Team Teach wins street cricket match against Team UK

Islamabad:The British High Commission brought together Teach for Pakistan, the Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) female players and the Barmy Army for a street cricket match in Islamabad College for Boys, G-6/3, with support from the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT). This marks the arrival of the England cricket team to Islamabad as they prepare for their third and final match in the nail-biting UK-Pakistan series.

After a thrilling competition, Team Teach for Pakistan won the match by 5 wickets and with 6 balls remaining. 13 years old Saim Hussain was awarded the player of the match winning a bat, signed by the England cricket team, provided by the England Cricket Board (ECB) for this match. Team Teach for Pakistan won the toss and decided to ball first. Team UK in Pakistan set the target of 104 runs in 10 overs and Team Teach for Pakistan while chasing the target scored 110 runs in 9 overs. The UK is committed to supporting educational initiatives and cultural exchanges through sports. With UK funding, Teach for Pakistan have trained over 500 talented university graduates and young professionals through a two-year fellowship. Fellows are trained to improve learning outcomes of their students, and work in struggling schools in low-income communities. Over 34,000 students have benefitted, including nearly 23,000 girls.