COLOMBO: Pakistan’s journey at the Asian 6-Red & Team Championship ended in Colombo on Saturday as Pakistan 1, the pairing of Awaisullah Munir and Mohammad Asif, were defeated 1-3 by Malaysia in the semi-finals.

Despite the loss, the duo secured bronze medal in the event.

Facing a strong Malaysian pair of Lim Kok Leong and Thor Chuan Leong, the Pakistan cueists found the going tough.

Malaysia seized control early, winning the opening frame convincingly with a 55 break [79(55)-24]. Pakistan 1, featuring defending Asian 6-Red singles champion Awaisullah and Asif, the nation’s most decorated cueist, responded positively in the second frame, securing it 42-75 to level the match.

However, Malaysia regained the initiative decisively in the third frame (65-25) and then sealed their place in the final by dominating the fourth frame with a significant 65 break [84(65)-47].

Asif and Awaisullah’s run, which included topping their group and a victory over compatriots Shahid Aftab and Mohammad Sajjad in the quarter-finals, earned them a place on the podium. This adds to the bronze medal secured earlier by Asif in the singles event.-

Published in Dawn, June 29th, 2025