Riley Powell's Sensational Comeback Shocks Snooker World

Welsh teenager Riley Powell stunned the snooker realm by defeating veteran Pankaj Advani on his 40th birthday to grab the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship. Advani initially led 3-1, but Powell's aggressive strategy turned the tides, culminating in a narrow 5-4 victory against the seasoned champion.

In a dramatic twist at the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship, young sensation Riley Powell stunned a seasoned competitor, Pankaj Advani, preventing him from clinching his 29th World title on Thursday.

The 16-year-old Welsh player captivated the audience with his exceptional skill, overcoming Advani, who had advanced with a thrilling win over Aditya Mehta earlier. Despite Advani's strong start, leading with a 3-1 win in the nine-frame final, Powell's resilience and attacking play proved decisive.

Powell's victory, concluding at 5-4, was marked by his comeback prowess as Advani faltered. While the spotlight remained on Powell, elsewhere in the U-21 category, Poland's Sebastian Milewski dominated China's Pan Yiming in a 5-0 victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)