Pakistan’s Shahid Aftab Defeats India’s Paras Gupta to Reach Stage Two of IBSF World Snooker Championship

Pakistani cueist Shahid Aftab continued his impressive form at the IBSF World Snooker Championship by defeating India’s Paras Gupta to qualify for the second stage of the prestigious tournament.

In a thrilling encounter held in Doha, Aftab outplayed his Indian rival 4–2 in frames, securing a well-deserved victory that propelled him into the pre-quarterfinal round. The frame scores stood at 25–73, 94–27, 36–77, 76–58, 6–122, and 49–60, reflecting a closely contested match.

During the game, Aftab showcased remarkable skill with breaks of 72 and 62, underlining his composure and tactical precision under pressure. His performance reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong presence in the international snooker arena.

Meanwhile, another Pakistani player, Mohammad Sajjad, who entered the event directly in the Round of 32, faced a setback after losing to Hong Kong’s Fung Kwok Wai. Despite the defeat, Sajjad still qualified for Stage Two of the championship based on his earlier results.

The ongoing IBSF Championship in Doha has brought together some of the world’s top cueists, with Pakistani players making notable progress and aiming to continue their momentum in the upcoming rounds.