Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Hussain Khan Shocks O'Donoghue in IBSF World Snooker Championship
In a big surprise at the World Snooker Championship in Doha, a player from India named Hussain Khan beat a favorite from Ireland, Brendon O’Donoghue.
Hussain was playing really well and got a big lead of 3-0.
Even though O’Donoghue fought back to win two games, Hussain secured his victory.
This happened during the group stage of the tournament.
Hussain had already made it through the first part of the competition.
Hussain Khan of India secured a surprising 4-2 victory over Ireland's Brendon O’Donoghue.
The match was part of the IBSF World Snooker Championships held in Doha.
Khan, a 29-year-old who qualified earlier, took an early 3-0 lead.
O’Donoghue attempted a comeback, winning two frames, including one on the final black ball.
The match was a best-of-seven frames contest in Group 'L'.
- Who
- India's Hussain Khan and Ireland's Brendon O’Donoghue
- What
- Hussain Khan defeated Brendon O’Donoghue in a snooker match.
- When
- Sunday, November 9
- Where
- Doha
- Why
- Part of the IBSF World Snooker Championships
- Event
- IBSF World Snooker Championships
- Location
- Doha
- Date
- Sunday, November 9
- Indian Player
- Hussain Khan
- Irish Player
- Brendon O’Donoghue
- Match Result
- Hussain Khan wins 4-2