CCI cueists Kanishk Jhanjharia and Anurag Bagri, both enjoyed a good run of the balls and comfortably won their respective opening round matches of the Rs 10.15 lakh prize-money CCI Billiards Classic 2024, which commenced at the CCI’s Sir Wilson Jones billiards hall from Thursday, March 21.
Kanishk Jhanjharia made a break of 69 points in defeating Amit Sapru 400-213 in a first round match of the CCI Billiards Classic 2024.
Jhanjharia showed impressive touch and control to cruise past Amit Sapru winning by a massive difference of 400-213 points in the 90 minute encounter. The home challenger Jhanjharia for his excellent performance constructed a break of 69 which ensured his easy passage to a second round and meeting with club mate Bagri.
Earlier, the cool and composed Bagri played steadily and with a couple of neat tidy breaks went on to sideline Anil Sagar by charging to a 308-227 victory.
In another match, Akshay Gogri played with solid determination to snatch a tense win against Rahul Narang by a close 304-278 point margin.
Meanwhile, seasoned Mumbai cueists, Sunil Jain, Carl Serrao and Rishabh Thakkar successfully won their first round matches.
Jain had to work hard to overcome Anwar Choudhary 277-200, while Serrao managed to beat back a strong fight from Nikhil Ghadge before clinching a 287-221 win. Thakkar after trailing initially produced a late charge to prevail over Shekar Surve by a score of 240-189 points.
Results – Round 1: Vatsal Ponda beat Bakirao Pacharne 329-240;
Yash Rungta beat Sanket Bapat 263-208;
Akshay Gogri bt Rahul Narang 304-278;
Sunil Jain beat Anwar Choudhary 277-200;
Carl Serrao beat Nikhil Ghadge 287-221;
Rishabh Thakkar beat Shekar Surve 240-189;
Anurag Bagri beat Anil Sagar 308-227;
Kanishk Jhanjharia beat Amit Sapru 400-213.