Sitwala made an impressive start and set the tone for the match by scoring 103 runs, while Advani struggled to get on the board and ended up with 0 points. Advani managed to improve his game by scoring 36 points, but Dhruv continued his dominance with 100 points.
In a surprise twist, Advani regained his rhythm and outclassed Setwala to reach a remarkable score of 101. However, Seetwala's score was off-frame and he scored only 2 runs.
Advani continued his pace and scored 100 runs, while Sitwala could only score 11 runs. Sitwala's consistency shone through and he scored 100 again. Pankaj was unable to hold on, ending the frame with 64. In the last two frames, Setwala continued his run with 101 and a perfect 100, while Advani managed to score 23 and 0. The match ended with Sitawala lifting the trophy.
Speaking after the match, Advani said, “It was an exciting match against a good friend of mine. Dhruv played really well and did not give any gap to recover. However, it was good to be in Saudi for the first time and I hope to come back again soon and hopefully win the title.
“I have always said that I understand the unpredictable nature of the game and the competition was filled with some very formidable opponents. It was a tightly contested championship and I am glad that I was in the final with a highly competitive opponent, where I fell short. Still, I am taking all the learnings as a lesson for my future tournaments,” he signed off.
In a surprise twist, Advani regained his rhythm and outclassed Setwala to reach a remarkable score of 101. However, Seetwala's score was off-frame and he scored only 2 runs.
Advani continued his pace and scored 100 runs, while Sitwala could only score 11 runs. Sitwala's consistency shone through and he scored 100 again. Pankaj was unable to hold on, ending the frame with 64. In the last two frames, Setwala continued his run with 101 and a perfect 100, while Advani managed to score 23 and 0. The match ended with Sitawala lifting the trophy.
Speaking after the match, Advani said, “It was an exciting match against a good friend of mine. Dhruv played really well and did not give any gap to recover. However, it was good to be in Saudi for the first time and I hope to come back again soon and hopefully win the title.
“I have always said that I understand the unpredictable nature of the game and the competition was filled with some very formidable opponents. It was a tightly contested championship and I am glad that I was in the final with a highly competitive opponent, where I fell short. Still, I am taking all the learnings as a lesson for my future tournaments,” he signed off.