Defining calmness and consistency on the baize, Chembur Gymkhana’s silent cueist — Nikhil Lalwani — has booked his place in the Top 8 of the Vijay Ved Memorial Open Handicap Billiards Tournament 2025.
Having displayed measured billiards play right from Round 1, Nikhil continued his steady run by halting Pranav Desai in the Round of 16, crafting a neat 48 break en route to victory. His reward — a Top 8 showdown against none other than Billiards maestro Siddharth Parikh.
Armed with a target cushion of 280 points, Lalwani will need to dig deep into his tactical reserves. Against a player like Parikh — known for monumental breaks and relentless scoring — Nikhil’s strategy must hinge on tight table occupation and minimizing errors. Any slip could be swiftly converted into a heavy scoring reply.
However, given his composed temperament and steady rhythm through earlier rounds, Nikhil has shown he’s not one to be rattled easily. If he can emulate his past performances, this clash could be one to remember.
Stay tuned as the Top 8 stage lights up the iconic billiards hall of PJ Hindu Gymkhana.
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