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Muscat, Nov 21 (PTI) Former champions India ‘A’ powered into the quarterfinals with an all-win record in the league phase of the World Cup of snooker here on Friday.

Pankaj Advani was in imperious form, powering the team to a lopsided 3-1 win over United Arab Emirates and then crushing Afghanistan 3-0.

Group ‘F’ toppers India ‘A’, will take on the winner of the match between France and Indonesia on Saturday in the last eight stage.

Brijesh Damani gave India ‘A’ a 1-0 lead against UAE with a 64-1 win over Mohamed Shehab in the first frame.

Advani then rifled in a break of 86 in his 102-35 win over Khalid Kamali. Advani then partnered Aditya Mehta and made a break of 53 in the 3-0 rout.

On late Thursday night, it was Advani all the way in the matc

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