(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan Storms Into Semi-Finals of Asian Team Snooker Championship
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – Pakistan One has advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Team Snooker Championship 2025, following an impressive 3-1 victory over fellow compatriots Pakistan Two in an all-Pakistan quarter-final showdown.
Led by three-time world champion Muhammad Asif and teammate Awais Munir, Pakistan One outclassed the experienced pair of Mohammad Sajjad and Shahid Aftab, securing their place among the final four and guaranteeing the team a podium finish.
🏆 Road to the Semi-Finals
Pakistan One has delivered a strong performance throughout the tournament. During the group stage, the team defeated:
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Cambodia
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Qatar
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Sri Lanka One (3-1)
Pakistan Two also had a solid run, winning their group match against Bahrain, suffering a narrow loss to China, but bouncing back with a dominant 3-0 win over Sri Lanka Two.
🔜 Semi-Final Clash Against Malaysia
With this win, Pakistan One will now face Malaysia in a crucial semi-final fixture. Malaysia booked their spot after a close 3-2 victory over Hong Kong Two.
Other semi-final matchups include:
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India vs Hong Kong One
India defeated Qatar 3-0 in a convincing quarter-final performance, while Hong Kong One cruised past Bahrain with a clean sweep.
🏁 Potential High-Stakes Final
If Pakistan and India both win their semi-final matches, fans could witness a thrilling final between the arch-rivals — a highly anticipated encounter on the continental stage.
Stay tuned for updates as Pakistan aims to bring home the Asian Team Snooker Championship title. For live scores and match schedules, follow official tournament pages and snooker federations’ platforms.
