22nd May, Petaling Jaya: Ex-international and seasoned campaigner, Rick Tan and Paiman Dali of Singapore, finished one-two in the Men's Senior Masters finals of the Kuala Lumpur International Open Bowling Championships underway at Sunway Megalanes.

Malaysia's Nor Hishammuddin Mohd Nordin of Malaysia set a cracking pace with 254 in his opening game to lead 2024 Malaysian Open Senior Masters champion, Paiman Dali of Singapore by seven pins with compatriot, Adam Chew in third, a further 11 pins away in third.

The Malaysian's lead only lasted one game as Dali surged into the lead by adding 201 in his second game with Chew taking over second while Nor Hishammuddin slipped down to third. But the Malaysian bounced back with a brilliant 226 to regain the lead.

Dali moved into second while Rick Tan and Chew stayed closed to the leading duo. Back-to-back big 233 and 227 games from Tan saw the 63-year-old Singaporean taking over the lead with Nor Hishammuddin in second and Dali in third.