2011 World Cup (snooker)

The 2011 PTT-EGAT World Cup was a professional non-ranking team snooker tournament that took place from 11 to 17 July 2011 at the Bangkok Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. It was the 13th edition of the event, and it was televised live by Eurosport.

World Cup
Tournament information
Dates11–17 July 2011 (2011-07-11 2011-07-17)
VenueBangkok Convention Centre
CityBangkok
CountryThailand
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-ranking team event
Total prize fund$700,000
Winner's share$200,000
Highest break139
Final
Champion China
Ding Junhui
Liang Wenbo
Runner-up Northern Ireland
Mark Allen
Gerard Greene
Score4–2
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2015

The tournament was last held 1996 in Thailand, where Scotland consisting of Stephen Hendry, John Higgins and Alan McManus defeated Ireland, represented by Ken Doherty, Fergal O'Brien and Michael Judge, 10–7 in the final.

Ding Junhui and Liang Wenbo won the first title for China by defeating Northern Ireland, represented by Mark Allen and Gerard Greene, 4–2 in the final.

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