Pakistan’s squash participant Noor Zaman is pictured with the trophy after successful the Nash Cup 2025 title by defeating Egypt’s Moustafa Elsirty within the closing in Canada on September 28, 2025. – Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s rising squash expertise Noor Zaman clinched the Nash Cup 2025 crown in London, Canada, defeating Egypt’s Moustafa Elsirty in straight video games within the closing.
Noor Zaman, seeded fifth, surprised the match’s No. 2 seed 3-0 in a gripping 52-minute contest. The 21-year-old Pakistani edged a marathon first recreation 19-17 earlier than sealing the match with 11-7 and 11-9 wins.
The victory marked a serious milestone for World U23 Champion Noor Zaman, who had earlier defeated Colombia’s Matias Knudsen within the semifinals to achieve the championship match.
Pakistan’s Muhammad Ashab Irfan additionally impressed, advancing to the semifinals of the occasion.
The Nash Cup 2025, a part of the PSA World Tour’s Copper-level occasions, carried a complete prize purse of $31,250.
Earlier, Zaman stormed into the ultimate after defeating Colombia’s Matias Knudsen, the No. 7 seed, 11-3, 12-10, 11-3 in simply 28 minutes, showcasing full dominance.
Pakistan’s Muhammad Ashab Irfan additionally delivered a formidable run, reaching the semifinals with a dramatic comeback victory over India’s Veer Chotrani.
After dropping the primary two video games Sep 11, 4-11, Ashab, seeded eighth, fought again brilliantly to win the subsequent three 11-8, 11-8, 11-8, sealing a 3-2 win.
Nonetheless, Ashab’s marketing campaign ended within the semifinals, the place he misplaced 3-1 to Elsirty, who prevailed 11-5, 11-3, 5-11, 11-2 in 44 minutes.
Zaman booked his semifinal spot by defeating Colombia’s Ronald Palomino 3-1, successful 11-4, 10-12, 11-7, 11-7 in 52 minutes.
The Nash Cup 2025, a PSA World Tour Copper-level occasion, carried a prize purse of $31,250.
