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KATHMANDU: Two cricket teams from Britain are on their way to Mount Qomolangma to play the sport's highest-ever match - lugging bats, pads and even their own pitch with them.

The 50-strong expedition is on its way to Gorak Shep, a plateau 5,165 meters above sea level, close to Qomolangma's Base Camp, for the record-breaking charity game.

"We are acclimatizing on the foothills. All the players are looking forward to the match," expedition leader Richard Kirtley said by telephone yesterday from Khumjung village, where they were taking a day's rest.