Dubai, Pakistan’s baseball team made a powerful start in the Baseball United Arab Classic, overpowering Bangladesh 10-0 in their opening group match in Dubai.
Pitcher Jibran Murtaza showcased an exceptional performance on the mound, supported by impressive plays from Mohammad Hussain, Zain, and Waseem. Hussain delivered a rare ballpark home run, giving Pakistan an early lead and adding to the team’s momentum.
Ranked 38th globally, Pakistan will play their second group match tonight at 9:30 pm (PKT) against the UAE’s new baseball team. Pakistan is in Group A of the nine-team tournament, alongside India, Bangladesh, UAE, and Afghanistan. The much-anticipated match against India will take place on Friday evening.
Pakistan’s squad for the tournament includes players Sameer Ahmed Khatri, Zan Shariff Von Schlegell, Amar Bilal Mahmood, Iyad Ansari, Pierce Romail Khan, Moosa Nonomiya (Khizer Hayat), Syed Ali Shah, Syed Muhammad Shah, Hasnain Jan, Syed Muhib Shah, Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Younas, Muhammad Hussain, Muhammad Amjad Aslam, Shahzad Ahmad, Wasim Akram, Musharaf Khan, Jibran Aman Murtaza, Wahid, Faisal Hayat, Hussain Imam Shah, and Umair Imdad Bhatti.
