China Dominates Opening Day at Women's Softball Asia Cup 2025 with 15-0 Victories

On July 14, during the Women's Softball Asia Cup 2025 taking place in Xi'an, host country China achieved impressive wins, defeating both India and Hong Kong, China with 15-0 scores. In their match against India, China quickly took charge, with Xie Yue hitting a base hit that allowed Yan Siyu to score in the first inning. They solidified their lead by scoring ten runs in the second inning, effectively securing their victory. Xie Jiaxin showcased her power with a home run in the third inning, followed by an exceptional base hit from Li Jiaqi.

Li Xintian, who made her debut for the national team, expressed her excitement about the results, crediting her coach for the opportunity and emphasizing the importance of patience in their gameplay. She highlighted how following the coach's advice improved their performance as the game progressed.

In their subsequent match against Hong Kong, China continued their offensive streak with two home runs in the second inning, allowing them to build a substantial 13-0 lead before the third inning. The team ultimately added two more runs, clinching another impressive win. Ren Min, a member of the team, noted that despite their victories, there were still areas to improve, particularly in defense and baserunning.

The Asia Cup not only highlights regional competition but also serves as an important qualifier for the upcoming Women's Softball World Cup and the 2026 Asian Games, with only the top three teams qualifying for the former and the top eight for the latter. The tournament format features ten teams competing in a round-robin style, leading to a gold medal match between the top two teams on the final day, while the third and fourth places will battle for bronze.

China's preparation was extensive, with the team training together since May 18, leading to a promising execution of their game strategies, according to team manager Yang Liu. On the opening day, other notable results included Chinese Taipei defeating Hong Kong 10-0 and achieving a 19-0 rout against Thailand, while defending champions Japan won against Malaysia 10-0. Additionally, the Philippines triumphed over Thailand with a 15-1 score, and South Korea narrowly defeated Singapore 5-0. China's next matches will be against Malaysia and Thailand on Tuesday.