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Pakistan secure second win in Asian Baseball Championship

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Pakistan secured their second victory in the placement round of the ongoing Asian Baseball Championship in Taipei, Taiwan, triumphing over Palestine with a resounding score of 12-3. Pakistan exhibited stellar performances by key players like Amjad Islam, Umair Imad Butt, and Aman Khan. Jabran, Zaakir, Sameer, and Wasim also delivered commendable performances, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
Looking ahead in the placement round, Pakistan is set to face Hong Kong in their upcoming match scheduled for tomorrow. This recent win follows Pakistan’s earlier triumph over Thailand in the initial round of group matches by 4-1. Pakistan lost their first two matches in the event after going down against world number one Japan 14-0 and Philippines 4-2. However, 18-year-old pitcher Musharaf Khan starred for the Green Shirts against Thailand as he pitched all 9 innings and recorded all 27 outs. According to World Baseball Rankings, Pakistan are placed 49th while Thailand are six places above them at 43. Losing their first two games means that Pakistan were not able to qualify for the Super Four round. However, they will compete for 5th-8th place against Thailand, Hong Kong and Palestine. The top two teams in the Super Round will compete for the title on December 10.Taiwan, the defending champions, and South Korea are joined by Hong Kong and Palestine in the event’s Group A, with the last edition’s runners-up Japan, the Philippines, Pakistan and Thailand in Group B.

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Mr. Azhar ul Haq Wahid - Editor Mr. Azhar ul Haq Wahid joins "To The Sports News" as an Editor, bringing a decade of comprehensive journalistic experience to our team. A respected Pakistani journalist, he has dedicated his career to covering a wide array of global issues across the world, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex subjects and a commitment to detailed reporting. Mr. Wahid has a background working with prominent print and electronic media organizations, including Channel Five TV, the newspaper "Khabrain," The Nation/Nawa-i-Waqt, NNI, Daily Sama, City 42, Star Asia, Waqt News, Daily The Business, and Daily The Khabrain. His work has covered areas such as Environment, Health, and Sports. He is also a member of the Lahore Press Club, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ), highlighting his dedication to journalistic standards and diverse reporting. His academic background includes a BS Honors degree in Sociology and an MPhil from Punjab University, alongside a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sargodha. Furthermore, Mr. Wahid is a Ph.D. candidate in Journalism at Complutense University of Madrid, and has contributed to research on topics including the relationship of sports participation with achievement, motivation, and innovation traits among university students, and the effects of parental involvement on student participation in sports. With his extensive experience in covering diverse topics and his keen analytical skills, Mr. Azhar ul Haq Wahid is poised to lead our sports news coverage with depth, accuracy, and insightful perspectives, ensuring our readers receive top-tier journalistic content.

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