The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as the Manisha Royals gear up to clash with the Rockets in the finals of the second edition of the PoonaClub Billiards and Snooker League (PCBSL). This thrilling tournament, organized by The Poona Club Ltd and proudly sponsored by Manisha Construction, has witnessed exceptional skill and fierce competition at the Poona Club Snooker Hall.
In a nail-biting semifinal round, the Rockets exhibited their prowess by securing a 3-1 victory over the Tornadoes. The action-packed matches showcased the talent of both teams, with Suraj Rathi’s impressive performance in the 15 Red Handicap Snooker, and Kapil Punjabi’s dominant display in the Handicap Billiard 200 Pts category.
On the other side of the semifinal bracket, the Manisha Royals displayed their mettle by also claiming a 3-1 win, this time over the Sanghvi Shooters. Notable moments included Sanjay Sanghvi’s triumph in the 15 Red Handicap Snooker and Kunal Vasvani’s victory in the 6Red Handicap Snooker, showcasing the diversity of skills in the league.
Semifinal Results:
- Rockets bt Tornadoes 3-1
- 15 Red Handicap Snooker: Suraj Rathi bt Anil Kakde 83-26
- 15 Red Handicap Snooker Doubles: Vaibhav Shah/Rohit Chopra lost to Vishal Arora/Farookh Mody 85-87
- Handicap Billiard 200 Pts: Kapil Punjabi bt Akash Dalwani 200-100
- 6Red Handicap Snooker: Rahul Bagga bt Pankaj Parmar 41-39, 51-39
- Manisha Royals bt Sanghvi Shooters 3-1
- 15 Red Handicap Snooker: Rohigton Irani lost to Sanjay Sanghvi 73-84
- 15 Red Handicap Snooker Doubles: Minoo Karkaria/Angad Sahaney bt Shahbehram Rabbani/Ashraf Parwani 70-40
- Handicap Billiard 200 Pts: RK Sharma tb Dheeraj Kocher 200-190
- 6Red Handicap Snooker: Kunal Vasvani bt Girish Damle 60-22, 38-36
As the PCBSL reaches its climax, anticipation is high for an electrifying final match between the Manisha Royals and the Rockets. Fans of the sport can expect top-notch snooker action and fierce competition as these two formidable teams battle it out for the championship.
