Former world champion Peter Gilchrist of Singapore delivers his another best and won the 2016 IBSF World Billiards Long Up title here at Bengaluru, India. The final was played today evening where he defeated Indian player Sourav Kothari by nearly 900 points (1500-617).

Multiple time World title holder, Peter Gilchrist of Singapore played outstanding game of Billiards to enter into another Billiards final of his career.

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.

"Begnal tiger caged the Karnataka Lion in his own den". Known as ‘Bengal Tiger’ in the Indian Cue Sports fraternity,Sourav Kothari put in his all experience and knocked out the defending champion and strong title contender Pankaj Advani 1000-644 in the Long Up format of 2016 IBSF World Billiards Championship here at Bengaluru, India.