Overview

• Sourav Kothari triumphed over Pankaj Advani in the 2025 IBSF World Billiards Championship final, held at the Snooker and Billiards Ireland Academy in Carlow.
• Kothari’s record-breaking 325 break was the standout moment of the match, showcasing exceptional skill and composure under pressure.
• This victory marks Kothari’s first IBSF world title in the timed format, coming 35 years after his father Manoj Kothari’s 1990 championship win.
• Pankaj Advani delivered impressive breaks of 129, 116, and 112 but struggled to close the gap after Kothari’s dominant early performance.
• Kothari joins an elite group as only the third Indian to win both the IBSF and WBL World Billiards titles, solidifying his legacy in the sport.