Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal has powered his way into the final of the World Cup of Snooker 2025 in Oman, continuing a dream run that has caught global attention and once again placed Pakistan firmly on the world snooker map.
After dismantling India’s Pankaj Advani with a ruthless 4-0 whitewash in the quarter-final, Asjad carried that same fire into the medal round, overcoming France’s Nicolas Mortreux 5-2 to book his place in the title clash.
It has been a dominant week for the Pakistani cueist, who has looked in complete control frame after frame, showing the kind of temperament and precision that makes him a genuine contender for the World Cup crown.
For his semi-final opponent Nicolas Mortreux, this Middle East tour, from Doha to Oman, had already been remarkable. After picking up a medal at last week’s World Snooker Championship, he reached another semi-final with a commanding 4-1 win over Hong Kong’s Nansen Wan on top of eliminating Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif.
But when he faced Asjad, the tone changed immediately. The Pakistani cueist dictated the pace, kept tight control on the table, and ensured the Frenchman never truly settled into rhythm. It was the kind of methodical, composed performance that separates finalists from hopefuls.
He will now face England’s Harvey Chandler in the World Cup of Snooker 2025 final.
Pakistan has a rich legacy in cue sports, and now Asjad stands just one match away from adding another major international title to the country’s name.
The final of the World Cup of Snooker 2025 will take place today, with Asjad carrying the hopes of the nation and the confidence of a man who has dominated every stage so far. If his current form is any indication, Pakistan may well be celebrating a new champion soon.