Avenish Shah sealed his spot in the Grand Finale of the Vijay Ved Memorial Open Handicap Billiards Tournament 2025 by stunning an in-form Vivek Narayan in the semi-finals.
Starting with a slender 25-point handicap edge, many backed Vivek to cruise through, given his standout performances throughout the tournament. After flattening state champion Rishabh Thakkar, Vivek looked unstoppable — until he ran into the deceptive and composed Avenish Shah.
With no big breaks lighting up the scoreboard, Avenish relied on disciplined, meaningful scoring visits, keeping Vivek constantly under pressure. His tactical blend of classic billiards control and sharp snooker potting allowed him to maintain his initial lead comfortably and close out the match.
Avenish now sets up a thrilling finale against the giant-killer Milind Divekar.
Both cueists enter their maiden Open Handicap Billiards final, but with Avenish’s superior tournament exposure, he’s expected to hold his nerve.
Will Avenish bring his A-game one last time, or will the fast-paced Milind prove unstoppable? Stay tuned!
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