Advani, Razmi shine again at CCI Billiards Classic

Mumbai

Pankaj Advani and Shayan Razmi extended their winning streaks at the CCI Billiards Classic with solid victories on Wednesday. The group stage matches at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) saw both cueists dominate their respective games.

Advani, India's multiple-time world champion, showed his class by defeating veteran Ashok Shandilya 777-387. He built impressive breaks of 189 and 109, asserting his dominance early and maintaining control throughout the match.

Razmi, too, impressed with a narrow 409-403 win against Martin Goodwill of Great Britain. Goodwill, a former Royal Air Force pilot and cue sports champion, gave a stiff fight but fell just short. Razmi then followed up with a strong 516-380 win over Rafath Habib, keeping his record flawless so far in the tournament.

In other matches, Nalin Patel registered his second win, beating Akshay Gogri 750-278. Gogri endured a tough day, also losing to Siddharth Parikh 799-230.

Meanwhile, Dhvaj Haria delivered the most dominant performance of the day. He overwhelmed Amit Sapru with a massive 1222-100 victory, scoring breaks of 260, 253, 190, and 102. Haria’s stellar performance makes him a strong contender as the tournament progresses.

The ongoing tournament continues to showcase India's top billiards talent alongside international players. With Advani and Razmi in top form, the group stage is heating up and promises exciting matchups ahead. Fans of cue sports can expect more thrilling action in the coming days.