Krishna Tahgaonkar caused a major upset with a nail-biting 5-4 victory over State Ranked No. 4 Abhijeet Ranade at the BSAM presents Malabar Hill Club State Ranking Tournament 2024.
With the match tied at 4-4, the epic decider was a true test of patience, skill, and composure. Both cueists played cautiously under immense pressure, avoiding risky shots that could tilt the game.
Ranade took an early 18-point lead in the final frame but couldn’t maintain the as Tahgaonkar steadily closed the gap to only 4 points deficit, capitalizing on every opportunity. The frame was marked by a mix of missed chances, precise pots, and tense safety exchanges.
In the decisive moments, Tahgaonkar displayed remarkable composure. After potting the final brown and blue, he engaged in a nerve-wracking safety battle on the pink that lasted several minutes. Finally, a failed safety attempt by Ranade presented Tahgaonkar with a long-range pot opportunity.
“I knew I had to go for the shot, but with the pressure so high, I took my time to settle before bending down to play. It was such a relief to see the pink drop into the pocket,” said an elated Krishna after sealing his victory over his Pune-based opponent.
Tahgaonkar now moves on to face another Pune contender, Suraj Rathi, in Round 3. Can Krishna continue his winning streak? Stay tuned for all the action from the #MHCShowdown!
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