Maharashtra State Billiards & Snooker Championships 2024 Shabaz and Razmi to Clash in Snooker Final

 

Maharashtra State Billiards & Snooker Championships 2024

Shabaz and Razmi to Clash in Snooker Final

 

Mumbai, December 6: Shabaz Khan displayed exceptional grit and determination to edge past a spirited Sumer Mago with a hard-fought 4-3 win in the semi-finals of the Malabar Hill Club Maharashtra State Billiards & Snooker Championships 2024. The match was played on Thursday at the Malabar Hill Club billiards hall.

 

In the other semi-final, Rayaan Razmi demonstrated steady form to overcome seasoned cueist Aditya Mehta with a convincing 4-2 scoreline, setting the stage for an exciting final showdown.

 

In his semi-final, Shabaz started strongly, crafting a brilliant break of 83 to clinch the opening frame. He carried the momentum to win the second frame, establishing a 2-0 lead. However, State-ranked number eight, Mago, fought back resiliently to level the match by winning the next two frames. Both players then exchanged frames in close battles, bringing the contest to a decisive seventh frame. Regaining his composure, Shabaz capitalized on his chances in the final frame, building critical breaks to secure a well-deserved victory with frame scores of 85-32, 64-32, 25-68, 42-74, 70-62, 57-60, and 78-41.

 

On the adjacent table, Razmi put up a consistent performance, scoring steadily in every frame. Although Mehta took the first frame, Razmi retaliated with three consecutive wins to take a commanding 3-1 lead. Mehta responded with a polished break of 73 to win the fifth frame, but Razmi maintained his composure to seal the sixth and the match, with frame scores of 15-68, 76-28, 66-13, 70-53, 48-73, and 71-33.

 

With these victories, Shabaz Khan and Rayaan Razmi will now meet in the much-anticipated final.

Results:
Snooker 15-Red – Semi-finals:

Shabaz Khan beat Sumer Mago 4-3 (85(83)-32, 64-32, 25-68, 42-74, 70-62, 57-60, 78-41)

Rayaan Razmi beat Aditya Mehta 4-2 (15-68, 76-28, 66-13, 70-53, 48-73(73), 71-33)

 

Photo: Shabaz Khan celebrates after a fighting 4-3 win over State-ranked number eight Sumer Mago in the semi-finals.