Bengaluru, Karnataka: The Thunderstorm Titans, led by R Santosh, emerged victorious in the first edition of the Cue Sports Premier League (CSPL) 2024, defeating the Summer Tuskers 4-1 in the finals held on May 12th, 2024. The tournament was organized by the Bowring Institute in Bengaluru.
Manan Chandra Shines for Titans
The opening match of the finals saw Snooker Singles specialist Manan Chandra of the Titans overpower Sourav Kothari from the Summer Tuskers, giving his team a crucial early lead. The subsequent frames featured Snooker Doubles, where the Titans dominated by winning the first two. However, the Summer Tuskers managed to salvage one doubles victory in the third frame.
Captain Santosh Seals the Deal
In a nail-biting fifth frame, Titans’ captain R Santosh defeated D Rajkumar on the black ball, securing the championship title for his team.
Manan Chandra Earns Double Honors
Chandra’s exceptional performance throughout the tournament earned him not just the winning moment in the finals but also the coveted title of “Best Player of the Tournament.” Other individual accolades included:
- Emerging Player of the League: Daivik Bansi
- Highest Break of the League: Brijesh Damani
- Best Pair of the League: Sri Hari and Kushal
The CSPL finals were a momentous occasion, marking the culmination of a successful inaugural season and witnessing the rise of the Thunderstorm Titans as the first-ever champions.
