Riley Powell Defeats Pankaj Advani at IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship 2025:
16-year-old Welsh cueist Riley Powell defeated India’s snooker legend Pankaj Advani in the final held in Manama, Bahrain. The closely contested match ended 5-4 in Powell’s favour, denying Advani a record 29th world title on his 40th birthday. The win marks a significant milestone in Powell’s budding career and highlights the global rise of young talent in the sport of snooker.The International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) World 6-Red Championship is a prestigious global event featuring top cueists from around the world. The “6-Red” format, unlike traditional snooker, features just six red balls instead of fifteen, leading to a faster, more aggressive style of play. Pankaj Advani, India’s most decorated cueist, entered the tournament as a wildcard and was expected to clinch his 29th world title.
