India enter World Team Snooker Championship quarterfinals with win over Mongolia

India advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Team Snooker Championship in Guangdong, China, after defeating Mongolia 3-1 in the pre-quarterfinals on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Former champions India now face China ‘B’ in the last eight, according to tournament reports.

How did India defeat Mongolia to reach the quarterfinals?

Aditya Mehta opened the last-16 clash by defeating Nasanbuyan Orgil 65-46. Pankaj Advani followed with a 70-6 victory over Sergelen Batdelger, recording a break of 51 during the frame.

Mongolia secured a point in the doubles match, where the duo of Orgil and Batdelger beat Advani and Ketan Chawla 70-54. Chawla was playing his first match of the tournament.

Advani sealed the 3-1 tie victory for India by defeating Orgil 67-37. The win ensures India’s place in the quarterfinal stage of the competition.

Did You Know? Aditya Mehta, who contributed to India’s victory over Mongolia, is a former World Games gold medallist.

What was India’s performance against Turkey?

India recorded a 3-0 sweep against Turkey in their final Group ‘B’ league match earlier Wednesday. Pankaj Advani started the rout with a 60-39 win over Ismail Turker.

Aditya Mehta expanded the lead to 2-0 by beating Enes Bakirci 95-17. The pair then combined to win the doubles match 90-13 against Turker and Bakirci, with Advani compiling a break of 46.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that India’s ability to bounce back from a doubles loss against Mongolia demonstrates the depth of their singles play. The upcoming rematch against China ‘B’ carries significant weight as India looks to avenge a narrow league-stage defeat.

Who will India face in the next round?

India is scheduled to play China ‘B’ in the quarterfinals. The hosts reached the last eight after defeating Singapore 3-1 in their own pre-quarterfinal match.

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This matchup marks a second meeting between the two sides. India previously suffered a narrow loss to China ‘B’ during the opening day of the league stage.

Because of this prior result, the quarterfinal could serve as a critical opportunity for India to reverse their earlier momentum against the host nation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who did India defeat to enter the quarterfinals?
India defeated Mongolia with a 3-1 score in the pre-quarterfinals.

What was the result of India’s final Group ‘B’ league match?
India won 3-0 against Turkey.

Which players secured wins for India against Mongolia?
Aditya Mehta and Pankaj Advani both secured singles victories to lead India to the win.

Do you think India can reverse their earlier league-stage loss against China ‘B’ in the quarterfinals?