Pakistan defeated India 3–1 in a high-stakes semifinal of the Snooker Team World Cup, securing a place in the tournament’s final after a powerful all-round performance.
India drew first blood in the opening singles match, where star cueist Pankaj Advani outplayed Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal to give his team an early lead. But Pakistan struck back quickly. In the second singles, veteran Mohammad Asif delivered a strong comeback by overcoming Brijesh Damani, leveling the contest at 1–1.
The momentum shifted fully toward Pakistan in the doubles frame. The pair of Asjad Iqbal and Mohammad Asif displayed exceptional coordination, defeating the Indian duo of Advani and Damani to put Pakistan ahead 2–1.
Asif continued his brilliant form in the crucial reverse singles. Facing Pankaj Advani once again, he dominated the table and sealed the win, confirming Pakistan’s place in the championship final.
The victory was built largely on Asif’s outstanding performance. He won both his singles matches and played the decisive role in the doubles, turning the match around after India’s early advantage.
Pakistan will now compete in the final with strong momentum and renewed confidence after a commanding display against their arch-rivals.
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