Pankaj Advani Wins Third CCI Billiards Classic Title

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani secured his third CCI Billiards Classic title by defeating Dhruv Sitwala 5-2 in the final. The match, played on May 5, 2025, saw Advani overcoming a slow start to clinch victory.

Advani's performance in the final was marked by resilience and skill. After losing the first three frames, he leveled the match by winning the next three. He then secured the final two frames to seal the win.

For his efforts, Advani was awarded a cash prize of ₹2.5 lakh, while Sitwala received ₹1.5 lakh as the runner-up.