This collage of images exhibits Pakistani cueists Muhammad Asif (left) and Asjad Iqbal. — Reporter/File
Pakistan clinched the IBSF Snooker World Cup Staff Championship on Sunday after rallying from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Hong Kong China 2 by 3-2 in a best-of-five frames last.
The Pakistani pair — former world champion Muhammad Asif and Asjad Iqbal — produced two distinctive century breaks within the deciding section of the match to seal the title. Hong Kong’s staff consisted of Chau Hon Man and Nansen Wan.
Hong Kong drew first blood when Chau Hon Man defeated Asjad Iqbal 94–0, aided by an 85 break, placing Pakistan underneath strain early within the last.
Pakistan levelled the competition within the second singles body. Asif responded with a superb 82 break, securing a 95–17 win over Nansen Wan.
Hong Kong once more took the lead by profitable the doubles body 84–41, shifting forward 2–1 and putting Pakistan on the brink.
However the momentum shifted dramatically when the match entered the reverse singles. Asif delivered a scientific 100 break, beating Chau Hon Man 100–36 to tug Pakistan again to 2–2.
With the championship driving on the ultimate body, Iqbal rose to the second, compiling an outstanding 104 break to overpower Nansen Wan 104–0 and full Pakistan’s comeback victory.
The consequence sealed a 3–2 win for Pakistan, with body scores: 0–94 (85), 95 (82)–17, 41–84, 100 (100)–36, 104 (104)–0
This triumph additionally provides to Asif’s distinguished profession document. It marks his seventh general world title, which now consists of three staff world championships, three particular person world titles, and one World Masters crown.
