India claim silver after final defeat to Pakistan in Asian Team Snooker Championship

India went down 2-3 against Pakistan 1 in a closely-contested final to settle for the silver at the Asian Team Snooker Championship in Doha on Saturday.

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It was once again a disappointment for Pankaj Advani, who after losing in the opening contest against Pakistan 2 in the semi-finals yesterday, once again faced defeat against Babar Masih. The latter securing an 81 break to win the first frame.

Malkeet Singh, however, brought India into the contest with a 52 break win over Mohammad Asif. Malkeet had similarly levelled the scores for India in the semis before winning the crunch must-win tie to seal the victory.

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Pakistan though were unstoppable and soon snatched a lead by winning the doubles. Asif was once again the star as he pulled back a 62-point deficit which allowed partner Masih to apply the finishing touches in a nail-biting 70-72 finish.

Pankaj pulled one back with a 68 point break. It was then left to Malkeet to display his heroics once again after the comeback win from the grasp of defeat in the semis.

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He, however, failed to deliver this time going down rather cheaply with an 18-98 points defeat.

Final Results:

Pankaj Advani lost to Babar Masih 2-110(81)

Malkeet Singh defeated Muhammad Asif 81(52)-47

Doubles Pakistan beat India 70-72

Pankaj Advani beat Muhammad Asif 107(68)-5

Malkeet Singh lost to Babar Masih 18-98. (Pakistan 1 beat India 3-2)