Post resounding his win against the tournament favourite Pankaj Advani last night, Kothari went for his semi-final match with much more confidence and the same reflected in his game also. He took on when Indian youngster Dhvaj Haria who entered in the semis after defeating player from Myanmar Aung Htay last night.

Sourav started with the opening shot and in second visit itself he posted first century break to take initial lead. On 141 points, when he found himself out of position, he opted to play double baulk safe.

Ahmedabad based Indian youngster Dhvaj Haria confirms his first ever World Billiards medal when he stepped in the semi-finals of Long Up format in 2016 IBSF World Billiards Championship. In the quarters, he defeated Aung Htay of Myanmar scoring 1000 points against 677 of Htay.

The knockout stage of 2016 IBSF World Billiards LongUp format has begun today morning here at Karnataka State Billiards Association in Bengaluru.