Overview

• Sourav Kothari advanced to the snooker quarterfinals on frame differential after a 2-1 loss to Darryl Hill in his final Group C match.
• He opened the group stage with a 2-0 victory over Zac Cosker, showcasing tactical safety play and a gritty 57 break.
• The 40-year-old entered Chengdu fresh from his April win in the IBSF timed-format world billiards championship.
• Kamal Chawla was eliminated after a 1-2 defeat by Michael Georgiou and Natasha Chethan bowed out following a 1-2 loss to Wendy Jans.
• Commonwealth silver medallist Shivam Arora also reached the quarters by defeating Kevin Zarekani 5-1 in mixed heyball.