LAHORE (Web Desk) – The World Baseball Federation has released its latest rankings for the top 20 teams, showcasing significant progress for Pakistan’s men’s and women’s baseball squads.
Both teams jumped three spots globally. The men’s team rose from 38th to 35th in the world, securing 8th place in Asia. The women’s team advanced from 17th to 14th globally, ranking 7th in Asia.
Fakhar Ali Shah, President of the Pakistan Baseball Federation (PBF), praised the teams’ achievements, highlighting their growth despite missing the Asian Games. “Our women’s team is shining under tough conditions, climbing the ranks without recent international exposure,” Shah said.
Japan leads both men’s and women’s rankings globally and in Asia, followed by Chinese Taipei (2nd), the United States (3rd), South Korea (4th), and Mexico (5th).
To prepare for the Asian Baseball Championship, set for September 22–28, 2025, in China, the PBF hired the services of Kazuto Nonaka, a Japanese coach.
Since May, Nonaka has been training two standout players, Faisal Hayat and Musharraf, in a specialized program in Japan.
Additionally, the PBF named national team pitcher Alex Khan as head coach of the Pakistan Under-18 team for the 2026 U-18 World Cup qualifiers. Khan, who played in the 2022 World Baseball Classic and will compete in this year’s Asian Championship, brings valuable experience to the role.