Legendary cueist Pankaj Advani, 41, proved he remains a formidable force on the circuit as he pocketed a staggering 29th career world title by winning the WBL World Billiards Championship after a stunning comeback against England’s Rob Hall in a gruelling five-hour final here.

At 697-1014, with 115 minutes left, Hall was poised for his maiden world title, but Advani produced a fluent 210 break before crafting a mammoth 587 break, the highest of the championship this year, to seal victory.