Pakistani baseball gamers pose for group picture with nationwide flag after advancing to West Baseball Cup closing in Karj, Iran. — Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s baseball workforce delivered one other exceptional efficiency Tuesday afternoon, overpowering India by a lopsided 14-1 rating within the West Asia Baseball Cup semifinal in Karj, Iran.
The mercy rule was invoked after seven innings as Pakistan’s commanding lead left no probability for an Indian comeback.
The defending champions got here out swinging, placing up 5 runs in each the primary and third innings to take agency management of the sport.
Third baseman Hussain led the offensive cost, going 2-for-4 on the plate with two RBIs and 4 runs scored. Heart fielder Wasim Akram and designated hitter Muhammad Rehan additionally had robust performances, combining for 4 hits and 4 runs batted in.
On the mound, beginning pitcher Muhammad Haris set the tone with 4.1 strong innings, permitting only one earned run whereas putting out 4 Indian batters.
The bullpen was much more dominant, with relievers Syed Muhib Shah and Hussain Imam combining for 5 strikeouts over 2.2 scoreless innings to seal the victory.
India struggled in all phases of the sport, committing an alarming 10 fielding errors whereas their pitchers issued eight walks. Their lone run got here within the first inning, they managed simply 4 hits whole in opposition to Pakistan’s stingy pitching employees.
With this emphatic win, Pakistan advances to Wednesday’s closing the place they’ll face Palestine as they search to defend their West Asia Baseball Cup title.
In the meantime, in a video message, Pakistan Federation Baseball President Syed Fakhar Ali Shah stated that the win in opposition to India is devoted to armed forces of Pakistan.
