Bengaluru, December 17^th, 2025: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (‘Z’), India’s leading media and entertainment company, successfully concluded its historic broadcast of Baseball United’s inaugural season as the Mid East Falcons clinched the first United Series championship with a commanding 8-1 victory over the Mumbai Cobras at Baseball United Ballpark in Dubai.

The championship finale, broadcast live in English and Hindi across Zee 5, Zee Café SD, &Flix SD, and &Pictures HD, showcased the pinnacle of professional baseball as Shotaro Kasahara delivered a masterful performance, allowing only two hits in six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to secure the Falcons’ victory. Munenori Kawasaki, named United Series MVP, went 2-for-5 with one run scored and two RBIs, batting an impressive .417 for the series.

The landmark partnership between ‘Z’ and Baseball United brought all 21 Season One games to Indian audiences throughout November and December, marking the first time professional baseball has been broadcast extensively across India’s diverse regions. The tournament featured intense competition among the league’s four founding franchises—the Arabia Wolves, Mid East Falcons, Karachi Monarchs, and the Mumbai Cobras—with the Falcons staging a remarkable comeback after losing Game 1 to claim two consecutive victories.

“We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Baseball United to bring this groundbreaking season to Indian audiences,” said Laxmi Shetty, Head-Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. “Over 21 thrilling games, we’ve witnessed the birth of a new sporting culture in India. The passion and engagement from fans across the country has exceeded our expectations and validates our vision of diversifying India’s sports entertainment landscape. This historic championship finale showcased the very best of professional baseball—exceptional athleticism, strategic brilliance, and the kind of nail-biting drama that creates lifelong fans. We look forward to continuing this partnership and bringing even more world-class baseball action to Indian fans in the seasons ahead. Congratulations to the champions on their well-deserved victory.”

“This inaugural season has been nothing short of extraordinary, and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner than ‘Z’ to share this journey with fans across India,” said Kash Shaikh, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder, Baseball United. “The championship victory caps off a thrilling month of world-class baseball that has captivated audiences and introduced millions of Indians to the speed, strategy, and excitement of our sport. Witnessing Indian players compete on a professional stage has been truly inspiring, and their performance demonstrates the incredible potential of Indian baseball. We are grateful to ‘Z’ for their commitment to this vision and for helping us connect with India’s passionate sports community. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey, and we can’t wait to build on this foundation in Season Two.”

The United Series Championship, held on December 12th, 13th, and 14th, concluded Baseball United’s 21-game season that featured world-class players, entertainment, and fan experiences. Supported by 20 Major League Baseball legends including Mariano Rivera, Barry Larkin, Adrián Beltré, and Albert Pujols, the league’s mission to grow baseball across the world’s most populous region has taken a significant step forward.

‘Z’s comprehensive coverage included live game broadcasts and  supplementary content on Zee 5 featuring player profiles, ballpark highlights, Baseball 101 educational clips, behind-the-scenes segments, and an original documentary chronicling the building of the league. The partnership was supported by four weeks of extensive promotion across ‘Z’s linear and OTT network, reaching over 800 million viewers across India.

As Baseball United Season One concludes with the Mid East Falcons as champions, both ‘Z’ and Baseball United remain committed to expanding baseball’s footprint in India, nurturing homegrown talent, and building on the foundation established during this historic inaugural season.

National, November 20, 2025: Mumbai Cobras clinched a landmark 9–2 win over the Karachi Monarchs, securing the first season series victory in Baseball United history at Baseball United Ballpark in Dubai. The night was defined by the outstanding performance of three India-born pitchers, Akshay More, Saurabh Gaikwad and Tushar Lalwani marking a breakthrough moment for Indian participation in professional baseball.

India’s first-ever professional starting pitcher, Akshay More, set the tone with a composed debut, delivering three innings of high-quality baseball. He conceded just one hit and struck out three, giving Mumbai an early edge. Saurabh Gaikwad followed with an electric 0.2-inning spell, claiming both outs with sharp strikeouts. Mumbai-born Tushar Lalwani then closed out the final two innings, allowing only one hit and adding a strikeout, sealing a memorable win for the Cobras. 

Baseball United Season One, the region’s newest and fastest-growing professional league, is streamed digitally on the Zee 5 app and telecasted live on three of ‘Z’s leading linear channels- Zee Café SD, &Flix SD, and &Pictures HD. Broadcast is available in English, expanding accessibility for fans across India’s diverse regions. Baseball United’s inaugural season will include the league’s four founding franchises – Arabia Wolves, Mid East Falcons, Karachi Monarchs, and the Mumbai Cobras. 

Speaking on the inaugural season, Ms. Laxmi Shetty, Head-Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.“At ‘Z’, we are committed to bringing global sporting experiences to Indian audiences and establishing India as a global platform for international sports. Baseball United is more than a broadcast partnership; it’s an opportunity to introduce India to a new sporting journey. Watching three Indian-born pitchers’ script a historic series win for the Cobras is something truly special. We want Indian fans to see these moments as they happen, to connect with new heroes, and to feel part of a sport that’s ready to grow in a big way. At ‘Z’, we are delighted to be associated with Baseball United, bringing this journey into millions of homes through our linear TV channels and Zee 5 app.”

India is a cornerstone of Baseball United’s long-term vision, partnering with ‘Z’, with combined linear and digital platforms reach over 800 million viewers in India. The collaboration includes coverage of all 21 of Baseball United’s Season One games this November and December, including several primetime matches featuring the Mumbai Cobras, India’s first professional baseball franchise.

The partnership includes a full allotment of supplementary content on Zee 5 app, including player features, ballpark highlights, Baseball 101 clips, behind-the-scenes segments, and an original documentary on the building of the league. ‘Z’ will support the partnership with promotion across its linear and OTT network, with teasers, ad spots, Astons, and additional branded content. Both Baseball United and ‘Z’ will also collaborate on a full slate of social media posts and campaigns.

All games will be broadcast live and include world-class players, music, entertainment, and fan experiences. The season will culminate with the United Series Championship, set for December 12th, 13th, and 14th.