Sri Lanka made a fine start in the 10th Asia Base Ball Cup, registering 15-0 win over Islamic Republic of Iran in their opening first match at the Punjab Stadium here on Sunday.
Sri Lankan batter were in knick form collecting 9 runs in the 1st inning to make a blazing start with Kosala and Nero Shan contributed 2 runs each while Dampi Sameera, Shalitha, Nelanka and Fupun made 1 run each. No run was made in the 2nd inning. However Sri Lanka were again on the attack in the 3rd inning earning 3 more runs by Kosala, Dampi and Sameera to consolidate the lead. No run was made in the 4th inning. In the 5th inning Sri Lanka made the tally Dampi, Sameera and Nelanka added 1 run each.
Chief guest of the day was Syed Shahid Ali Shah, member of International Olympic Committee (Pakistan) and President Punjab Olympic Association.
President Pakistan Federation Baseball Shaukat Javed, Khawar Shah Secretary General of Pakistan Federation Baseball, Mohsin Khan, Vice President of Pakistan Federation Baseball, Haider Khan Lahri, Secretary General Softball Federation of Pakistan, Asif Iqbal, Director Development PFB and Syed Fakhar Ali, Shah Executive Director Welcomed were also present on the occasion.
On Monday Sir Lanka will face Afghanistan. Syed Aqil Ali Shah, Vice President Pakistan Olympic Association and Minister Sports KPK will be the Chief Guest. The match will start on 2:00pm.
