Pakistan claimed the IBSF Snooker World Cup Team Championship on Sunday, overturning a 2–1 deficit to edge Hong Kong China 2 by 3–2 in a tense best-of-five final.
The Pakistani duo — former world champion Muhammad Asif and Asjad Iqbal — delivered two superb century breaks in the crucial final stages to secure the trophy. Hong Kong’s challenge was led by Chau Hon Man and Nansen Wan.
Hong Kong struck early when Chau Hon Man dominated the opening frame, defeating Asjad Iqbal 94–0 with the help of an 85 break to put Pakistan on the back foot.
Pakistan hit back in the second singles frame, with Asif producing a fluent 82 break to beat Nansen Wan 95–17 and bring the contest level.
Hong Kong then regained control by taking the doubles frame 84–41, pushing Pakistan into a 2–1 deficit and within a frame of defeat.
But the momentum shifted sharply in the reverse singles. Asif kept Pakistan’s hopes alive with a clinical 100 break in his 100–36 win over Chau Hon Man, tying the match at 2–2.
With the championship on the line, Iqbal delivered under pressure, compiling a brilliant 104 break to shut out Nansen Wan 104–0 and complete Pakistan’s stunning comeback.
Pakistan sealed the title with a 3–2 victory. Frame scores: 0–94 (85), 95 (82)–17, 41–84, 100 (100)–36, 104 (104)–0.
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