(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025: Day 9 Matches Delayed Due to Severe Weather
Severe weather conditions have caused delays on Day 9 (Saturday, August 2) at the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025, presented by RAXUS. To ensure the safety of all participants, the WBSC Events Department has advised teams to remain at their hotels until further notice.
⚠️ Matches Affected by Weather:
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Placement Round (10:30 UTC+8)
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Germany vs. Czechia – Postponed
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South Africa vs. Cuba – Postponed
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Super Round Game 1 (14:30 UTC+8)
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USA vs. Japan – The winner will advance directly to the World Championship Final.
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Super Round Game 2 (14:30 UTC+8)
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Mexico vs. Dominican Republic – Both teams are already eliminated from title contention.
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Placement Match (18:30 UTC+8)
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Australia vs. Panama – Competing for 8th place.
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Super Round Game 3 (18:30 UTC+8)
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Chinese Taipei vs. Korea – A win for Korea will send them to the Championship Final.
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🔁 Possible Scenarios:
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If Chinese Taipei and Japan win, a three-way tie (Chinese Taipei, USA, Korea at 3-2) will occur. The Team Quality Balance (TQB) will determine the finalist.
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If Chinese Taipei and USA win, another three-way tie (Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea at 3-2) will occur. In this case, Japan advances due to earlier victories over Chinese Taipei (Opening Round) and Korea (Super Round).
📺 Watch Live:
All games are broadcast live on GameTime, WBSC’s official OTT streaming platform. (Note: Regional broadcasting exceptions may apply in Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.)
Stay updated on weather delays and schedule changes by following official WBSC channels.
