Vinay Swaminathan tamed Sumer Mago by a score line of 6-4 frame scores in the summit clash of the ‘6-Red’ category of the Malabar Hill Club State Ranking Snooker Tournament 2024.

In an all Mumbai final that was played at the MHC Billiards Hall, the experienced campaigner Swaminathan who practices at the Bombay Gymkhana exhibited tremendous resilience and with steady pots and good selection of shots unsettled his Khar Gymkhana opponent who played in his usual attacking flair as he boldly went for his shots.

The cool and composed Swaminathan came from behind to win the third frame to take a 2-1 lead, before losing the next two to his young talented rival. Showcasing great tenacity he however pocketed a tight sixth frame on the black to level frame scores and went on to win the seventh one to seize the lead. Not to be overawed by the situation Mago drew level winning the eighth before Swaminathan closed out the contest by taking the next two frames and emerged as a worthy winner.

Results ‘ 6-Red’ Final:

Vinay Swminathan (Mumbai) beat Sumer Mago (Mumbai) 6-4 (41-1, 0-40, 29-19, 10-34, 30-40, 38-37, 31-24, 10-38, 35-16, 39-31).

Photo Cover: Champion Vinay Swaminathan (Right) and runner-up Sumer Mago pose after the ‘6-Red’ final of the Malabar Hill Club State Ranking Snooker Tournament 2024

Photo Above: Vinay Swaminathan rose to the occasion to win the ‘6-Red’ final of the MHC State Ranking Snooker Tourney