As the regular cricket season is about to begin in Washington DC metro area, cricket loving immigrants can be spotted bowling, batting, and fielding in several locations. Pakistan Cricket Club and Potomac Cricket Club played a friendly match on Saturday (April 19) at the National Mall (Thomas Jefferson Memorial) field. After winning the toss, Potomac Cricket Club decided to bat and scored 111 runs. Pakistan Cricket Club achieved the target at the loss of seven wickets. It was a 40 overs match. The following slideshow presents glimpses of the contest. (watch video)

Text, photos and video by Rana Fawad

A perfect day for cricket	Toss time	A few more nails to go (a little bit customization for cricket in Washington, DC)	Busy before the game	Looks good
Yes, ready for the contest	Warming up	catch practice	Sorting things out	More practice
Seems beyond reach. Nice try	Alert!	Gear bag	Poping out...bats	Cricket ball
Score book	Hand gloves	Pads to protect legs	Getting ready	Need some battig practice
Listen guys...captain's call	Young cricketers	Cricket is a tourist attraction as well	Time off?	Team conference after taking a wicket

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