Lahore, March 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):The three-match Umoja Builders Women’s Baseball Series between Pakistan and Malaysia’s National Women’s Baseball teams ended in a 3-0 series victory for Pakistan at Bahria Town Lahore. In the third and final match of the series, Pakistan defeated Malaysia 15-6.
The Chief Guest at the Closing Ceremony of the series was Brig. Khalil Ullah Butt (Retd.), Executive Director, Bahria Town, Lahore. The Guest of Honour Muhammad Tanveer CEO Ajwa City Gujranwala was also present on the occasion. President of Pakistan Federation Baseball Syed Fakhar Ali Shah received the Chief Guest and other guests. Head Coach Musaddiq Hanif, President of Malaysian Baseball Federation Sazali Hussain and other officials of the federation were also present on the occasion.
In the third match of the series, Pakistan defeated Malaysia 15-6. Humaira Khan, Umm e Hani, Rashida Parveen and Ayesha Ijaz scored 2 runs each while Sidra Riyasat, Madiha, Zainab Riaz, Zahida Ghani, Asia Siddique, Noorina and Maryam contributed 1 run each. Noor Afrina scored 2 runs for Malaysia while Alina, Noor Shuhada, Ayesha and Aina contributed 1 run each.
At the end of the match, Chief Guest Brig. Khalil Ullah Butt (Rtd.) distributed medals and trophies among the players. Talking to media on the occasion, he said that hosting International Women’s Baseball Series in Bahria Town Lahore is a welcome thing. Malaysia is our brotherly Islamic country and we are very happy to host them.
After the victory in the series, Pakistan captain Zainab Riaz said that all the team is very happy to win the series. The Malaysian team played the best game. Our players got a lot of experience from this series.
After the defeat in the series, the captain of the Malaysian team said that our team played a very good game in the series but unfortunately we could not get the result of the matches in our favour. The Pakistan team played a great game and we congratulate them on their success in the series. Our team’s tour of Pakistan was very good and we would love to come and play in Pakistan in future also.
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