He defeated Ireland’s Leone Crowley 39-17 in Round 1 and then defeated Canadian Sahil Nayyar 85-11 in Round 2.

Sarkhosh will face Liam Highfield from England in Round 3.

The 2025 Snooker Shoot Out is a professional snooker tournament that started on December 10 at the Tower Circus in Blackpool, England, where the tournament was previously held from 2011 to 2015.

The 16th consecutive edition of the tournament since it was revived in 2011, it is the 10th ranking event of the 2025‍–‍26 season, following the 2025 UK Championship and preceding the 2025 Scottish Open. The winner will receive £50,000 from a total prize fund of £171,000.