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Express Tribune
21-05-2025
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Palestine stun Pakistan 5-4 in dramatic West Asia Baseball Championship final
Listen to article Palestine clinched a historic victory over defending champions Pakistan, winning the final of the West Asia Baseball Championship 5-4 in extra innings after a dramatic contest on Wednesday. The high-stakes final, held in Karaj, Iran was level at 4-4 after nine innings. Palestine managed the decisive run in the tenth to lift the regional title for the first time. Team Palestine walk it off bottom of the 10th. Final score Pakistan loss 4-5- Congratulations team Palestine, a well deserved winner. — Pakistan Federation Baseball 🇵🇰⚾️ (@pakbaseball) May 21, 2025 Palestine took control early, scoring one run in the first inning and three more in the third to take a 4-0 lead. Pakistan responded with a run in the fourth and another in the fifth to reduce the deficit to 4-2. Palestine answered back immediately, adding a run in the bottom of the fifth. However, Pakistan mounted a late comeback, scoring twice in the ninth to tie the game and force an extra inning. Despite the momentum, the Green Shirts failed to score in the tenth inning. Palestine capitalised, sealing the game with a decisive run to claim a nail-biting win. Today's bad news we lost the West Asia Cup but we still qualified for Asian Championship. Good news we will be back at the full strength. Pakistan's favourite Amaan Khan is back in September for Asian Championship. Sep 22-29. China — Pakistan Federation Baseball 🇵🇰⚾️ (@pakbaseball) May 21, 2025 Earlier in the third-place playoff, hosts Iran defeated India to secure the bronze. Pakistan had enjoyed a dominant run leading up to the final. They topped Group B, beating Bangladesh 10-6, shutting out Iran 14-0, and routing arch-rivals India 14-1 in the semifinals.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
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Pakistan hammer India 14-1 in West Asia Baseball Cup semifinal
Listen to article Pakistan's baseball team delivered a dominant performance to defeat India 14-1 in the semifinal of the West Asia Baseball Cup, booking their place in the final against Palestine. The match, played in Karaj, Iran, ended after seven innings under the mercy rule, with Pakistan asserting control early on and never looking back. The defending champions scored five runs each in the first and third innings to build an unassailable lead. Another defeat for India at the hands of Pakistan on the sports field — in the West Asia Baseball Cup, the Pakistani team outclassed India. In the second semifinal of the tournament held in Iran, Pakistan comfortably defeated traditional rivals India with a one-sided score of… — PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 20, 2025 Third baseman Hussain led from the front, registering two hits, two RBIs, and scoring four runs. Centre fielder Wasim Akram and designated hitter Muhammad Rehan also impressed, combining for four hits and four RBIs. Starting pitcher Muhammad Haris allowed just one earned run and struck out four batters over 4.1 innings. Relievers Syed Muhib Shah and Hussain Imam closed out the game with 2.2 scoreless innings, striking out five. Another defeat for India at the hands of Pakistan on the sports field — in the West Asia Baseball Cup, the Pakistani team outclassed India. In the second semifinal of the tournament held in Iran, Pakistan comfortably defeated traditional rivals India with a one-sided score of… — PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 20, 2025 India struggled both offensively and defensively, managing only four hits and committing 10 fielding errors. Their pitchers added to the woes with eight walks. India's lone run came in the first inning. Pakistan Federation Baseball President Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, in a video message following the win, dedicated the victory to the armed forces of Pakistan. Another defeat for India at the hands of Pakistan on the sports field — in the West Asia Baseball Cup, the Pakistani team outclassed India. In the second semifinal of the tournament held in Iran, Pakistan comfortably defeated traditional rivals India with a one-sided score of… — PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 20, 2025 Pakistan will face Palestine in the final on Wednesday (today) as they aim to defend their title.
