India settled for the silver medal at the Asian Team Snooker Championship with a 3-2 loss to Pakistan in the final.
Pakistan’s Babar Masih ensured a fluent 81-break to win the first frame against Pankaj Advani, before Malkeet Singh restored parity with a 52-break win over Muhammad Asif. The doubles was the turning point when Asif played out of his skin to pull back a 62-point deficit and allow his partner Masih to wrap up the frame 72-70.
Friday's report: India beats Pakistan-2 to enter final
Pushed on the back foot, Pankaj displayed fine potting to craft a frame-winning 68-break. It was then again left to Malkeet to save the day for India, but he could not on this occasion.
- Pankaj Advani lost to Babar Masih 2-110 (81).
- Malkeet Singh defeated Muhammad Asif 81 (52) - 47.
- Pankaj Advani beat Muhammad Asif 107 (68) - 5.
- Malkeet Singh lost to Babar Masih 18-98.
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