Kreishh Gurbaxani Wins Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker Title 2026, Beats Rrahul Sachdev 6-1 in the Final
Former professional Kreishh Gurbaxani is Maharashtra's 6-Red Snooker No. 1 for 2026. He beat reigning Maharashtra 15-Red champion Rrahul Sachdev 6-1 in the final of the BSAM state ranking event. Pune's Suraj Rathi was among the players.
By Sham Rathi ·
Kreishh Gurbaxani is the Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker champion for 2026. In the final of the state ranking tournament of the Billiards and Snooker Association of Maharashtra (BSAM), he beat Rrahul Sachdev 6-1. Rrahul Sachdev is the reigning Maharashtra 15-Red champion, so the final brought together two of the best players in the state.
The tournament was hosted by three Mumbai clubs: the Malabar Hill Club, the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) and Khar Gymkhana. Players from across Maharashtra took part, including Suraj Rathi from Pune.
Read also: Pune's Suraj Rathi Wins 5-1 at Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker State Ranking 2026
A former professional in form
Kreishh Gurbaxani, from Mumbai, earned a place on the professional World Snooker Tour through the Asia-Oceania Q School in 2024. Through this tournament he played attacking snooker with good break-building, and in the final he gave his opponent very few chances. BSAM called it a commanding finish and congratulated both finalists.
What is 6-red snooker?
6-red snooker is a shorter, faster form of the game. It is played with 6 red balls instead of 15, so frames are quicker and one mistake can decide a frame. The highest possible break is 75, against 147 in the full game. Players need quick decisions and sharp potting, which makes it exciting to watch.
Snooker in Pune
Pune has a strong cue sports culture, with tables at clubs such as the Poona Club and PYC Hindu Gymkhana. Pune players regularly compete in the BSAM state ranking events, which count towards Maharashtra rankings and team selection.
Questions and answers
Who won the Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker state ranking title 2026?
Kreishh Gurbaxani won the BSAM Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker title for 2026. He beat Rrahul Sachdev 6-1 in the final.
Where was the BSAM Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker state ranking tournament 2026 played?
It was hosted by the Malabar Hill Club, the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) and Khar Gymkhana in Mumbai.
How is 6-red snooker different from normal snooker?
6-red snooker uses 6 red balls instead of 15. Frames are shorter and the highest possible break is 75, against 147 in the full game.
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