CCI Classic Snooker: Ishpreet Upsets Chawla in Semifinals, Eyes Title

Synopsis

Ishpreet Singh Chadha showcased his skill by defeating Kamal Chawla 6-3 in the semifinals of the All-India CCI Snooker Classic 2025, advancing towards the title. The match highlighted Ishpreet's tactical gameplay while Chawla struggled with consistency.

Key Takeaways

Ishpreet Singh Chadha advances to the finals.
Defeated Kamal Chawla with a score of 6-3.
Match played at the CCI’s Wilson Jones Billiards Hall.
Strong performance with a maximum break of 147.
Next match features Pankaj Advani against Faisal Khan.

Mumbai, March 8 (NationPress) Mumbai’s professional snooker player Ishpreet Singh Chadha (PSPB) delivered another impressive and strategic performance to eliminate the hopes of his Railways opponent Kamal Chawla, securing a convincing 6-3 victory in the best-of-11-frame semifinal of the All-India CCI Snooker Classic 2025, held at the CCI’s Wilson Jones Billiards Hall on Saturday.

The renowned multiple-titles winner and Indian cuesport icon Pankaj Advani is set to face Faisal Khan from Railways in the second semifinal.

In a match featuring two former National champions, Ishpreet, representing Khar Gymkhana, was sharp and confident throughout. After achieving a maximum break of 147 the previous day, he confidently took calculated risks and employed clever strategies to control the match.

Conversely, the Madhya Pradesh player Chawla began strongly by winning the opening frame. However, as the match progressed, Kamal's confidence waned, leading to hesitations in his game, where he missed several routine pots, particularly in the third and fourth frames.

Ishpreet capitalized on these chances, crafting several tidy breaks to amass points. He showcased his skills in the ninth frame with a timely clearance that resulted in a break of 32 points, ultimately closing the match with a satisfying scoreline of 68-75, 87-46, 64-58, 67-8, 64-57, 41-82, 78-19, 33-72, and 54-40, earning himself a chance at the coveted title.

Results:

Semifinal: Ishpreet Singh Chadha (PSPB) defeated Kamal Chawla 6-3 (68-75, 87-46, 64-58, 67-8, 64-57, 41-82(63), 78(77)-19, 33-72, 54(32)-40).