Bhaskar triumphant in 44th senior state-ranking men's billiards championship

B Bhaskar outclassed D Rajkumar 5-2 (152-135, 150-25, 143-151, 151-7, 150-129, 115-151, 151-25) to capture the title in the 44th senior state-ranking men's billiards championship at the KSBA hall on Friday.
IH Manudev defeated Amit Bhushan 3-1 (150-42, 151-51, 135-150, 150-76) to secure third place. Earlier, in the semifinals, Bhaskar beat Manudev 4-2 while Rajkumar blanked Bhushan 4-0.
Results: Final: B Bhaskar bt D Rajkumar 5-2 (152-135, 150-25, 143-151, 151-7, 150-129, 115-151, 151-25).
3rd and 4th place playoff: IH Manudev bt Amit Bhushan 3-1 (150-42, 151-51, 135-150, 150-76).
Semifinals: D Rajkumar bt Amit Bhushan 4-0 (151-54, 152-78, 151-61, 150-96); B Bhaskar bt IH Manudev 4-2 (150-76, 150-59, 72-150, 150-121, 51-150, 150-45).
Quarterfinals: Amit Bhushan bt A Satish Kumar 3-1 (120-150, 150-132, 150-127, 150-135); B Bhaskar bt Sameer Sait 3-0 (151-17, 151-68, 150-50); IH Manudev bt L Nagaraj 3-1 (150-82, 151-58, 106-150, 150-70); D Rajukumar bt VK Sadarangani 3-0 (150-93, 150-80, 150-78).
Final rankings: 1. B Bhaskar; 2. D Rajkumar; 3. IH Manudev; 4. Amit Bhushan; 5. L Nagaraj; 6. A Satish Kumar; 7. Sameer Sait; 8. VK Sadarangani.