistan bt Hong Kong China ‘B’ 3-2
Asjad Iqbal lost to Chau Hon Man 0-94
Muhammad Asif bt Nansen Wan 95 (82)-17
Iqbal/Asif lost to Hon Man/Nansen 41-84
Asif bt Hon Man 100 (100)-36
Iqbal bt Nansen 104 (104)-0
