Pune's Suraj Rathi Wins 5-2 at Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker State Ranking 2026
Pune cueist Suraj Rathi, Maharashtra's No. 2 in 6-red snooker, beat qualifier Ajinkya Yelve 5-2 in the main draw of the Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker State Ranking 2026, played by 48 players in Mumbai.
By Sham Rathi ·
Pune cueist Suraj Rathi, ranked No. 2 in Maharashtra in 6-red snooker, won his main draw match against qualifier Ajinkya Yelve by 5 frames to 2 at the Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker State Ranking 2026. Suraj kept up steady pressure from the start, built a 4-1 lead and closed out the match comfortably.
About the tournament
The championship is run by The Billiards and Snooker Association of Maharashtra (BSAM). Its main draw began on 26 October 2026 with 48 players: 15 seeded players and 33 qualifiers who came through zonal rounds across the state. Matches are being played at Malabar Hill Club, the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) and Khar Gymkhana in Mumbai.
Sumehr Mago is the defending champion, and Kreishh Gurbaxani has returned to the state circuit after playing on the professional tour.
Highest break: Abhishek Bajaj's 70
Abhishek Bajaj, Maharashtra No. 3, beat junior player Awad Basar 5-2. His break of 70 was the Break of the Day on 28 October, the third day of the main draw.
Other results
Imran Khan beat seeded Shabaz Khan 5-4 in a deciding frame, after leading 3-1 and being pulled back to 4-4.
Imran Khan, who beat Shabaz Khan 5-4. Photo: BSAM
Rrahul Sachdev, the state No. 1 in 15-red snooker, beat Anurag Bagri 5-2, finishing with a break of 68.
Rrahul Sachdev, who beat Anurag Bagri 5-2. Photo: BSAM
Nitesh Mane beat Ejaz Merchant 5-4 in another match that went to the last frame.
Nitesh Mane, who beat Ejaz Merchant 5-4. Photo: BSAM
Ashwin Palnitkar of Vidarbha beat Aakash Ramteke 5-3.
Pinak Anap beat Yash Jain 5-2.
Gaurav Jaisinghani beat Sumit Naidu 5-2.
Rrahul Sachdev, Nitesh Mane, Pinak Anap and Gaurav Jaisinghani have reached the last 16. PuneDiary will update this story as the championship moves ahead.
Questions and answers
How did Pune's Suraj Rathi do at the Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker State Ranking 2026?
Suraj Rathi, Maharashtra's No. 2 in 6-red snooker, beat qualifier Ajinkya Yelve 5-2 in the main draw after leading 4-1.
Who organises the Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker State Ranking 2026?
The Billiards and Snooker Association of Maharashtra (BSAM).
Where is the Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker State Ranking 2026 being played?
At Malabar Hill Club, the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) and Khar Gymkhana in Mumbai. The main draw began on 26 October 2026.
How many players are in the Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker State Ranking 2026 main draw?
48 players: 15 seeded players and 33 qualifiers from zonal rounds across Maharashtra.
Who is the defending champion of the Maharashtra 6-Red Snooker State Ranking?
Sumehr Mago.
