South Africa Stays Perfect After Day 2 at Baseball5 Southern Region Qualifier

The South African Baseball5 team maintained its unbeaten run at the Southern Region Africa Qualifier in Maseru, Lesotho, completing Day 2 with a flawless 8–0 record.

Held at the Lerotholi Polytechnic College Hall, the qualifier features national teams from South Africa, Zambia, and Lesotho. South Africa has dominated the round-robin stage, securing a place in Sunday’s gold medal game.

Day 2 Match Results – South Africa

South Africa 2–0 Lesotho
Sets: 2–0, 4–3
South Africa 2–0 Zambia
Sets: 10–6, 10–4
South Africa 2–0 Lesotho (rematch)
Sets: 15–1 (4 innings), 4–0
South Africa 2–0 Zambia (rematch)
Sets: 6–5, 4–3 (6 innings)

Standings After Day 2 (Round Robin)

Team	GP	W	L	AVG	GB
South Africa	8	8	0	1.000	–
Zambia	8	4	4	0.500	4
Lesotho	8	0	8	0.000	8

South Africa’s strong defence and consistent hitting kept them in control of every game. The team finished the round robin with 8 wins from 8 matches, multiple run-ahead rule victories, and no losses across two days of intense play.

The final between South Africa and Zambia is scheduled for Sunday, 1 June 2025 at 09:00. South Africa goes in as the clear favourite, but with the championship title and qualification at stake, the final promises to deliver thrilling Baseball5 action.

Beyond the action on the court, the South African delegation has been warmly welcomed by the host nation. Lesotho has provided excellent hospitality, showcasing its commitment to growing Baseball5 in the region.

A special moment was the recognition of South African team manager Hayley Scott-Maree , who celebrated her birthday during the tournament and was honoured by the local organisers.

The South African team is coached by Americo Juma and managed by Hayley Scott-Maree, both of whom have played a critical role in preparing the squad for success on and off the court.

The tournament is being managed by Tournament Director Jason Bell (RSA) and a team of officials from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, ensuring high standards of play and administration throughout the event.