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Pakistan Clinch IBSF Snooker World Cup Team Title With 3–2 Comeback in Muscat

Twin century breaks by Muhammad Asif, then Asjad Iqbal, decided the best-of-five final against Hong Kong China-2.

Overview

  • Pakistan trailed 2–1 after the doubles before Muhammad Asif’s 100 beat Chau Hon Man to level the tie, then Asjad Iqbal’s 104 whitewashed Nansen Wan to seal the match.
  • The final’s frames ended 0–94 (85), 95 (82)–17, 41–84, 100 (100)–36, 104 (104)–0 for a 3–2 victory.
  • The Pakistani pairing featured former world champion Asif alongside Iqbal, facing Hong Kong China-2’s Chau Hon Man and Nansen Wan.
  • President Asif Ali Zardari issued official congratulations, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and PBSA chairman Alamgir Shaikh praising the achievement.
  • The win lifts Asif’s career haul to seven world titles, comprising three team crowns, three individual championships and one World Masters title.