Colombo: In a thrilling semi-final at the SARC Snooker Championship, World Champion Muhammad Asif emerged victorious against fellow Pakistani competitor Muhammad Naseem Akhtar, securing his place in the final.
The match, held on Thursday, saw Asif battle through a tough contest to win 5-3, sending the crowd into rapturous applause. Asif’s performance demonstrated his mastery and focus, with the match fluctuating in momentum until Asif sealed the win with skillful shots and composure under pressure.
Muhammad Naseem Akhtar, who had advanced to the semi-final after overcoming India’s Kamal Chawla 4-2, fought hard but was ultimately outplayed by Asif’s precision and experience.
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Asif now looks ahead to the final, where he will face Sri Lanka’s Taha Irshad, who also fought a closely contested semi-final. Irshad overcame Nepal’s Ankit Man in a gripping 5-3 win to earn his spot in the title match.
The final, scheduled for Friday, promises to be an exciting clash between two snooker titans as Muhammad Asif sets his sights on securing another prestigious championship title.
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