Pakistan baseball team thrashes India 12-0 in historic Arab Classic Dubai 2024 win
Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi congratulates Pakistani players
DUBAI: The Pakistani baseball team once again demonstrated their prowess at the Arab Classic Dubai 2024, hosted by Baseball United, with a commanding 12-0 victory over rivals India yesterday.
This resounding win, marking their third consecutive victory in the tournament, has reinforced Pakistan’s position as a formidable force in the competition.
The team has now defeated Bangladesh, the UAE, and India, securing a clear path to the semi-finals and setting a promising trajectory for a strong finish in Dubai.
Arab Classic Dubai 2024: Pakistan vs India
From the very first pitch, Pakistan’s determination was evident as they dominated both offensively and defensively, leaving India struggling to gain a foothold in the game.
Pakistan's relentless offensive strategy included key home runs in the second, fourth, and fifth innings, which consistently put India under pressure and prevented any shift in momentum.
Several standout performances contributed to this decisive win, with Romail Khan, Mohammad Younis, Zan Shariff, Jibran Murtaza, and Mohammad Hussain all playing crucial roles on both sides of the game. Their coordinated efforts kept the team in control, showcasing the formidable team chemistry that has characterised Pakistan’s campaign in the tournament thus far.
On the pitching front, Pakistan’s Faisal Hayat delivered a stellar performance, effectively neutralising India’s batting lineup and preventing them from scoring a single run.
Hayat’s impressive control and consistency underscored Pakistan’s strong defence, helping them achieve a shutout that highlighted their superiority over their opponents.
Ambassador congratulates Team Pakistan
In light of Pakistan’s remarkable victory, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, extended his congratulations to the team, praising their “passion, commitment, and team spirit.” He noted that such performances underscore Pakistan’s growing influence in baseball on the international stage and commended the management’s dedication to the team’s preparation.
“The remarkable teamwork and commitment shown by the players on the field is indeed commendable,” he remarked, sharing his pride in the team’s achievements.
Welcoming the #Boyz_in_Green from Pakistan in a Dubai, UAE on an exciting game between Pakistan and India on Nov 8, 2024 at the Arab Classic organized by the @Baseball_United. Pakistan is ranked 38th in the WORLD and has won the two opening games against Bangladesh and the UAE! pic.twitter.com/icQpvTcQoX
— Faisal Tirmizi (@Fntirmizi) November 8, 2024
Pakistan’s journey in Arab Classic Dubai 2024
In their opening match against Bangladesh, Pakistan delivered a strong 8-2 victory, setting the tone for their journey in the Arab Classic.
Building on this momentum, Pakistan faced the UAE in a thrilling contest that ended in a close 7-5 win.
With three victories already secured after defeating India, Pakistan is set to face Afghanistan in their final group-stage game today, November 9. This match will provide Pakistan an opportunity to further assert their strength ahead of the semi-finals, where they aim to carry their winning momentum forward.