A determined Suraj Shirke of MIG Cricket Club produced a strong fighting performance to overcome former champion Mahadev Bhogle of JVPG by three frames to one in a third round match of the Islam Gymkhana organised 10th Pro Snooker Classic Tournament – 2019 for markers and played at the Islam Gymkhana billiards room. Shirke lost the first frame, but made a solid reply by pocketing the next three frames to record a 16-26, 37-02, 31-15 and 28-23 victory.
Vijay Mallha of Club Aquaria continued with his fine winning form as he sidelined Sunil Shedge of Hindu Gymkhana by a 3-1 (42-18, 27-19, 09-30 and 39-09) margin.
Results – third round:
Manoj Kasare (Khar Gym) beat Pravin Jadhav (WSC) 3-1 (34-00, 27-13, 23-24, 34-20);
Vijay Mallha (Club Aquaria) beat Sunil Shedge (Hindu Gym) 3-1 (42-18, 27-19, 09-30, 39-09);
Suraj Shirke (MIG Club) beat Mahadev Bhogle (JVPG) 3-1 (16-26, 37-02, 31-15, 28-23);
L.S. Mhatrre (Tata SC) beat Ashish Ruke (Otters Club) 3-1 (38-01, 06-28, 38-10, 48-20).