Pakistan lose to Thailand in final of Asian Team Snooker Championship

Asjad Iqbal (L) and Awais Munir were Pakistan's cueists in the tournament. — ACBS MediaKARACHI: Pakistan suffered a 3-0 defeat against Thailand in the final to win the ACBS Asian 15 Red Men’s Team Snooker Championship 2024 in Riyadh on Friday.Thailand won the final with the scores of 61-4, 75-53 and 90-26 as they dominated the entire match. In the first single match, Pakitsan’s Asjad Iqbal lost without being able to give a proper fight. However, in the second single encounter, Awais Munir fought valiantly but he made a foul during colour potting after which the Thai opponent clear the frame and won the match.The situation remained the same in the doubles frame and Pakistan managed to secure a silver medal after defeat in the final.Earlier in the semi-final against Hong Kong, Pakistan’s team comprising Iqbal and Munir, came from behind in the semi-final after the defeat in the first frame to win 3-1 against Hong Kong. In the first singles match, Iqbal was defeated 47-72. Munir won his frame 80-44 to level the match at 1-1.In the doubles frame, Pakistan played a 99-clearance break to secure victory. Iqbal defeated Nansen Wan 28-82 in his second singles match and bagged a win.Meanwhile, in the quarters, Pakistan defeated India (2) with a score of 3-0. Pakistan's winning scores were 63-35, 75-22, and 70-06. The India (2) team comprised Sarav Kothari and Hussain Khan.It is worth mentioning that on Tuesday (July 2), Munir won the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after beating Hong Kong's cueist Nansen Wan.Munir secured a 6-3 victory against his opponent. The game was tied at 2-2 and Munir won three sets straight and made his lead 5-2. In the eighth frame, Nansen made a comeback.However, in the ninth frame, Munir displayed excellent control and potting to clinch the victory. Munir won the match with the scores 0-65, 35-26, 27-36, 38-20, 0-65, 13-46, 8-60, 34-0, 27-40. Faizan Lakhani Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News. Comments Submit مضمون کا ماخذ:لاٹری ایپ کی تجزیات