Bhutan in the Final of ACC Trophy Challenge, 2009
Bhutan beat Thailand by 92 runs in the semi final of the ACC Trophy Challenge Today to book a place in the Final which will be played against Oman after they Beat Maldives by 102 Runs. Bhutan after winning the toss elected to bat first in Gymkhana Club in Chaing Mai. Bhutan batted hard to be all out for 164 after a good opening runs by Wicket Keeper and inform Batsmen Kencho Norbu who made brilliant 45 runs and a good contribution by Kumar Subba with 30 runs.
A Target of 164 runs on the board and Thailand started with a shaky innings when bhutan got their first break through within 5 overs to take another wicket in 10 Overs. After 15 Overs Bhutan Bowler in Dampo and Dillip Kumar Subba grab 9 wickets between them, Dampo taking second 5 wickets haul (5-29) in the tournament to bowled out Thailand for mere 72 runs in 25.2 overs.
This is the 4 times that the Bhutan team is in the Final of the ACC Tournaments and always been kept for runner’s up, and should there be a big twist, Bhutan is sure to Triumph in the Final this time around.
Match Stats
Thailand v Bhutan at Chiang Mai Gymkhana
BHUTAN WON BY 92 RUNS
Bhutan won the toss and elected to field
Bhutan: 164 off 48.4 overs (K Norbu 45, K Subba 30)
Thailand: 72 off 25.2 overs (Dampo 5-29, D Subba 4-13)
