Category: Baseball

Islamabad:
Women’s baseball teams of Pakistan Army, Pakistan WAPDA and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa won their respective matches on the opening day of the 18th National Women’s Baseball Championship 2024.

The 18th National Women’s Baseball Championship under the auspices of the Pakistan Federation Baseball started at the FC College Baseball Ground in Lahore. Apart from the four provinces, teams from Islamabad, Pakistan Army, Pakistan WAPDA, Pakistan Police and HEC are participating in the championship. Pakistan Army is defending the title.
On the occasion of the inauguration of the championship, Mr. Moazzam Khan, Executive Director Pakistan Federation Baseball was the chief guest. Syed Fakhar Ali Shah Secretary General Pakistan Federation Baseball along with other officials welcomed the Chief Guest. After the national anthem, the chief guest was introduced with the players.
Three matches were played on the first day of the championship. In the first match, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa team defeated the Pakistan Police team by 16-6. For Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nida and Aiman Malik scored three runs each, Maria, Muqadas and Sidra Khattak scored two runs each while Hina, Mah Noor, Sidra and Rameen scored one run each and contributed to the victory. While for police team, Aleena, Iqra, Huma, Fazila, Allah Mafi and Mona scored one run each.
In the second match, Pakistan WAPDA defeated Islamabad 16-1 under mercy rule. For Pakistan WAPDA, Madeeha, Gul Feroza, Saiqa, Sidra Riasat, Iqra, Noreena and Ayesha scored two runs each while Hurraira and Iram scored one run. Chaman Mushtaq scored the only run for Islamabad.
In the third match, Pakistan Army defeated the Punjab team in a one-sided match by 17-0 in the second innings of the match under mercy rule. Three Army players including Zahida Ghani, Asia Siddiqa and Atiya Saif scored three runs each, while Maida Batool, Rabia Shahid and Samia Khalid scored two runs each, while Rashida and Fareeha Nayab scored one run each. Army’s Zahida Ghani hit the first home run of the championship.
Two matches will be played tomorrow in the championship.

Lahore: President, Pakistan Federation Baseball Syed Fakhar Ali shah thrilled to announce a remarkable accomplishment for Pakistan Federation Baseball that Our national team has surged an impressive 11 spots in the world rankings, now standing proudly at 38th globally. This achievement follows our fifth-place finish in the Asian championship, showcasing the extraordinary talent and dedication of our players.

By expressing his sincere gratitude to Dear fellow Pakistanis and Baseball enthusiasts & everyone who has supported and believed in our national baseball team. In the conversation with media he said to the nation that “Your unwavering encouragement has been instrumental in this success. This achievement underscores the potential within Pakistan’s baseball community”.

More he said, “With continued support and investment, including the vision for a dedicated baseball stadium, we aim to propel our team even further. I firmly believe that with the right resources, Pakistan Federation Baseball is destined for Olympic greatness in the future. Let’s celebrate this milestone together and continue to build a brighter future for baseball in Pakistan”.