“BSAM Presents 6 Red Snooker State Selection 2026
ABHISHEK BAJAJ FIRES A BRILLIANT 70 IN A HIGH-SCORING CLASH!
28-Oct-2026
ABHISHEK BAJAJ
Maharashtra 6-Red No. 3 Abhishek Bajaj came out firing against rising junior star Awad Basar, opening with impressive breaks of 31 and 70!
But Awad, the current Junior State No. 3 and Junior National No. 5 in 15-Red Snooker, showcased his immense talent, responding with breaks of 35 and 48, including a frame in which he kept Bajaj scoreless!
Unfazed by the fightback, Bajaj shifted gears once again, firing breaks of 33 and 48 to seal an emphatic 5–2 victory! A superb display of break-building from both cueists!
⚡ IMRAN KHAN STUNS SEEDED SHABAZ KHAN IN A DECIDER!
What a battle! Imran Khan raced to a 3–1 lead against Maharashtra 6-Red No. 13 and former National Top-8 player Shabaz Khan!
The experienced Shabaz roared back, keeping Imran scoreless as he levelled at 3–3! Refusing to surrender, Shabaz later fired a 30 break to force a dramatic decider at 4–4.
But it was Imran Khan who held his nerve when it mattered most, clinching a sensational 5–4 victory and knocking out the seeded contender!
🎯 SURAJ RATHI ASSERTS HIS DOMINANCE!
Maharashtra 6-Red No. 2 Suraj Rathi showcased his class against qualifier Ajinkya Yelve, producing some exquisite potting and racing to a commanding 4–1 lead!
Rathi’s relentless pressure and precision appeared to force Yelve into a series of costly errors, as the highly ranked cueist stamped his authority on the contest and completed a convincing 5–2 victory!
🏆 ASHWIN PALNITKAR CONTINUES HIS WINNING RUN!
Vidarbha’s Ashwin Palnitkar carried his momentum forward with another impressive performance, opening with a superb 48 break against Aakash Ramteke!
Aakash refused to go down without a fight, answering with excellent breaks of 48 and 38 to keep the contest competitive.
However, Ashwin maintained his composure in the crucial moments, closing out a hard-fought 5–3 victory and continuing his impressive run in the championship!
🔥 Big breaks, seeded upsets and fierce battles — the Maharashtra 6-Red State Ranking Championship is reaching another level of intensity!