Pakistan’s emerging squash talents Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan have booked their spots in the quarterfinals of the Nash Cup 2025, a $31,250 PSA World Tour Copper event being held in London, Ontario, Canada.
Noor Zaman Overcomes Argentina’s Jeremias Azana
Fifth seed Noor Zaman delivered a commanding performance in his round-of-16 match against Argentina’s Jeremias Azana. Zaman opened with an 11-6 win but narrowly lost the second 12-14. He bounced back to edge the third 12-10 before sealing victory 11-7 in the fourth game.
The match lasted 57 minutes, showcasing Zaman’s stamina and tactical depth. With this win, he continues his impressive run on the professional squash circuit.
Ashab Irfan Wins Five-Game Thriller
Eighth seed Ashab Irfan faced a tough challenge against Malaysia’s Sanjay Jeeva in a gripping five-game battle. Irfan started strongly with an 11-5 opening game but lost momentum in the second, also 11-5. He regained control in the third with a dominant 11-4 before Jeeva leveled by taking the fourth 11-7.
In the deciding fifth game, Irfan kept his composure to close out the match 11-6. The contest lasted 63 minutes and tested both players’ endurance, but Irfan’s determination proved decisive.
Quarterfinal Challenges Ahead
Both Pakistani players now face tough opponents in the quarterfinals. Noor Zaman is set to play Colombia’s Ronald Palomino, who shocked third seed Leandro Romiglio of Argentina in straight games.
Meanwhile, Ashab Irfan will clash with India’s Veer Chotrani, the fourth seed, who progressed with a 3-1 win over Viktor Byrtus of the Czech Republic.
These quarterfinal matchups promise to be highly competitive, with Pakistan’s young stars aiming to continue their breakthrough runs and strengthen the country’s legacy in squash.
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