Bhutan Stood 8th in the ACC Trophy Elite 2010
After a week of play in the ACC Trophy Elite held in Kuwait, although Bhutan has not won a single group match, they stood 8th position out of 10 countries and still stay in the Elite Competition of the ACC Trophy. Bhutan first match lost to Afghanistan who are in the final alongside neighboring country Nepal, UAE blasted with a massive total of 500 plus runs and bhutan were simply outplayed by Malaysia in their third match.
Bhutanese Players Congratulate Each Other for the 8th Place
In the 7th and 8th position playoff match against host Kuwait, Bhutan batted first and made their first team score of 100 runs in the competition, Bhutan were all out for 132 in 41.4 Overs, Sonam Tobgay top scoring with 48 runs and Tashi Y. Tshering contributing with 32 runs. Kuwait reached the total in 11.5 overs and winning it by 10 wickets.
Sonam Tobgay comes out after scoring 48 runs
ACC Trophy Elite is the second most prestigious Trophy after Asia Cup for the Asian Region and playing alongside top associate members of Asian is even harder when they play the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8 in December 2010.
The ACC Trophy Elite was an good opportunity for the Bhutanese team to play against the tougher side and now should focus on the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8. The World Cricket League structure sets the pathway for more countries to qualify for World Cup 2015.
Kuwait and Bhutanese Players shakes hand after the playoff match
7th/8th Place Bhutan V Kuwait at KEC: [KUWAIT WON BY 10 WICKETS]
Toss won by Bhutan and elected to bat first
Bhutan 132/Allout in 41.4 overs
Sonam 48, Tashi 32, Haji Javaid 3/31
Kuwait 133/0 in 11.5 overs
Hisham 38* and Khalid 83*
