Seasoned campaigner Zenul Arsiwala displayed solid fighting qualities as he recovered from the loss of the opening frame to sideline Prasad Wankhedka, by scripting a 3-1 (22-64, 54-36, 52-11, 61-11) victory in a first round match of the CCI Snooker Classic 2026, and played at the iconic Cricket Club of India’s Wilson Jones Billiards Hall on Sunday.
Zenul Arsiwala showed solid fighting qualities to win his first round match
In a match of fluctuating fortunes, Ashish Gore held his nerves to overcome Pradeep Jadhav 3-2 (57-52, 13-53, 61-44, 15-58, 48-44) to progress to the second round.
Earlier, a determined Ruturaj Karnad won the deciding fifth frame against Nauzad Munshi to clinch a 3-2 (52-71, 67-31, 66-28, 44-59, 55-17) victory in another first round encounter.
Meanwhile, Imdad Khan enjoyed smooth sailing against Mithun Merchant and cruised to a straight frame 3-0 (57-13, 50-40, 53-9) success and to advance to the next round.
Results (round 1): Ruturaj Karnad beat Nauzad Munshi 3-2 (52-71, 67-31, 66-28, 44-59, 55-17);
Ashish Gore beat Pradeep Jadhav 3-2 (57-52, 13-53, 61-44, 15-58, 48-44);
Imdad Khan beat Mithun Merchant 3-0 (57-13, 50-40, 53-9);
Ezaz Merchant beat Manan Shah 3-1 (52-39, 66-1, 32-74, 72-34);
Zenul Arsiwala beat Prasad Wankhedka 3-1 (22-64, 54-36. 52-11, 61-11);