KP, FATA face off in first-of-its-kind wheelchair cricket match

By
Anwar Zeb

December 06, 2017

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi, via its social initiative Peshawar Zalmi Foundation, organised on Wednesday the first-of-its-kind wheelchair cricket match in Peshawar.

A moment from KP Zalmi vs FATA Zalmi wheelchair cricket match 

The match is being held to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

A moment from KP Zalmi vs FATA Zalmi wheelchair cricket match. Photo: AFP

The match is being played between KP Zalmi and FATA Zalmi and was promoted by Peshawar Zalmi on social media with the hashtags #AbilityWithDisability and #ZalmiWithAbility.

KP Zalmi won the toss and elected to bat first, in the eight overs-a-side match held at Hayatabad Sports Complex.

Pakistani men with disabilities play cricket on their wheelchairs following the observance of International Day of Disabled Persons, in Peshawar on December 6, 2017. Photo: AFP

Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi had tweeted earlier about the event, explaining the motivation behind the Foundation's decision to organise the match.

Students from schools and colleges in Peshawar are present at the venue to cheer on the teams.