RIYADH: Pakistan made a splendid start in the ACBS Asian 15-Red Team Snooker Championship, defeating host Saudi Arabia and Myanmar on the opening day to qualify for the knockout round on Wednesday.

Pakistan’s team, comprising Asjad Iqbal and Awaisullah Munir, who won the 6-red championship on Tuesday, won their first match against Saudi Arabia 2 with a score of 3-0. The frame scores were 89-0, 64-23, and 81-01 in favor of Pakistan.

Pakistan also defeated Myanmar 3-0, with frame scores of 87-39, 72-45, and 71-25.

In the Asian team championship, 18 teams have been divided into six groups, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the pre-quarterfinals. The top four teams will directly enter the quarter-finals.

Published in Dawn, July 4th, 2024