TEHRAN – May 20, 2025: Pakistan’s national baseball team stormed into the final of the West Asia Baseball Cup after defeating India with a commanding 14-1 victory in Iran on Monday.
From the very first inning, Pakistan put pressure on India by scoring five early runs. The team added five more in the third inning, completely taking control of the match. Third baseman Hussain stood out with an exceptional performance, while center fielder Waseem Akram and power hitter Mohammad Rehan also played crucial roles in the win.
On the pitching side, Mohammad Haris delivered an outstanding spell, allowing just one run and claiming four outs over 4.1 innings. Relief pitchers Syed Moheb Shah and Hussain Imam added to the dominance, taking five outs in just 2.2 innings.
India struggled on both ends. Their fielders committed 10 errors, and their bowlers gave away 8 walks, handing Pakistan several scoring opportunities. With this victory, Pakistan is now set to face Palestine in the final scheduled for tomorrow.
After the match, Pakistan Baseball Federation President Syed Fakhar Ali Shah dedicated the win to the Pakistan Armed Forces, praising the team’s spirit and performance against their arch-rivals.
This impressive victory not only highlights Pakistan’s growing strength in baseball but also sets up an exciting final as they aim for the championship title.