Pakistan’s baseball team emerged victorious against the Indian team on Thursday, scoring 12-1 in a friendly baseball match in Islamabad.
The match played had over seven innings, during which Zakir, Waseem and Shehzad scored two runs each.
It must be noted that the match between the arch-rivals was organised after the conclusion of the West Asia Cup on Wednesday, in which Pakistan emerged as victors by triumphing against Palestine 11-3, in the final.
The Pakistan Federation Baseball took to Twitter to congratulate the winners, saying: “CONGRATULATIONS: Pakistan the New West Asia Cup baseball Champ. Team Palestine wins the hearts of the people with their outstanding display. Pakistani pitcher’s AMJAD and ZOHAIB made too difficult for Palestine players.”
Earlier, the hosts beat Sri Lanka by 16-1 to book their place in the final of the event.
Meanwhile, Palestine defeated Bangladesh in the other semi-final to qualify for the title clash.
In the tournament’s opening match, the 43rd-ranked Pakistani team defeated Afghanistan 17-0 to start things off, while in the second match, the hosts beat Bangladesh 14-0.
